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Cambodia strengthens food control system to boost fish trade, market access Phnom Penh, Oct 6 (IANS) Cambodia has made significant strides in establishing a robust food control system for the kingdom’s fisheries sector as the CAPFISH-Capture: Post-harvest Fisheries Development project approaches its conclusion in December, said a joint press release on Monday. Funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Fisheries Administration (FiA) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this initiative aligns with international food safety standards, paving the way for increased access to global markets and fostering local…

Pakistan top-order batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded by International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its Code of Conduct during their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match against India in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday.  The 33-year-old Sidra, who scored gritty 81 off 106 balls against India, has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.  “Sidra was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match”, the…

Sudan, South Sudan agree to protect oil facilities, pipelines stations Khartoum, Oct 6 (IANS) Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to protect oil facilities and the central stations of the pipelines transporting South Sudan’s oil to Port Sudan in eastern Sudan, the two sides said in a joint statement on Monday. The two nations pledged to enhance technical capacity, boost oil production, and ensure the protection of oil fields and key pumping stations, the statement added. They also agreed to continue cooperation on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and border security, Xinhua news agency reported. As part of efforts to deepen economic…

Quetta, Oct 6 (IANS) A man was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces from his home in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district amid an escalating wave of enforced disappearances across the province, a leading human rights organisation stated on Monday. Paank, the Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department, has identified the victim as Asad Ullah. In a statement shared on X, Paank stated, “On October 5, 2025, Pakistani security forces forcibly disappeared Asad Ullah, son of Rasool Bakhsh, from his home in the Norgama Zehri area of Khuzdar district. He is a shopkeeper by profession.” On Sunday, Paank said that Hamid Baloch,…

A new study published in Microbial Cell finds that caffeine activates a critical metabolic pathway associated with aging, stress response, and DNA repair. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London revealed that caffeine doesn’t just block cell growth signals—it triggers a hidden molecular mechanism conserved across species, including humans and yeast. This discovery could reshape how scientists view the impact of diet and lifestyle on aging. Daily Caffeine and the Metabolic Switch The team at the Cellular Ageing and Senescence Laboratory investigated how caffeine affects TORC1, a key growth receptor in cells. According to the study, TORC1 had previously been…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Long-range Ukrainian drones and missiles hit a major Russian ammunition plant, a key oil terminal and an important weapons depot behind the front line, Ukraine’s president and military said Monday, as Kyiv cranked up pressure on Moscow’s military logistics.The Sverdlov ammunition plant in the Nizhny Novgorod region of western Russia was struck overnight, causing multiple explosions and a fire, the Ukrainian General Staff said. The plant supplies Russian forces with aviation and artillery ordnance, aviation bombs and anti-aircraft and anti-tank munitions, it said.Ukraine also hit an oil terminal on the Russia-annexed Crimean Peninsula, starting a blaze,…

Vijay Deverakonda’s spiritual visit with family to Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s ashram fuels fresh engagement speculations after fans spot a ring on his hand.Actor Vijay Deverakonda’s recent visit to Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Prasanthi Nilayam ashram in Puttaparthi has created a social media storm, not for a film update, but for a ring on his finger. The actor, who was accompanied by his parents and brother Anand Deverakonda on October 5, received a floral welcome from ashram officials before offering prayers at the Maha Samadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.Also Read:Cough syrup alert in Karnataka: Health department issues strict guidelines…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Election Commission of India (ECI) is preparing to roll out one of its most ambitious digital projects yet, ECINet, a unified platform that will serve as the central nervous system of India’s election machinery. Poised to make its debut during the Bihar Assembly elections, this all-in-one platform merges more than 40 existing digital tools into a single interface. Officials are calling it the “Mother of all apps”, signalling a decisive shift toward technology-driven governance in the electoral process. The ECI believes this integrated network will simplify coordination across…

Gurugram: It began with an appeal from Ranjit Singh, a former Haryana minister and Chaudhary Devi Lal’s only surviving son, urging different branches of the family to set aside old differences and come together to revive the former deputy prime minister’s influence.The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) president, Ajay Singh Chautala, responded with cautious optimism, acknowledging Ranjit as the family elder and pledging support for his efforts. His son, Dushyant, however, was opposed to the idea of a détente. Ajay is the grandson of Devi Lal and son of the late Om Prakash Chautala. His son Dushyant served as deputy chief minister…

Rising cases linked to unsafe syrup use prompt Karnataka’s Health Department to caution parents, no cough syrups for kids under two, and strict medical advice for others.The Karnataka Health Department has raised an alarm over the rising misuse of cough syrups among children, issuing a new set of strict guidelines for parents and doctors. The advisory comes amid growing reports of adverse reactions and overmedication among toddlers and young children across the state.According to the new directive, no cough or cold syrups should be administered to children below two years of age under any circumstances. For children aged between two…