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Pakistan pauses $1.5 billion Sudan arms deal after Saudi objection: Report

Pakistan has halted a $1.5 billion weapons and fighter jet deal with Sudan following Saudi Arabia's request to terminate the arrangement and withdraw financing. This development occurs amidst Sudan's ongoing conflict and intensifies regional rivalries, with Saudi Arabia previously brokering the deal.

Rs 200 fine for beard, Rs 2,000 for absence: Lucknow hospital's rules spark anger

Rs fine for beard Rs for absence Lucknow hospitals rules spark anger

Philanthropic Support For Tackling Air Pollution Stagnating, Study Finds

InnovationSustainabilityPhilanthropic Support For Tackling Air Pollution Stagnating, Study FindsByJamie Hailstone,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 03:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: A group of people wear face masks to protect against...

'My wife died in our dream home - she hid her illness'

'My wife died in our dream home - she hid her illness'Jon Kortmansky's wife Lori privately battled for yearsCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor08:08, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLori and Jon in Cape Cod in 2017(Image: Cover Images)Jon Kortmansky was away on business when his wife Lori discovered what would become their dream home. She was instantly smitten and in 2005 made the highest bid they could manage before he had even laid eyes on it.‌"It was a one-bed apartment, but i...

Frequent daytime napping in older adults linked to higher mortality risk, study finds - Emirates 24|7

Frequent daytime napping in older adults linked to higher mortality risk, study finds  Emirates 24|7

World's oldest marathon runner revealed the one food he ate daily to survive until 114th birthday

World's oldest marathon runner revealed the one food he ate daily to survive until 114th birthdayAn inspirational marathon runner revealed the secrets to his longevity after hanging up his running shoesCommentsSportAbbie Meehan Senior Sports Writer and Mark Whiley Sports Writer07:50, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesFauja Singh's rigid diet helped him compete in marathons at the age of 100(Image: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images)Fauja Singh credited linseed and a daily cup of tea with keeping his...

Two children die in stabbings each month, study finds

Two children die in stabbings each month, study finds3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJasmine Ketibuah-FoleyWest of EnglandGetty ImagesThe average age of victims is 14 years old, a new study has revealedTwo school-aged children die each month from knife injuries in England, with most fatalities resulting from a single stab wound, according to the first national analysis of its kind.The University of Bristol led two studies on how and why 145 children died in stabbings between 2019-2...

Popular products pulled from shelves over 'serious risk of injury or death'

Popular products pulled from shelves over 'serious risk of injury or death'Consumers are being urged to stop using any affected products immediately and check official recall noticesCommentsNewsRachel Vickers-Price UK and World News Reporter07:37, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesWoman hand connect power bank to smartphone(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Hundreds of thousands of portable phone chargers have been urgently recalled after a series of terrifying incidents — including one that left...

Infant gets Rs16 crore worth of life-saving injection

InternationalInfant gets Rs16 crore worth of life-saving injectionBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026Hyderabad: An infant girl diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder has received a life-saving injection worth Rs16 crore, made possible through a large-scale crowdfunding campaign in India. The child’s condition gained widespread attention after being highlighted in an article published on the Telugu news website Eenadu, prompting an outpouring of support, reported ETV Bharat. Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lok...

Pumpkin seed oil for hair: How to make pumpkin seed oil for super hair growth in summer

Summer's toll on hair can be mitigated with a simple, natural solution: pumpkin seed oil. Packed with zinc and healthy fats, this oil nourishes the scalp, reduces hair fall, and supports healthier growth over time.

Small town gripped by fear as cancer cases pile up - including 28 on just one street

Keyport, New Jersey - a suburban, coastal town - has been gripped by fear as an astounding number of residents continue to get diagnosed with cancer.

'My wife was healthy but died at 46 after just one symptom'

'My wife was healthy but died at 46 after just one symptom'Matt Miles said it was 'dramatically unfair'CommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor07:07, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesKaty was always very fit and healthy(Image: PA Real Life)A man whose wife died aged just 46 said she had only one symptom before she was diagnosed. Now, he is undertaking a series of challenges to raise funds for the "amazing" hospice that cared for her in her final days.‌Matt Miles, 46, a police...

Personalised vaccine shows lasting promise against deadly pancreatic cancer

Personalised vaccine shows lasting promise against deadly pancreatic cancer

‘CBSE gave me an edge, but consistency made the difference’: JEE Main 100 NTA score-holder

When asked, which section he found the most challenging while he was appearing for JEE Main April session exam, he identified coordinate geometry as one of the more time-consuming sections in the exam. He wants to pursue CSE at IIT Delhi.

Couch to 5K app reaches 10 years with 8m downloads

Couch to 5K app reaches 10 years with 8m downloadsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Couch to 5K app offers a free, structured running programmePublished6 minutes agoThe NHS Couch to 5K app is celebrating its 10-year anniversary having been downloaded more than eight million times.The app, which is a collaboration between the BBC and the Department of Health and Social Care is a free, beginner-friendly running plan and aims to help people go from being non-runners to be able to complete 5k...

5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, thousands of anti-obesity and dangerous drugs seized

Hong Kong authorities have arrested five men at registered pharmacies and seized thousands of unregistered anti-obesity medicines and dangerous drugs, vowing to launch more joint operations to clamp down on illegal sales across the city. The Department of Health said on Monday evening that an enforcement operation with the police last Friday at a registered pharmacy in Sha Tin district led to four arrests and the seizure of over 400 tablets of clonazepam, more than 2,700 tablets of zolpidem and....

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopensJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatthew HillWest of England health correspondentBBCDeirdre Fowler is the chief nurse and chief midwife at Somerset NHS Foundation TrustThe head of a maternity ward says she has full confidence that patients will be safe as it reopens.Maternity services and the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset closed in May 2025 after the Care Quality Commission highlighted safety concerns...

Alert update as cakes and biscuits 'unsafe to eat' after 'rodent contamination'

Alert update as cakes and biscuits 'unsafe to eat' after 'rodent contamination'The Food Standards Agency has updated its recall notice for a range of cakes and biscuits deemed 'unsafe to eat' due to potential rodent contamination – here's the full product listCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor06:16, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPeople have been told not to eat the items(Image: hiro2832 via Getty Images)Fresh details have emerged after a manufacturer recalled n...

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Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy'

Youngest transfusion patient 'now chirpy little boy'3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTanya GuptaSouth EastNHSBTArthur is now "doing great", his mother saysA baby who contracted a virus when he was still in the womb is thought to be the youngest in the UK to receive a life-saving, rare blood transfusion procedure.Doctors discovered Arthur had caught parvovirus, which led to severe anaemia, a build-up of fluid and heart failure.Specialists at St George's Hospi...