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At least 14 killed, 20 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat: police

At least 14 killed, 20 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat: police

At least 14 people were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack on Swat’s Kabal police station on Sunday, police said. Swat police spokesperson Nasir Iqbal Karimi confirmed to Dawn that 14 people had died in the blast. Earlier…

At least 14 killed in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat

At least 14 killed in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat

The death toll from the suicide attack outside Swat’s Kabal police station on Sunday has risen to 14, police said. Swat police spokesperson Nasir Iqbal Karimi confirmed to Dawn that 14 people lost their lives in the blast. Earlier, Swat’s…

At least 7 killed, 20 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat

At least 7 killed, 20 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat

At least seven people were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide attack outside the gate of Kabal police station in Swat on Sunday, police said. Swat’s Deputy Inspector General of Police Fida Hussain told AFP that the seven deceased…

At least 7 killed, 18 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat

At least 7 killed, 18 injured in suicide attack on Kabal police station in Swat

At least seven people were killed and 18 others injured in a suicide attack outside the gate of Kabal police station in Swat on Sunday, police said. According to Swat District Police Officer (DPO), the suicide bomber detonated explosives…

Dying declaration implicates Bulacan village chief in teacher’s slay

Dying declaration implicates Bulacan village chief in teacher’s slay

STA. MARIA, Bulacan — A barangay chair accused of masterminding the killing of his former barangay secretary, who was also a part-time teacher, surrendered to police on Aug. 1, two days after the fatal shooting, authorities said. Sta…

Is there a genetic 'silver spoon'? What your genes can, and can't, tell you

Times of India

Is there a genetic 'silver spoon'? What your genes can, and can't, tell you

Genetics play a pivotal role in determining the predisposition to certain diseases, but they don't seal our fate. Factors such as lifestyle choices and environmental context heavily impact our overall health and life paths. A recent study…

Times of India

‎Kano govt shuts down herbal medicine shop over obscene adverts

Daily Trust

‎Kano govt shuts down herbal medicine shop over obscene adverts

The Kano State Film and Video Censorship Board has sealed the shop of a popular herbal medicine seller, Kausar Unique Empire Ltd, widely known as Kausar mai Back to Back. ‎ ‎The shop was sealed over allegations of using obscene language…

Daily Trust

New wellness hub boosts healthcare services in Barugo, Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY – For years, residents of Barugo, Leyte have relied on a small 10-bed public hospital that also serves patients from neighboring towns, stretching its limited resources. Local officials believe that burden will soon ease…

Four killed, two injured in central China apartment building fire

The Hindu

Four killed, two injured in central China apartment building fire

Firefighters rescued the six people from the high-rise residential building and sent them to the hospital for treatment. Four of them later died despite medical efforts, while the remaining two are still receiving medical treatment, says…

The Hindu

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

BBC

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

BBC

New Taraba NMA chair pledges better welfare for doctors

The Punch

New Taraba NMA chair pledges better welfare for doctors

The new Taraba NMA Chairman, Dr. Bitrus-Atizwen Daniel, pledges to prioritize members’ welfare, strengthen government engagement, and improve healthcare de Read More…

The Punch

US officials focus on identification and rapid action as measles cases rise

The Guardian