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University of Bristol Research: Scientists unveil MAL blood group to improve transfusion safety

Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant and the University of Bristol recently revealed the genetic basis for AnWj blood group, finally answering its mystery after 50 years. Now incorporated into the MAL blood group system, the AnWj antigen allows researchers to quickly identify rare AnWj-negative individuals while improving transfusion safety through new genotyping tests and enhanced patient care.

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35 children among nearly 500 killed in deadliest Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid escalating conflict

Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said the recent strikes hit hospitals, medical centers and ambulances. The government ordered schools and universities to shutdown across most of the country and began preparing shelters for the displaced.

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Highly Deplorable: Bangladesh lodges protest against Amit Shah's 'infiltrators' remarks

Bangladesh formally protested Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Bangladeshi nationals, expressing deep concern and urging India to caution its political leaders against making such statements.

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University of Leeds researchers to investigate melting snow at high altitudes of Mount Everest

Researchers from the University of Leeds and Aberystwyth University will climb beyond Everest base camp in 2025 to investigate potential snow melting on the Khumbu Glacier. Their findings could reveal faster-than-expected glacier melt due to rising temperatures and solar radiation, threatening water supplies for over a billion people. The project addresses climate change's impact on Himalayan glaciers.

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Israel-Hezbollah crossfire: Both sides continue strikes, ignore international calls to de-escalate

Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief, Naim Qassem said the group has entered "a new phase" in its confrontation with Israel following recent Israeli strikes on northern Lebanon that targeted Hezbollah strongholds causing extensive damage and casualties.

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Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake pledges to eliminate corruption

In his inaugural address to the nation, Dissanayake thanked his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe for respecting the people’s mandate and facilitating a peaceful transfer of power.

US returns 297 artefacts smuggled out of India

Official sources said illicit trafficking of cultural property is a longstanding issue that has affected many cultures and countries throughout history, and India has been particularly hit.