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Source: TechCrunch
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Telegram Messaging App CEO Pavel Durov Arrested At French Airport

Pavel Durov, the Russian-French billionaire founder and CEO of the popular Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Bourget Airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, according to reports by TF1 TV and BFM TV, both citing unnamed sources. Durov, who was traveling aboard his private jet, was reportedly targeted by an arrest warrant in France as […]

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Source: Dawn
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Around 10 Million Pakistanis Left The Country In The Last 17 Years: Report

Over the past 17 years, nearly 10 million Pakistanis have left the country in search of better opportunities abroad, with the highest number of emigrants recorded during the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government’s tenure from 2013 to 2018, according to a report by Pulse Consultant. The report, titled ‘An Overview of Pakistani Emigration Patterns’, reveals […]

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Source: The Media Line
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Human Rights Report Reveals Severe Mistreatment of Palestinian Prisoners at Ofer Prison

On August 18, the Commission of Detainees’ Affairs exposed the severe mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners at Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank. According to a joint statement from the commission and the Palestinian Prisoner Society, over 10,100 Palestinians have been detained by the Israeli army in the West Bank since October 7. The report […]

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Source: Al Jazeera
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Protests Erupt in Indonesia as Parliament Delays Election Law Changes

Thousands of people across Indonesia are protesting against proposed changes to the country’s election law. The demonstrations began after parliament postponed a vote on the controversial revisions, which are seen as favoring outgoing President Joko Widodo. The planned changes would reverse a recent constitutional court decision, potentially blocking a government critic from running for Jakarta […]

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Source: Daily Ausaf
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British MPs Endorse Imran Khan for Oxford University Chancellor

Several British MPs have endorsed Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, for the role of Chancellor at Oxford University. Conservative peer Lord Daniel Hannan, alongside independent MPs Shockat Adam and Adnan Hussain, have expressed their support, praising Khan’s achievements in philanthropy, sports, and politics. The role of Chancellor at Oxford is highly prestigious, […]

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Source: The News International
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Pakistan’s Abdul Mueed Baloch Wins Gold at CISM World Cadet Games

In a remarkable achievement, Pakistan’s sprinter Abdul Mueed Baloch clinched the gold medal in the men’s 400-meter race at the ongoing CISM World Cadet Games in Caracas, Venezuela. The games, which commenced on August 17 at the Fuerte Tiuna military base, have seen Baloch excel with a time of 48.20 seconds in the final. Baloch, […]

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Source: Mashable
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German Startup Offers Cryopreservation, Freezing Bodies for Future Revival at $220,000

A German startup, Tomorrow Bio, is pioneering the field of cryopreservation in Europe, offering a unique service to freeze human bodies in liquid nitrogen with the hope of future revival. Launched in 2020, the company has already attracted over 650 customers, despite the hefty price tag of $220,000 for full-body preservation or $81,000 for brain-only […]

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Source: The Express Tribune
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Russian President Makes Surprise Visit to Chechnya, Honored with Quran in Historic Gesture

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya on Wednesday, his first in 13 years. The visit has drawn significant attention, especially after a video showed Putin kissing a gifted Quran and holding it close to his heart, a gesture of deep respect. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov warmly welcomed Putin upon his arrival. […]

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Source: Bloomberg
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China, Russia Conduct 90% of Payments in Rubles & Yuan, Ditching US Dollar

China and Russia are now executing over 90% of their transactions without using the US dollar, opting instead for rubles and yuan. This major shift reflects their joint strategy to reduce reliance on the dollar. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that this change is part of a broader de-dollarization strategy embraced by both countries. […]

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Source: People
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Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck After Two Years of Marriage

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are ending their marriage after just two years. Lopez filed for divorce on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to court documents. The couple, known as “Bennifer,” married in a small Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, followed by a larger celebration in Georgia the next month. Their […]

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