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London: UK health fund cut has drawn strong warnings from global health advocates, who have said that the reduction will place African nations under growing pressure as they continue efforts to fight Aids, tuberculosis and malaria. The United Kingdom has announced a pledge of £850 million to the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the latest replenishment cycle, marking a 15 percent decrease from the £1 billion allocated in the previous round. The reduction has been seen as a significant setback, especially in a year when the UK, alongside South Africa, has served as co-host of the replenishment…

Washington: The tariff policy has taken a significant turn as the administration has signed an executive order removing levies on more than 100 imported food products. The decision has been presented as a response to increasing public concern over the cost of groceries, which has remained a key political and economic issue across the United States. The tariff rollback has covered major consumer staples such as coffee, bananas, beef, coconuts, tomatoes, mangoes and other items that the White House has stated cannot be produced in sufficient quantities domestically. The administration has previously maintained that broad import tariffs, including the baseline…

London: Global climate reports have shown that the world has remained on track for a catastrophic temperature rise of 2.6 degrees Celsius, as countries have not strengthened their climate pledges. Fossil fuel emissions have also reached a record high, increasing the risk of dangerous global heating and extreme weather patterns. According to the Climate Action Tracker update, new emission-cutting plans submitted for the Cop30 talks in Brazil have not achieved significant progress. The findings have indicated that global temperatures could increase by 2.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, the same as last year’s forecast.…

New Delhi: The Indian government has confirmed that the deadly explosion in Delhi was a terror incident. The blast has occurred near the city’s historic Red Fort, killing at least eight people and injuring 20 others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet has condemned the attack during a high-level security meeting, describing it as a cowardly act committed by anti-national forces. The cabinet has directed investigative agencies to pursue the case with urgency and professionalism to ensure the perpetrators and their sponsors are brought to justice. In its official statement, the government has said that the nation has witnessed a heinous…

Beijing: Apple has removed two popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its App Store in China after the company received an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China. The removal has drawn criticism from human rights advocates, who say it represents a setback for the country’s LGBTQ+ community. Apple has said that it complies with laws in countries where it operates. According to reports, the directive came from China’s internet regulator and censorship authority. The apps have remained functional on devices where they were previously downloaded but are no longer available for new users on the China App…

Herat: The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have ordered women, including patients, caretakers and medical staff, to wear a burka to enter public health facilities in Herat, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The new directive has come into effect from November 5, further limiting women’s freedom and access to essential health services. MSF, which supports paediatric services at Herat Regional Hospital, has observed a 28 percent decline in emergency admissions since the enforcement began. Taliban members stationed at hospital entrances have reportedly denied entry to women not wearing the burka, a full-body veil that leaves only a mesh screen to…

Sharjah, UAE: The eagerly awaited launch of the STAR OF SECTOR Awards has been officially postponed, organisers confirmed this week, reaffirming their dedication to maintaining uncompromising standards and long-term credibility in corporate recognition. Despite a strong global response and more than a hundred nominations, an internal assessment revealed that fewer than ten submissions met the award’s rigorous criteria for excellence. Organisers stated that delaying the event, rather than compromising its quality, was a deliberate decision to uphold authenticity over ceremony. “Although we received many nominations, fewer than ten met our standards. When quality appeared at risk, we made the difficult…

New Delhi: An explosion near the Red Fort monument in Delhi has killed at least eight people and injured nineteen others, according to Delhi Police. The blast, which occurred shortly before 7 pm on November 10 has prompted a large-scale investigation into its cause and motive. Police officials said that a slow-moving car stopped at a traffic signal outside the Red Fort metro station moments before the explosion. The blast caused nearby vehicles to catch fire and damaged several others parked along the road. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said that an investigation has been launched to determine whether the…

London: A comprehensive review has shown that paracetamol in pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research, published in the British Medical Journal, has analysed previous scientific studies and concluded that there is no reliable evidence of a causal connection. The review was fast-tracked after the US admin istration under President Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol, claiming it contributed to higher autism rates. Speaking at the White House in September, Trump said that women should consult their doctors about limiting the use of the common…

Tehran: Iran has been facing an escalating water crisis this autumn as record-low rainfall and shrinking reservoirs threaten major cities, including the capital, Tehran. Authorities have urged citizens to conserve water, warning that supplies could soon be rationed if the dry spell continues. President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the government may need to implement strict rationing measures if rainfall does not improve soon. President warned that even rationing might not prevent a disaster and that evacuation of parts of Tehran could become necessary. The statement has drawn criticism across Iranian media, with former Tehran mayor Gholamhossein Karbaschi saying that the…