On 22 September 2026, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) – a banned Baloch ethno-nationalist separatist group in Pakistan, waging an insurgency in Balochistan, allegedly from bases in Afghanistan – claimed that its
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka has raised alarm over what it describes as a worrying move by the government to stifle academic freedom and limit open criticism of its adherence to
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At least 5,601 people were killed in Haiti last year as a result of gang violence, an increase of over 1,000 on the total killings for 2023, according to figures verified by the
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A groundbreaking new approach from Lancaster University harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect icebergs and floating ice, boasting an impressive 94% success rate. This new AI-powered system is designed to tackle a
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Editorial The relentless media fervour surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in recent weeks has illuminated an alarming trend: the systematic weaponisation of health concerns to fuel a wave of xenophobia, especially against
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The mass media in Bangladesh, comprising print, broadcast, and digital platforms, nominally operates under the constitutional guarantee of press freedom. Yet, the ground reality is far removed from this ideal. Freedom of
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A so-called Ramstein Format Meeting will take place in Germany on January 9th. The meeting format addresses Ukraine’s defense needs. Ukrainian President Zelensky will attend and the US side will be headed
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Joe Biden’s parting gift of $8 billion in weapons sales to the apartheid state of Israel acknowledges the gruesome reality of the genocide in Gaza. This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the
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As the sun sets over the charred remains of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, Salma Ahmad al-Obeid finds herself grieving the brutal death of her son while her young daughter, Ghaytha’a, struggles to survive
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The New York Times described the European Commission President’s COVID vaccine deal with the Pfizer CEO as “a striking alignment of political survival and corporate hustle.” A court in Liege, Belgium, is
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Investment in AI-driven medical note-taking apps surged in 2024, doubling to $800 million from $390 million the previous year, according to data from PitchBook. The funding boom reflects the healthcare sector’s growing
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In a recent ruling in X v. State of Telangana & Another, the Supreme Court of India made some shocking remarks. Justices B. Nagarathna and Kotiswar Singh stated that there is a
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The Israeli military has intensified its campaign in Syria with a series of airstrikes targeting key sites near Damascus, while also expanding its territorial control over southern Syria’s vital water sources. On
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Syria’s newly appointed caretaker Ministry of Education has reversed controversial proposals to revise the national curriculum, following a widespread backlash across social media. The suggested alterations, which raised concerns among secular Syrians,
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Loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and infections, according to new research that highlights the biological mechanisms behind the health risks associated with social isolation. Scientists
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Chhattisgarh, a state long plagued by Maoist insurgency, claims significant success in its fight against the Naxals, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently announcing the killing of 287 insurgents in 2024.
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