FOR more than three decades, Pakistan has fought poliovirus with collective determination, reducing cases by 99.6 per cent. Despite concerted efforts, poliovirus has survived in two countries, posing persistent risk to the health and lives of vulnerable children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. As w ..»»»

Moviegoers escaped into director James Cameron’s sci-fi universe this weekend, driving the third installment of the “Avatar” franchise to an estimated $88 million domestically. The opening was shy of analysts’ expectations that it could earn more than $100 million in its first weekend. The first “A»»»

“Can just one place be said to be connected to the practice of religion?” the bench asked during the hearing The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking access for civilians to offer prayers inside a mosque located within a military area in Chennai, observing that the ability to practise o»»»

When the “Golden Visa” program was launched in response to Greece’s deep economic crisis, in mid-2014, no one considered that a decade later it would find itself at the center of the housing crisis and political controversy. The measure introduced during the crisis to attract liquidity to the realt»»»

MANILA – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday clarified that there is no outbreak of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in the country, stressing that the current increase in cases is part of the usual seasonal flu trend during the colder months.“Du ... »»»

Japan’s health authorities have declared a nationwide influenza epidemic after an unprecedented early surge in cases, with medical experts warning that the virus may be evolving faster and spreading more easily than before. The outbreak, striking five weeks earlier than last year, has led to hospit»»»

Tensions surrounding public finances, the vote on the next budget and the nomination of a new government have put France in a state of political turmoil. The nominated prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, is taking his time to form a government as he seeks to find an outcome that satisfies all politi»»»

Childhood school-related anxiety is more common now than it used to be: Here's what parents can do (Image: Pexels) Globally, there is abundant evidence that anxiety among children and adolescents has increased over the past few decades and will continue to rise. The rise has translated into more ch»»»

Many students rejoice when they find out their GCSE results. In 2025, 21.9% of grades awarded are at grade seven (previously A) or above. But others will be holding a piece of paper – or looking at a screen – that tells them they have failed to reach expected standards. This year, 32.6% of awarded »»»

SINGAPORE: The Singapore government is reviewing the eligibility age for singles to buy Build-to-Order (BTO) flats, as well as overall income ceilings, with changes to these two public housing policies to be made at an “appropriate time”, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. Having eno»»»

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will press ahead with plans for new criminal provisions against blocking access to places of worship, schools and community centres. The measures, promised during the recent federal election campaign, would also create a criminal offence of w»»»

The South Korean stock index climbed to over 3,000 points on Friday, the first time in over three years, as the government decided to wipe out the debts of small businesses, local media reported. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) had risen 31.84 points, or 1.07%, to 3,009.58, »»»

KUCHING, June 12 —The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured the public that the JN.1 Covid-19 subvariant, which has been spreading recently, is not as dangerous as the variants that circulated during the pandemic period. The ministry also stated that although there has been a recent increase in Covi»»»

The World Bank's recalibration of global poverty lines has cast a harsh spotlight on Pakistan, estimating that 44.7% of the population, or over 107 million people, live below the lower-middle-income threshold of $4.20/day. Extreme poverty has surged to 16.5% under the revised $3/day line. While bli»»»

SocietyJapanWhy Japan's Gen Z is 'quiet quitting' workJulian Ryall in TokyoIt is a far cry from their parents' generation, but 20-something Japanese are happy to sacrifice a career and better pay for an improved work-life balance. https://p.dw.com/p/4uoC2An increasing number of young workers in Jap»»»

US health officials announced a shift in Covid-19 booster policy, limiting routine doses to those over 65 or at high risk. New placebo-controlled trials will be required to justify vaccines for healthy individuals under 65, aligning US policy more closely with European nations. The FDA anticipates »»»

Families have blasted council bosses for transforming part of an historic market town into a 'custard corner' after it was painted bright yellow. Warwickshire County Council forked out £42,000 repainting the public space in picturesque Kenilworth in a bid to 'renew and refresh' the area. But many p»»»