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Pakistan has officially banned the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), designating it as a “proscribed organization,” Al Jazeera reported today. The federal government cited the PTM’s activities as “prejudicial to the peace and security of the country.” Founded in 2014, the…

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that gender and nationality alone are sufficient grounds for granting asylum to Afghan women, given the Taliban’s severe restrictions on women’s rights, VOA reported recently. This decision arose from cases involving two Afghan…

The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the neutralization of 12 PKK elements in northern Iraq during an air operation carried out a week earlier. According to a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter), the operation, conducted on September…

One year has passed since October 7, 2023, a day marking the onset of severe conflicts in the Middle East. During this time, over 41,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza, and millions have been displaced due to humanitarian…

Pakistan has the highest number of unregistered births and deaths globally, with UNICEF reporting that 60% of children are not registered before their fifth birthday, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Approximately 60 million children remain unregistered, leading to barriers in accessing…

Researchers have discovered living microbes encased in 2-billion-year-old rocks within the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa, marking the earliest known microbial ecosystem, Earth.com reported yesterday. Led by Yohey Suzuki from the University of Tokyo, the team utilized advanced…

A recent study reveals a troubling connection between climate change and heightened intimate partner violence (IPV), Earth.com revealed yesterday. Analyzing data from thousands of surveys across 156 countries over 26 years, researchers found significant correlations between climate shocks—such as storms…

Recent studies highlight the role of certain fruits in managing stress and improving mood, Khaama Press revealed in an article today. Pineapple, kiwi, strawberries, bananas, and pomegranate have been shown to effectively reduce stress, often surpassing the efficacy of medications.…

Pakistan reported on October 5, that coordinated militant attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 16 soldiers, primarily in border areas adjacent to Afghanistan, VOA reported on Saturday. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the violence, which…

A lack of support for kinship carers is plunging thousands of children into poverty, according to a new report from the charity Kinship published by The Guardian. Kinship carers, often grandparents or family friends who step in to care for…