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Indomobil Group, Space Time Foundation Launch Blockchain Program to Boost Education and Financial Inclusion in Indonesia.

  • September 5, 2025
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 JAKARTA: Indonesian conglomerate Indomobil Group has joined hands with Space Time Foundation to introduce a blockchain-driven initiative that aims to provide verifiable education credentials for more than 50,000 students across Indonesia, while also advancing financial inclusion. The program uses SXT Chain, a blockchain platform developed by Space and Time, to securely record proof of course […]

Education

NI Education Minister Questions Religious Balance in Integrated Schools.

  • September 5, 2025
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BELFAST: Education Minister Paul Givan has raised concerns that many schools which transition to integrated status in Northern Ireland are failing to achieve a genuine religious balance among pupils. In a written statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on Thursday, Givan set out the proportions of Protestant and Catholic pupils he would expect in any […]

Education

AAUA Students’ Union Takes Action Against ‘Exorbitant’ Accommodation Costs in Akungba.

  • September 5, 2025
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AKUNGBA-AKOKO: The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), has stepped up its campaign against what it calls the “exorbitant” cost of student accommodation in the university’s host community. The union’s intervention follows mounting complaints from students, who say rent prices for off-campus housing have surged beyond affordable levels. Many students argue that […]

Business

Pakistan Eyes Digital Currency Future!

  • September 5, 2025
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Pakistan is moving closer to launching a state-backed digital currency tied to the rupee, which would allow citizens to trade in digital assets. However, the initiative hinges on the approval of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bill, amendments to the SBP Act, and the establishment of a comprehensive legal framework. Appearing before the […]

Business

old Hits Record Rs376,700/Tola in Pakistan 

  • September 5, 2025
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Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high as global investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold rose by Rs6,000 per tola to a historic Rs376,700, while 10 grams jumped Rs5,144 to Rs322,959. The rally mirrors […]

Business

Dollar Dips as Rate Cut Bets Grow

  • September 5, 2025
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The US Dollar weakened despite previous gains, as investors reassessed global yield movements and a softening US labor market. The US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped toward the 98.00 level, pressured by bearish sentiment ahead of a busy economic calendar, including jobless claims, PMI data, and a speech by Fed’s Williams. Gold surged to a record […]

Business

US Trump Responds with Praise, Paranoia & Tariff Tension

  • September 5, 2025
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China marked the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end with a massive military parade in Tiananmen Square, showcasing cutting-edge weapons and geopolitical clout. The display was meant not just for domestic pride but also as a message to global powers—particularly the United States—that a new era of influence may be dawning. Watching from the […]

Business

Will Weak US Labor Data Seal the Deal on Rate Cuts?

  • September 5, 2025
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Markets are bracing for the release of the ADP Employment Change report for August, due Thursday at 12:15 GMT. As the last major labor market indicator before the Federal Reserve’s crucial September 16–17 meeting, this report could significantly sway expectations around interest rate cuts. Following July’s disappointing Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report—which led to a senior […]

Health

“HPV vaccination campaign in Sindh set for Sept 15–27, targeting 4.1 million girls aged 9–14”

  • September 5, 2025
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The Sindh government is set to launch a province-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from September 15 to 27, targeting 4.1 million girls between the ages of 9 and 14 to protect them against cervical cancer. Supported by EPI Sindh, Jhpiego, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and other partners, the campaign represents a significant milestone in Pakistan’s […]

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“Autism Risk and Copy Number Variants: New Research Reveals Genetic Links”

  • September 5, 2025
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Genetic Variants Show Opposite Effects in Autism and Other Mental Health Conditions Two new large-scale genetic studies are reshaping how scientists understand the roots of autism and related psychiatric conditions. The research, based on genome data from nearly 575,000 people worldwide, focused on copy number variants (CNVs)—small DNA segments that can be deleted or duplicated. […]