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If you needed another reason to get moving, here it is. A massive new study suggests that regular exercise that gets your heart pumping and your breathing up could slash the risk of an early death by as much as 40%. The meta-analysis pulled data from 85 studies covering 7 million people worldwide, making it…
In a major break from federal guidance, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending Covid-19 vaccines for infants and young children a move that clashes with the latest recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The AAP rolled out its updated vaccine schedule on Tuesday, saying its stance “differs from…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending American troops to Ukraine but hinted that Washington might step in with air support as part of a possible peace deal with Russia. The comments came just a day after Trump promised security guarantees for Ukraine at a rare White House summit, though what those guarantees…
New Delhi: India and China have agreed to restart direct flights and reopen trade links, including border trade at three points, as the two countries try to reset relations after the deadly 2020 clash along their disputed Himalayan border. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during high-level talks in New Delhi between Chinese Foreign Minister…
In recent days, several parts of Pakistan have witnessed the devastating effects of cloudbursts. A cloudburst is a rare and powerful weather event where more than 200 mm of rain falls within just an hour. Often described as “clouds exploding,” this phenomenon usually occurs in hilly regions with heavy thunder and lightning, triggering flash floods…
For the first time ever, YouTube has officially overtaken Netflix and Disney+ in viewing time, making it bigger than cable and broadcast TV in the US. According to Nielsen data, YouTube now holds a 12.5% share of total television viewing in the country. That means people are spending more hours watching YouTube than they are…
Washington: The United States has revoked more than 6,000 student visas this year as part of the Trump administration’s strict immigration measures. Officials say most of the cancellations were due to students breaking U.S. laws or overstaying their visas. The government has also stepped up scrutiny of applicants’ social media activity, a move that critics…
Students aiming to study abroad in the 2025-26 academic year now have access to several prestigious scholarship opportunities from leading universities and institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. These programs support undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies, offering full or partial financial assistance. The scholarships are provided by some of the world’s most…
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN — Pakistan and Iran have agreed to boost bilateral agricultural trade to $3 billion within the next two years, more than doubling the current volume of $1.4 billion. The decision was announced on Monday in Tehran following the visit of a high-level Pakistani delegation led by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research…
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire plan for Gaza and conveyed its response to international mediators, raising hopes for an end to more than 22 months of fighting. Senior Hamas leader Bassam Naeem confirmed the group’s decision in a statement posted on Facebook, saying, “The organization has submitted its response and agreed to the new…
