Saudi foreign executions top 100

The pair were executed on drug charges Saudi Arabia put two Ethiopians to death Thursday, pushing this year’s number of foreigners executed past 100 — a spike in capital punishment. The pair were executed on drug charges, the interior ministry said, bringing AFP’s tally of foreigners put to death since the beginning of the year to…

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Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina indicted as ex-police chief admits crimes against humanity

Country’s International Crimes Tribunal is prosecuting former senior figures connected to ousted government Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina while speaking during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany Bangladesh’s ex-police chief pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a crackdown on protests last year, while former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was formally indicted,…

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Unexpected benefits of peppermint tea revealed

Scientists observe increase in blood flow to brain’s frontal cortex A recent British study has revealed that drinking peppermint tea can significantly enhance brain health and cognitive function. According to the Nutritional Neuroscience journal, British scientists conducted research to examine the effects of peppermint on health. The study involved 25 volunteers and found that consuming…

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Meta, Alibaba explore e-commerce and AI expansion in Pakistan

Alibaba official praises role of Pakistan’s business community in global e-commerce ecosystem Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with a high-level delegation from the international e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, led by James Dong, president of international markets, to explore opportunities for expanding Pakistan’s e-commerce sector. During the meeting, the prime minister emphasized the growing…

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