Islamabad Meeting Postponed Under Kabul Pressure, Pakistani Media Reports
A planned gathering of Afghan opposition figures in Islamabad has been postponed following pressure from Kabul, according to reports in Pakistani media.
The meeting, originally scheduled for August 25–26 and hosted by the Islamabad-based…
Effects of Climate Change on the Human Nervous System
Doctors warn that the problems faced today by people with neurological disorders could, in the future, also affect healthy individuals due to global warming.
A hotter planet—especially through extreme heat waves—is not only a…
Afghanistan Resumes Pension Payments for Civilian and Military Retirees
Afghanistan has resumed pension payments for civilian and military retirees after a long suspension, offering long-awaited financial relief to thousands of families.
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that payments are being issued under…
Bangladesh’s Economy One Year After the Ouster of Sheikh Hasina
A year after the removal of Sheikh Hasina from power in Bangladesh and her subsequent flight to India, the country is still navigating its path toward political stability. Elections have yet to be held, and governance is currently overseen…
Hezbollah and Israel’s “Treacherous” Strikes
Hezbollah faces two bitter choices: The cost of retaining its weapons is exorbitant—for itself and for Lebanon—while relinquishing them would amount to political suicide, stripping the party of its identity and the very purpose for which it…
Russian Media: Trump’s Policies on India Mark a Geopolitical Misstep
The Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported that U.S. President Donald Trump committed a geopolitical mistake when he imposed tariffs on India— a decision that prompted New Delhi to reassess its relationship with Beijing, which had…
“Turkey’s First Lady Urges Melania Trump to Advocate for Children in Gaza”
Turkey’s First Lady, Emine Erdoğan, has called on former U.S. First Lady Melania Trump to speak out on behalf of children suffering as a result of Israel’s war in Gaza.
In a letter published by the Turkish presidency on Saturday, Mrs.…
“Should Everyone Be Taking Vitamin Supplements? Evaluating Evidence, Risks, and…
Vitamin supplements are often promoted as an efficient way to compensate for dietary deficiencies. Yet, while the global market is valued at $32.7 billion (£24.2 billion), with over 74% of Americans and two-thirds of Britons reporting…
The Taliban has banned wearing “short coats” or “shirts with trousers” in public and private…
The Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, in continuation of imposing restrictions on citizens, has banned wearing “short coats” or “shirts with trousers” in public and private universities.
Sources…
Between Deterrence and Diplomacy: Iran’s Internal Debate over Regime Survival and the Ukrainian…
Hardliners in Tehran argue that Iran’s adversaries are less concerned with its nuclear program than with its geopolitical position as a regional power in the Middle East.
The current domestic debate in Iran reflects two competing…