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Princeton geneticists

Princeton researchers present new insights into Neanderthal and early human evolution

Princeton geneticists led by Joshua Akey have discovered multiple waves of interbreeding between modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans over 200,000 years. Utilizing advanced genetic tools, they mapped gene flow - showing that these ancient groups interacted more than previously believed. Neanderthals may not have gone extinct but instead interbred into modern populations through interbreeding rather than becoming extinct altogether.

US delegation in Bangladesh

Multi-agency US delegation in Bangladesh assures support to strengthen political, economic partnerships

The meeting came over a month after Yunus, known for his deep relations with Washington, was installed as Bangladesh's Chief Advisor following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina who fled the country on August 5 amidst student-led mass protests.

Moosa Zameer, FM Maldives

Maldives Foreign Minister Zameer says initial differences in bilateral ties with India now resolved

He said that relations with India had faced challenges, particularly following President Muizzu’s campaign to remove a small contingent of Indian troops from the Maldives. Zameer said that the "misunderstandings" between the two countries have been resolved following the repatriation of Indian troops from the Maldives.

ISIS

Pakistan’s Punjab police thwart major terror attack, arrests nine suspected ISIS terrorists

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police claimed that it conducted 71 intelligence-based operations in different districts of the province during which the nine terrorists were arrested with weapons, explosives, and other prohibited materials.

UNSC seat for India

US reaffirms longstanding support for permanent UNSC seat for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the world leaders arriving in New York later this month for the ‘Summit of the Future’ being held at the UN headquarters September 22-23 and during when the ‘Pact of the Future’ will be adopted by consensus..

Israelis' calls for brokering a deal with Hamas remain unanswered by PM Netanyahu

War-weary and angry, hundreds of thousands of Israelis are taking to the streets week after week, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut a deal and bring the remaining hostages from the October 7 Hamas attack home.

Trump-Harris Philadelphia debate sets the stage for November showdown

The event hosted by ABC News on Sep 10 has significantly changed perspectives since the last debate in June that happened between Trump and the previous Democrat candidate and current US President Joe Biden.