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Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues

Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues **Geopolitical Tensions Stoke Economic Fears in Sri Lanka** Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka finds itself once again navigating a precarious economic landscape, with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East casting a long... read more »

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil ...

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint ## Global Supply Chains Face Unprecedented Vulnerability at Hormuz Chokepoint **A critical maritime artery, long recognized for its pivotal role in global energy markets, is now understood to represent a far broader and more systemic threat to the... read more »

'Junk DNA' in brain may cause schizophrenia
Truly junk: E-waste from rich nations fl...

Truly junk: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria

Truly junk: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria **Nigeria Grapples with Influx of Obsolete Electronics from Developed Nations** **Lagos, Nigeria** – Nigeria is increasingly becoming a dumping ground for obsolete and near-end-of-life electronic waste originating from... read more »

US-Israel war on Iran: Whats happening o...

US-Israel war on Iran: Whats happening on day 28 of attacks?

US-Israel war on Iran: Whats happening on day 28 of attacks? ### Diplomatic Maneuvers Precede Potential Escalation in Iran Tensions **Washington D.C.** – The United States has announced a significant delay in potential military actions targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, a move... read more »

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China announces launch of Chang'e-3 lunar probe "successful"

China announces launch of Chang’e-3 lunar probe “succ...

Beijing – China launched it’s first moon rover aboard its Chang’e-3 lunar probe on Monday, bringing Chinese dreams of reaching the moon tantalizingly close. If Chang’e-3... read more »

Pak army’s new leader takes over

Pak army’s new leader takes over

The new leader of Pakistan’s army took office Friday, amid the country’s struggle against militants and ahead of next year’s withdrawal of... read more »

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched uraniu...

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic Republic... read more »

Raheel Sharif takes over Pakistan Army command

Pak's new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter

Islamabad – General Raheel Sharif formally assumed the command of the Pakistan Army Friday, two days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked him to lead... read more »

Thailand protesters storm army headquarters

Thailand protesters storm army headquarters

Protesters in Thailand stormed into the national Army headquarters on Friday, breaking into their latest high-profile target in a bid to topple Prime Minister... read more »

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