Health

Medico-legal board for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's body abruptly reconstituted

Medico-legal board for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's body abruptly reconstituted

KARACHI: The medical board tasked with exhuming the body of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) graduate Mir Raza Ali has been reconstituted, it emerged on Friday. A day earlier, a Karachi court allowed the exhumation on an…

Jharkhand protest day 14: Student shifted to hospital after health worsens

A student on hunger strike was hospitalized as unrest continues over recruitment exam grievances. Six students are still protesting, demanding the cancellation of the JPSC Civil Services exam. Student organizations have announced a march…

Medico-legal board for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's reconstituted

Medico-legal board for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's reconstituted

Legarda on medical leave from Aug. 5-8, says Senate Secretary Bantug

Legarda on medical leave from Aug. 5-8, says Senate Secretary Bantug

MANILA, Philippines — The chief of staff of Sen. Loren Legarda has sent a letter stating that she will be on a medical leave from August 5 to 8, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. said on Friday. In a message to reporters covering the…

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Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online

Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

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Loren Legarda flies to France via HK, seeks medical leave — Erwin Tulfo

Loren Legarda flies to France via HK, seeks medical leave — Erwin Tulfo

MANILA, Philippines —Senator Loren Legarda filed for a leave of absence in the Senate prior to her reported trip to Hong Kong alongside her son, Representative Leandro Leviste, according to Senator Erwin Tulfo. Tulfo stated that Legarda…

'We are children, not terrorists': Jharkhand students on hunger strike

'We are children, not terrorists': Jharkhand students on hunger strike

For two weeks now, protests have erupted over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand recruitment exam. The situation is dire, as six students on hunger strike show signs of declining health. While two student factions prepare to march to…

Philippine economy slows to 2.3% as war impact peaks

Philippine economy slows to 2.3% as war impact peaks

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine economy grew at its slowest pace in the second quarter of 2026, expanding 2.3 percent as the Middle East war’s fallout dampened economic activity, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on…

Loren Legarda seeks medical leave amid reported HK trip -- Erwin Tulfo

Loren Legarda seeks medical leave amid reported HK trip -- Erwin Tulfo

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda sought a leave of absence in the Senate ahead of her reported trip to Hong Kong with her son, Rep. Leandro Leviste, according to Sen. Erwin Tulfo. Tulfo said Legarda informed Senate President…

Aliu-Ibrahim becomes first indigenous female Nigerian neurosurgeon appointed US Medical Director

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Aliu-Ibrahim becomes first indigenous female Nigerian neurosurgeon appointed US Medical Director

Dr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim has become Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon to be appointed as the Medical Director of a children’s hospital in the United States of America. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in…

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Bird flu preparations ramp up as cases rise in Australia

The country has just two confirmed cases of the deadly H5 flu, but the poultry industry is not taking any chances.

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Man arrested after boys, 12, allegedly chased through Mildura mall by ute

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