On Tuesday, Pakistan’s military reported a significant operation in South Waziristan, a region near the Afghanistan border, where they killed at least 30 Islamist militants. The operation is part of the ongoing efforts by the Pakistan Army to combat insurgent groups operating in the tribal areas. The military has been intensifying its focus on South […]
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Ukraine is home to some of the world’s most significant reserves of critical minerals, with deposits valued up to an astonishing $11.5 trillion. These include key resources such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, titanium, and rare earths like gallium—crucial for industries ranging from defense to electric vehicles. However, despite their value, these minerals remain largely unexplored […]
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The United Kingdom has formally summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner in response to recent military advances by the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This escalation has intensified tensions in the region, prompting the UK to condemn the violation of DRC’s sovereignty. In a statement issued […]
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A new study has uncovered both promising and concerning findings about blockbuster weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound, revealing that they do more than help with weight loss. These medications, which belong to the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, have been linked to a reduced risk of conditions like addiction, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease, […]
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Lebanese authorities have arrested over 25 individuals following an attack on a United Nations convoy on Friday, which left two peacekeepers wounded, including the outgoing deputy commander of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The assault came as tensions escalated in the country, with Hizbollah supporters blocking the road to Beirut’s international airport for […]
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Apptronik, a cutting-edge humanoid robot developer, has raised $350 million in a funding round co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google. This significant investment is set to propel the company’s ambitions of scaling the deployment of its Apollo humanoid robot and accelerating the development of next-generation AI-powered robotics. The company’s Apollo […]
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San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup, MirrorTab, has raised $8.5 million in seed funding to tackle the growing threat of browser-based malware attacks. The funding round, led by Valley Capital Partners, attracted notable investors including GV, Ludlow Ventures, Altman Capital Fund, NextGen Venture Partners, and Alumni Ventures. The injection of capital signals a strong demand for “browser […]
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Hamas has confirmed that it will release six additional hostages on Saturday, completing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, and will hand over the bodies of four deceased captives on Thursday. This latest exchange follows a series of negotiations and six prior swaps between the two sides. The hostages being released are part of […]
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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has been detained since November, will face trial in a civilian court rather than a military tribunal, an official confirmed on Monday. Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate and prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni, had initially been put before a military tribunal after his mysterious disappearance in Nairobi and […]
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Ireland is significantly ramping up its support for global hunger relief with a new three-year Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The agreement, signed during the WFP’s Executive Board meeting in Rome, commits Ireland to providing €105 million […]
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