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The ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka is facing renewed scrutiny as political figures accuse the government of bias and selective accountability. Member of Parliament Namal
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Israel’s missile defence system, famously anchored by the Iron Dome, has long been considered the country’s ultimate shield against airborne attacks. Without its network of missile batteries, radars, and mobile launchers, Israeli
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A Silicon Valley startup has announced what it calls the world’s first successful “multi-behavior brain upload,” after creating a complete digital replica of a fruit fly’s brain capable of controlling a virtual
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When U.S. President Donald Trump vowed in January to intervene militarily in Iran in support of anti-government protesters, many citizens initially welcomed the prospect. Sorour, a clerk in Tehran, recalled feeling that
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I am a Pashtun girl, born and raised in Peshawar, where the echoes of Pashtunwali, our ancient code of honor, family loyalty, and resilience, still shape the rhythm of daily life. My
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