Jemima McEvoy, a British-born reporter covering breaking news for Forbes, writes: The World Health Organization (WHO) is redoubling its appeal against Covid-19 booster shots as more wealthy countries move to offer a third dose, with the group’s head on Monday calling for a two-month pause to prioritize nations where vaccinations […]

On Monday, top security, Cabinet, MEA and MHA officials are understood to be in a series of briefings about the situation in Afghanistan. The Narendra Modi government has not yet commented on events in Afghanistan a day after Taliban militia took over the Arg Presidential Palace in Kabul and President […]

ANU ANWAR APRIL 26, 2021 COMMENTARY Bangladesh gained independence 50 years ago. The country emerged from a brutal liberation war against Pakistan — Bangladesh was part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971 — and faced nearly insurmountable challenges. Despite the odds, Bangladesh has survived for a half-century and increasingly represents […]

DAVID NIELD WRITES: 5 AUGUST 2021 If you’re wondering just how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems are getting, then know this: the US military is testing an experimental AI network tasked with identifying likely future events worthy of closer attention, and days before they occur. The series of tests are […]

Berries, citrus fruits, peppers, and celery were among the most effective, notes a new study. Angela Haupt writes: If you needed another reason to feast on fruits and veggies, consider this: Colorful produce may help keep your brain young, a new study suggests. The research, published July 28 in the […]

Pam Belluck writes: Will Grogan stared blankly at his ninth-grade biology classwork. It was material he had mastered the day before, but it looked utterly unfamiliar. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he blurted. His teacher and classmates reminded him how adeptly he’d answered questions about the topic during […]

Anum Kazi writes: [Start your day off right!] Assalamalaikum y’all! I hope you’re having an amazing weekend! I love the weekend because it’s the perfect time to relax and sleep in but sometimes in our laziness, we forget about Fajr. Praying five times a day is one of the five […]

By Ann Carrns Aug. 6, 2021 Politics has been around for decades. But before buying, experts say, parents need to decide what to cover and what not. With the start of the new college year amid a resurgent pandemic, tuition insurance is getting new attention. Tuition insurance is exactly what […]

By YAN ZHUANG AUG 04, 2021 AT 5:38 PM MERRIJIG, AUSTRALIA — A blanket of fog hanging before him, Lachlan Culican saddled up his horse one autumn morning and set off into the remote high country of southern Australia to find two campers gone missing. Arriving at the grassy plain […]

August 04, 2021 TEHRAN (IQNA) – Kuwait-based Revival of Islamic Heritage Society (RIHS) gifted hundreds of Quran copies and Islamic books to universities in the Republic of Comoros. According to al-anba.com website, the move was in line with the society’s activities to disseminate moderation and fighting extremism and terrorism, it […]