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Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire during talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha, Qatar's Foreign Ministry announced early October 19 on X.
Embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people, the two countries pledged on Sunday to respect a ceasefire. The truce, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, came into effect immediately and is intended to pause hostilities.
Changing managers often fails to boost a trust’s performance, says Max King
This defiance stands in sharp contrast to the elite institutions that have capitulated under federal funding threats.
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
We believe: Faith is not a crime. Worship is not a crime. Prayer is not a crime. [Chinese] This quote highlighted by CDT Chinese this week is drawn from a statement by the Zion (锡安 Xī’ān) Church following the arrest of dozens of its members [...]
State media hailed the mass travel over this month’s "Super Golden Week" holiday as a sign of profound economic vigor. Xinhua, for example, reported that the "travel boom […] demonstrated the country’s vibrant consumption and sustained economic momentum, highlighting the vitality of the Chinese economy." [...]
A diner with fans, by Gauthier Delecroix (CC BY 2.0) [...]
CDT presents a new monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we will publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, [...]
Researchers have unveiled a new model for the universe’s birth that replaces cosmic inflation with gravitational waves as the driving force behind creation. Their simulations show that gravity and quantum mechanics may alone explain the structure of the cosmos. This elegant approach challenges traditional Big [...]
Scientists have found a new way to stop cancer growth without damaging healthy cells. Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics discovered a compound that blocks the signal telling cancer cells to grow and divide. The treatment worked in mice with lung and [...]
Both regular and “diet” soft drinks may be far worse for liver health than believed. A massive study of over 120,000 participants found that consuming more than one can a day of either sugar-sweetened or low/no-sugar beverages sharply increased the risk of metabolic-associated steatotic liver [...]
Scientists at Johns Hopkins may be closing in on dark matter’s elusive trail, uncovering a mysterious gamma ray glow at the heart of our galaxy that could signal unseen matter colliding — or perhaps the frantic spin of dying stars. Using advanced simulations that account [...]
Researchers found that triple-negative breast cancer cells are “addicted” to lipids, a feature tied to obesity. By studying mice, they discovered that high lipid levels alone accelerate tumor growth. Lowering these fats slowed cancer progression, suggesting that lipid-lowering treatments could help. The findings also caution [...]
Salk Institute scientists discovered that bile acids in the liver can weaken immune cell function, making immunotherapy less effective against liver cancer. They pinpointed specific bile acids that suppress T cells and found that supplementing with UDCA reversed the effect, controlling tumor growth in mice. [...]
Weight-loss surgery dramatically outperformed GLP-1 medications in improving longevity and reducing heart, kidney, and eye complications for people with obesity and diabetes. Over 10 years, patients lost far more weight and required fewer medications. Experts say surgery continues to offer survival advantages even in the [...]
Researchers discovered how to stabilize a high-performance sodium compound, giving sodium-based solid-state batteries the power and stability they’ve long lacked. The new material conducts ions far more efficiently and supports thicker, energy-dense cathodes. Because it relies on a proven technique, it’s also easier to scale [...]
One Palestinian family shares their story of life coming full circle - and what they believe lies ahead as talk turns to rebuilding Gaza [...]
Hamas says it is committed to the ceasefire and accuses Israel of breaking it repeatedly. [...]
The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces. [...]
The first of two bodies returned on Saturday has been identified as that of Ronen Engel. [...]
Witnesses say Muhammad al-Hallaq had been playing football before soldiers arrived and opened fire. [...]
The Israeli prime minister's comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza. [...]
The Israeli club's supporters will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns. [...]
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations. [...]
Where once the White House appeared inclined to sell the weapons to Kyiv, Trump seems to be reconsidering. [...]
Former negotiator Diana Buttu on the need for accountability—from Israelis and Palestinians alike. [...]
The world’s largest annual book event gets underway. [...]
Don’t read these new titles on Russia’s wars before bedtime. [...]
Alexandre Kojève was one of the most influential 20th-century thinkers. How can we make sense of him today? [...]
Test yourself on the week of Oct. 11: Peruvians protest, Madagascar’s government falls, and the latest from the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal. [...]
Even after the president’s impeachment, protests show little sign of slowing down. [...]
[allAfrica] Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to "save" his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. [...]
[UN News] The United Nations faces a "race to bankruptcy" unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026. [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The chaotic scenes that erupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday during the arrival of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's remains from Mumbai, India, have laid bare Kenya's glaring lack of preparedness to handle large crowds and safeguard critical [...]
[ISS] As the old guard storms back in recent elections, Seychelles may be entering a phase of stable power alternation. [...]
[RFI] Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. [...]
[allAfrica] African filmmakers are no longer just asking for inclusion. They are claiming their place in the global film conversation. [...]
