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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Swiss voters weigh future of country’s neutrality

Swiss voters went to the polls Sunday on a proposal seeking to strengthen the country’s traditional neutrality by defining it more strictly in the constitution. The initiative, backed by the pro-sovereignty Pro Switzerland group, would require neutrality to remain armed and permanent while limiting military alliances. Supporters say it would protect Switzerland’s long-standing position, while opponents argue it could restrict foreign policy options and closer cooperation with NATO. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

US waging 'economic terrorism' against Iran, Iranian FM says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of waging “economic terrorism” against Iran, saying Washington was deliberately seeking to inflict suffering on the Iranian population. Speaking at the UN Security Council in New York, Mr Araghchi said US economic pressure “is deliberately inflicting grave pain” on ordinary Iranians. “This is economic terrorism,” he said. Read More…

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India Moves to Limit Junk Food Sales Near Schools

India is moving closer to restricting sales of foods high in fat, salt and sugar within 50 metres of schools. The proposed rules would affect shops, restaurants and food vendors near schools nationwide, targeting products such as soft drinks, chips, samosas, pizzas and burgers. The move is part of broader efforts to address rising obesity, particularly among children, while businesses warn of possible sales losses. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Pezeshkian says Iranians are ‘victims of terrorism’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iranians “have been the victims of terrorism”, condemning the “illegal US attacks” on the country. “I come from an Iran in which our esteemed supreme leader was assassinated without any legal framework or reason,” he said. “I come from an Iran where, in truth, they bombed a school,” he added, referring to the US attack on Iran’s Minab primary school on the first day of the war. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Afghan Cyclist Makes History With Asian Games Medal

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won silver in the women’s road race at the Asian Games in Japan, dedicating the achievement to women facing restrictions in Afghanistan. The 23-year-old recalled disguising herself as a boy to train and facing attacks when she began cycling. Now based in Italy, Hashimi hopes her medal inspires future generations of Afghan women to pursue their dreams. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Air strikes hit Yemen’s Hayfan district in Taiz

Saudi-led coalition aircraft carried out a strike on Hayfan district in Yemen’s Taiz province, Houthi-run al-Masirah television reports. Air attacks follow the Houthis’ rapid advance on the ground in western Yemen with the group gaining control over much of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and advancing to areas adjacent to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The United Nations says hostilities in Yemen have displaced at least 125,000 people since the start of the month. Read More…

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Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words

NEW YORK: Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 words and definitions to its online dictionary, reflecting the rapid evolution of modern language. The latest additions include internet and Gen-Z terms such as “glow up,” “looksmaxxing,” “vibe coding,” “Rickroll” and “uncanny valley.” Food, lifestyle and pop-culture terms including “bao,” “cuffing season,” “Sunday scaries” and “trash pandas” also made the list. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon’s Shaqra leave two injured: State media

An Israeli air strike on the town of Shaqra, in the Bint Jbeil district in southern Lebanon, has resulted in injuries to two people, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reports. The two people have been transferred to the Tebnine Governmental Hospital, NNA said. The strikes happened earlier this morning, when artillery shelling was reportedly targeting Wadi Nahla on the outskirts of the town. Read More…

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At least 112,000 people displaced in Yemen due to conflict: UN

The UN migration agency says at least 112,000 people have been displaced in Yemen within the last two weeks amid renewed conflict between the Houthis and government forces. Nearly 3,000 others have fled by sea to neighbouring Djibouti, the agency added. The government there is preparing for the arrival of up to 10,000 refugees, which will acutely pressure healthcare and education services, the agency said on Friday. Read More…

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