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Pakistan on Saturday announced that senior officials will travel to Qatar for talks with Afghanistan, just hours after launching deadly airstrikes inside Afghanistan that killed at least 10 people, including three cricketers, and broke a two-day ceasefire along the tense border.Pakistan’s state television said defence minister Khawaja Asif and intelligence chief general Asim Malik were…
A new experimental gene therapy has successfully restored immune system function in children born with ADA-SCID, a rare and potentially fatal genetic immune disorder. Developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London, and Great Ormond Street Hospital, the therapy treated 59 out of 62 children. ADA-SCID is caused by mutations in the ADA gene, which…
Both countries declare ceasefire Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour temporary ceasefire beginning Wednesday evening, following a week of intense cross-border hostilities that left dozens dead on both sides and significantly strained already fragile bilateral ties, reported Pakistan daily Dawn.The Pakistan foreign office (FO) confirmed the development, stating that the truce was arranged “with…
A marine helps a woman cross a flooded street in Poza Rica (Image credits: AP) TIANGUISTENGO: When a river that winds through the mountains of central Mexico suddenly turned into a crushing wall of water this week, it practically wiped the 400-person village of Chapula off the map. Residents only had time to shout, warning…
Once considered a close patron of the Taliban, Pakistan is now engaged in intense fighting with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan along their shared international border, known as the Durand Line. Decades of complex ties have unravelled, exposing the fragility of this long and volatile frontier.Pakistani forces claimed they killed over 200 Taliban and “affiliated terrorists” in self-defence…
(Photo credit: L- ANI, R-PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur but sparked controversy by questioning why the victim was “out at night.” Afghanistan’s foreign minister warned Pakistan of “other options” after deadly border clashes, prompting the closure of the Torkham crossing.Congress leader P…
Madhya Pradesh police arrested Sresan Pharmaceuticals owner G Ranganathan, 73, in Chennai after his cough syrup, Coldrif, was linked to 21 child deaths due to toxic chemicals CHENNAI: A seven-member police team from Madhya Pradesh arrested G Ranganathan, the 73-year-old owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, in Chennai on Thursday.His company has been accused of manufacturing Coldrif,…
Snakebites remain a silent global health crisis, claiming an estimated 138,000 lives each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Victims often live in rural or underserved regions where access to antivenom is limited, and delays in treatment can be fatal. Traditional antivenoms, created using animal immunisation techniques over a century old, are species-specific,…
Former LSU player Kyren Lacy’s suicide, ahead of negligent homicide charges, sparks controversy. His attorney, Matt Ory, challenges the Louisiana State Police investigation into a fatal accident. New surveillance footage reportedly shows Lacy was back in his lane before impact, contradicting official accounts. Ory cites inconsistencies and missing witness testimony, suggesting evidence doesn’t support Lacy’s…
Feeding pets raw food, a popular trend, significantly endangers both animals and humans due to deadly pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. Despite owners’ good intentions, experts confirm these diets offer no proven health benefits and can cause severe illness. It is safer to opt for properly cooked or commercially processed pet foods to ensure…
