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Pakistan to launch last 2025 anti-polio nationwide drive targeting 45 million children next week
KARACHI: Pakistan will kick off the last nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of 2025 targeting 45 million children next week, the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) said on Monday, urging parents to coordinate with health workers during the drive. The campaign takes place days after Pakistan launched a nationwide vaccination drive from Nov. 17-29 against measles,
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When are kids old enough to have a smartphone? – Denison Forum
When are kids old enough to have a smartphone?  Denison Forum Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity: Study  ABC News A Smartphone Before Age 12 Could Carry Health Risks, Study Says  The New York Times Get Your Kid a Watch  The Atlantic Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Study Links Smartphone Ownership in Childhood
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Ukrainian city hit by ‘massive’ strike as peace talks in US conclude
Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.
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Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began
Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.
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McIlory calls for Australian Open rescheduling in bid to lure stronger field
Rory McIlroy, the world’s second-ranked golfer, has called on organizers of the Australian Open to reschedule the event in an effort to attract a stronger international field to the tournament in the future. The Northern Irishman, who completed a career grand slam this year when he won the US Masters, was one of the main
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Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.
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Tanzania police ban proposed rallies after poll violence
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s police have banned proposed rallies next week, following a violent crackdown by security forces on election demonstrations. Polls on October 29 erupted into days of violent protests over claims that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the polls and was behind a campaign of murders and abductions of her critics. She
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ADB approves $381 million for climate-resilient agriculture, social services in Punjab
KARACHI: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Saturday it approved $381 million in financing for Pakistan’s Punjab province to modernize agriculture and strengthen education and health services, with a major focus on building climate resilience after monsoon floods this year caused widespread destruction across the country’s most populous province. The package includes concessional loans
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US says progress made at talks with Ukraine on plan to end war
Talks between senior US and Ukrainian negotiators in Florida continue for a third day on Saturday.
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Pakistan, Muslim countries reject Israel’s plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, together with seven other Arab and Muslim countries, on Friday rejected Israel’s attempt to expel Palestinians by opening the Rafah border crossing with Egypt solely for fleeing Gaza residents, and called for adherence to the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration. Trump’s Gaza plan calls on Israel to allow humanitarian
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