Pakistan launches nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive Dec. 16-22, targeting 44M children under 5 to curb rising polio cases.
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OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji Ends Life in San Francisco
Ex-OpenAI employee Suchir Balaji, 26, dies by apparent suicide in San Francisco after whistleblowing on AI copyright issues.
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Al-Qaeda Affiliates Targeting Weak States: Implications for Pakistan
Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes.
How United States Aid to Afghanistan Fuels Terrorism Risks
Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.
