Gene Therapy Breakthrough: Boy with Hunter Syndrome Amazes Doctors
A three-year-old boy with the devastating inherited condition Hunter syndrome (MPSII) has achieved “astounding” progress following a world-first gene therapy […]
Record Black Friday Crowds Expected, But Shoppers Will Find Fewer Bargains Amid High Prices
Despite a projected record 187 million shoppers, experts warn that consumers will find fewer deep discounts this Black Friday amid persistently high prices. NRF forecasts show holiday sales growth is slowing, as
North and South Korea in ‘Very Dangerous’ Standoff, Accidental Clash Possible
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warns that inter-Korean relations are in a “very dangerous situation,” raising the specter of a potential accidental clash. Citing Pyongyang’s refusal to answer calls and the unprecedented erection of barbed wire fences along the border (not seen since the Korean War), Lee stressed the crucial need for dialogue to prevent conflict escalation. Read why a border intrusion could spark a wider war and what the future holds for US-South Korea joint military drills.
Renewed Violence Erupts in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Collapse Claims
Israeli airstrikes across northern and central Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 22 Palestinians, according to medical and civil defense officials affiliated with Hamas. The strikes reportedly targeted five sites, including residential homes, and killed a senior Hamas commander, local sources confirmed.
Pakistan’s 27th Amendment: A Deep Dive into Sweeping Changes to Military Command and Judicial Structure
Pakistan’s Constitutional Earthquake: 27th Amendment Redefines Military and Courts
Pakistan is on the verge of enacting the highly controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, a bill poised to fundamentally reshape the nation’s most powerful institutions. The amendment, recently approved by the Senate, seeks to centralize immense power in the military and the executive branch while dramatically restructuring the judiciary.
Five Key Takeaways from the “Deeply Divisive” COP30 Climate Summit
The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, concluded as one of the most divisive UN climate meetings in three decades, failing to secure a formal commitment or roadmap away from fossil fuels. This outcome exposed a significant breakdown in global consensus on tackling climate change.