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Following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan has been plunged into a state of unrest as violent protests erupt across the nation. Khan’s supporters have taken to the streets, storming the army headquarters in Rawalpindi, blocking roads and highways, and setting a police vehicle on fire in Karachi. In an unprecedented move, thousands of PTI supporters gathered outside the residence of the corps commander in Lahore and the headquarters of the Frontier Corps in Peshawar. While political protests are common in Pakistan, it is unusual for people to gather outside army headquarters and directly confront the military.…

In an effort to restore the population of endangered red-headed vultures in Thailand, conservationists at the Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo in the country’s northeast are taking a unique approach to breeding and raising these magnificent birds. The team, led by Thai conservationist Watchiradol Phangpanya, uses costumes to imitate the appearance of adult vultures while caring for the hatchlings. This method is intended to prevent the young birds from imprinting on humans, thereby better preparing them for eventual release into the wild. The first red-headed, or Asian king vulture, bred in Asia, is currently being nurtured by the conservation team. The chick,…

Indian police have successfully apprehended the notorious Sikh separatist, Amritpal Singh, after an intense month-long manhunt, according to a state police official. Singh, who has advocated for an independent Sikh homeland in Punjab, has been charged with inciting violence and promoting anti-national sentiments. His arrest is seen as a significant move against the resurgence of separatist movements in the region, which has a history of violence stemming from Sikh insurgency in the 1980s and early 1990s. Amritpal Singh, a 30-year-old self-proclaimed preacher, leads a group called Waris Punjab De (the heirs of Punjab). He and his followers made headlines when…

On April 18, 2023, the European Parliament greenlit crucial legislation, solidifying the European Union’s commitment to the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package,” aiming for a 55 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, as compared to 1990 levels. In line with the European Climate Law, Parliament endorsed the Emissions Trading System (ETS) reform, which mandates a 62 percent reduction in GHG emissions in ETS sectors by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. The ETS reform also includes the gradual elimination of free allowances for companies from 2026 to 2034 and the establishment of a separate ETS II for…

A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets. The study, titled “Can countries afford their national SDG4 benchmarks?” was prepared by the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and presented during the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The research centers on Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks to ensure inclusive, equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The findings make…

Archaeologists from the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden (RMO) and the Egyptian Museum in Turin (Museo Egizio) have uncovered the remains of Panehsy’s tomb and several smaller chapels at Egypt’s Saqqara Necropolis, according to Ahram Online. Panehsy was the steward of Amun Temple during a period of ancient Egyptian history. Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that the discovery sheds new light on the development of Saqqara Necropolis and introduces previously unknown historical figures. Panehsy’s tomb, resembling a free-standing temple, features a gate entrance, an inner courtyard with columned porticoes, and a shaft to the…

Kuwait News website has introduced an artificial intelligence-based virtual news presenter named ‘Fedha.’ The AI news anchor appeared on the Twitter account of the website on Saturday. The website plans to make Fedha read online bulletins in the future. Abdullah Boftain, Deputy Editor in Chief of Kuwait News, said that the move aims to test AI’s potential to provide new and innovative content. Fedha made her debut as an image of a woman wearing a black jacket and white T-shirt with light-colored hair uncovered. In her first 13-second video, she introduced herself in classical Arabic and asked viewers about their…

Paris residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ban on rental electric scooters in the city, with almost 90% of votes cast supporting the move. The referendum was called in response to growing concerns over the safety risks posed by e-scooters. Critics have argued that e-scooters were causing more harm than good in the city, with a rising number of injuries and fatalities being linked to their use. There were also concerns over the way people were driving the scooters, with many weaving through traffic and dodging pedestrians on pavements, while getting up to speeds of 17mph. Another problem…

Canadian MPs laughed when US President Joe Biden corrected himself after praising China’s immigration policies instead of Canada’s. While praising Canada’s stance on migration on Friday, President Biden mistakenly praised China. While discussing U.S. immigration policies at the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Biden made the gaffe. “We are expanding legal pathways for migration, demonstrating safety and humanitarianism, and discouraging unlawful migration that fuels exploitation and human trafficking.” “So today, I applaud China for stepping out…excuse me, I applaud Canada,” Biden stumbled while Canadian Members of Parliament laughed. Prior to Biden’s address to Parliament, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted China’s competitive…

Two centuries after they were stolen, three Parthenon sculpture fragments are being returned to Greece. Western museums are increasingly settling restitution disputes. It is not necessarily a state-to-state transfer, but Vatican officials should return to the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece. AP reports that the British Museum is under pressure to reach an agreement with Greece about its Parthenon sculpture collection. The head of the Vatican city-state, Cardinal Fernando Vergez, signed an agreement to implement the transfer during a private Vatican Museums ceremony with Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and a representative of the Orthodox Christian archbishop…