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Four children killed or injured by UXO per day in Syria: UNICEF

January 15, 2025

Pakistani climber Saad Munawar raises flag on Everest summit
Pakistani mountaineer Saad Munawar has scaled Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 8,848 meters. He achieved this incredible feat yesterday, guided by Nepalese mountaineer Dawa Gyalji Sherpa. This marks a new milestone in his climbing career. Munawar is an experienced climber, having previously conquered South America’s highest peak, Mount Aconcagua 6,960 meters. With Everest…
Lahore vs. Quetta in title clash
The PSL Season 10 final is set for today at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, featuring Lahore Qalandars against Quetta Gladiators. This match is huge for both sides, as the Qalandars are two-time champions and the Gladiators won in 2019. Fans are expecting a thrilling contest. Strong winds and rain in Lahore yesterday forced both teams to…
Children’s sports participation in Japan hurt by income inequality
TOKYO — Childhood participation in sports in Japan is becoming increasingly linked to parental income, as prices for lessons and team memberships rise. Meanwhile, ticket prices for sporting events are surging, and watching games on TV is becoming more exclusive. Professional baseball games, along with many soccer matches featuring Japan’s national team, are now primarily…
Pakistan attack eroded India’s world reputation
In a TV program, when questioned by anchor Arfa Khanum Shirazi, Pravin Sawhney stated, “We cannot achieve anything by attacking Pakistan.” Pravin Sawhney further elaborated that the attack on Pakistan had also damaged India’s international reputation. He remarked that the entire world was observing the kind of milit power India displayed during the crisis. He…
Macron in Vietnam, ASEAN summit, Future of Asia
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. French President Emmanuel Macron touches down in Vietnam as part of a regional tour, during which bilateral deals will be sealed and he will speak on defense issues. Regional diplomacy continues when ASEAN leaders meet in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysia also hosting a meeting between the bloc, Gulf States…
PM Shahbaz Sharif’s tour to reinforce regional alliances
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is embarking on a significant diplomatic tour to Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan, concluding on May 30. According to a Foreign Office spokesperson, the prim objective of these visits is to further strengthen bilateral relations with these friendly nations and to express gratitude for their support during recent Pakistan-India tensions. During…
The digital nomad dream has a dark side
Sophie Rucker had been living and working in London for five years when a trip to a yoga training school in Bali presented her with an alternative to the rat race. Despite enjoying life in London, witnessing digital nomads balance work with sun, sea, and relaxed vibes in the Indonesian island province prompted her to…
1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River
NEW YORK — An explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York City killed a longtime city employee Saturday, authorities said. Another worker on the city-owned Hunts Point vessel was injured and taken to the hospital after the blast around 10:30 a.m. near the North River…
Long advantageous, Harvard’s China ties become a political liability
WASHINGTON () – Harvard University’s links to China, long an asset to the school, have become a liability as the Trump administration levels accusations that its campus is plagued by Beijing-backed influence operations. On Thursday the administration moved to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students, saying it fostered antisemitism and coordinated with the Chinese…