Pakistan Renews Kartarpur Corridor Agreement with India for Five More Years
Pakistan has extended the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for another five years, allowing Indian pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Darbar Sahib without needing a visa. This move shows Pakistan’s commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and protecting the rights of religious minorities. Since the Corridor opened, it has allowed thousands of Sikh devotees to visit this important religious…
Few expectations as France convenes partners for Lebanon support
PARIS – World powers meet in Paris on Thursday aiming to provide urgent humanitarian aid to Lebanon, support to its security forces and push for a ceasefire, but with the U.S. focused on its own efforts, diplomats said they expect little concrete progress…
Scientists Uncover How Brain Injuries Could Trigger Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. By examining both brain tissue from animal models and human samples, they identified how TBI can trigger changes in the brain, leading to an accumulation of harmful proteins and cognitive issues associated with Alzheimer’s…
Nigeria and the 2024 Nobel Prize, By Dakuku Peterside
Each year, the Nobel Prize emerges as a global celebration of human achievement, recognising exceptional contributions to progress across various fields such as Literature, Science, and Economics. It also celebrates the promotion and advancement of peace. The prestigious award symbolises the potential to advance knowledge and solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges…
Justice for ‘Kopi’ – Animal rights groups to send memo to Parliament
We will also submit copies to relevant ministries, Shashi says…
Tinubu’s Newly Nominated Minister Visits Senator Simon Lalong [Photos]
The newly nominated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has paid a visit to the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Bako Lalong. Naija News recalls that Lalong had resigned his position in Tinubu’s cabinet as the Minister of Labour…
Blinken makes clear to Israel that steps so far to increase aid in Gaza are insufficient
TEL AVIV — Israeli leaders told Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tuesday that it is not Israel’s policy to isolate northern Gaza, a senior State Department official said even as the United Nations reported its requests to bring desperately needed humanitaria…
Breaking Barriers: A Landmark Decision for Transgender Rights in the EU
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a historic EU transgender rights ruling. It requires all EU member states to recognize legal gender and name changes made in other EU countries. This is a major step forward for transgender rights in Europe. The ruling ensures fair treatment for individuals who have legally changed their…
Malaysia charges 22 people linked to Islamic firm GISB with organised crime, Malaysia News – AsiaOne
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia charged 22 people linked to an Islamic conglomerate, including its chief executive, on Wednesday (Oct 23) for organised crime, according to court documents and the company’s lawyer. Authorities last month launched a wide-ranging probe into Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) Holdings, for various crimes including suspected money laundering, human trafficking