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Gaza’s collapsing healthcare system is now facing a critical blood shortage, as widespread malnutrition caused by Israel’s ongoing blockade prevents Palestinians from donating. With aid cut off and medical facilities under attack, officials warn the crisis is spiraling. Hospitals across Gaza are sounding the alarm over a severe blood shortage as Israeli attacks and a hunger crisis deepen the humanitarian catastrophe. “We’ve seen people begging to donate blood for their loved ones, but they are being turned away,” said Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud from Gaza City. “They are too dehydrated and malnourished to safely give blood.” Amani Abu Ouda, head…

President Donald Trump has said there’s a “very good prospect” of holding a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following what he called “constructive” talks between his envoy and the Kremlin. Donald Trump on Wednesday raised hopes for a possible peace summit with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky after a high-level meeting in Moscow involving his envoy Steve Witkoff. The president, who previously claimed he could end the war in a single day, said both sides had exchanged “constructive signals.” Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump noted that Russia had expressed interest in further talks…

A major of the Pakistan Army was among three soldiers martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack on a security forces’ vehicle in the Mastung district, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR confirmed that Major Rizwan Tahir embraced martyrdom in the attack. Two other soldiers, Naik Ibni Amin, aged 37 from Swabi, and Lance Naik Muhammad Younas, aged 33 from Karak, also sacrificed their lives. Major Tahir had participated in multiple counter-terrorism operations, the statement added. Following the incident, security forces launched an intelligence-based operation and neutralised four militants affiliated with Indian-sponsored…

Pakistan have withdrawn from the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey tournament, which is scheduled to take place in India, citing security concerns, according to Indian media reports. In light of Pakistan’s decision, Bangladesh have been invited to participate in the tournament in its place. The Asia Cup Hockey event is set to be held in Rajgir, a city in the Indian state of Bihar. The tournament is scheduled to run from August 29 to September 7.

New Zealand captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the ongoing series against Zimbabwe after failing to recover fully from a shoulder injury. According to New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Latham did not pass the fitness test and will therefore not take part in the second Test match. Head coach Rob Walter expressed regret over Latham’s absence, stating that it is a setback for the team. In his absence, Mitchell Santner will continue to lead the side in the second Test. New Zealand have added Bevon Jacobs to the squad as batting and fielding cover in order to maintain team…

OpenAI’s GPT-5, the latest installment of the AI technology that powered the ChatGPT juggernaut in 2022, is set for an imminent release, and users will scrutinize if the step up from GPT-4 is on par with the research lab’s previous improvements. Two early testers of the new model told Reuters they have been impressed with its ability to code and solve science and math problems, but they believe the leap from GPT-4 to GPT-5 is not as large as the one from GPT-3 to GPT-4. The testers, who have signed non-disclosure agreements, declined to be named for this story. OpenAI…

The Sindh government has decided to launch a new train service on a short route between Rohri and Karachi in a major step toward improving public transport.  The project is part of a broader plan to ease travel for millions and revive rail connectivity across the province. The announcement came during a key meeting between Sindh Energy and Planning Minister Nasir Hussain Shah and a delegation from Pakistan Railways, where both sides agreed to collaborate on multiple railway development projects. Rohri-Karachi track declared a priority During the meeting, the new railway track from Rohri to Karachi was declared a priority…

China’s total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 25.7 trillion yuan (about $3.6 trillion) in the first seven months of 2025, up 3.5 percent year on year, official data showed on Thursday.

As the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) draws to a close, China has achieved a series of historic milestones, from economic resilience and green transition to technological breakthroughs. Despite evolving priorities across all 14 five-year plans, from industrialization and economic reform to sustainability and innovation, the overarching goal has remained constant – advancing national development and prosperity. Marking a strategic pivot from growth-centric targets, the 14th Five-Year Plan has championed high-quality development, serving as a catalyst for nationwide progress across all sectors. At a press conference on the country’s high-quality fulfillment of targets set for the 14th Five-Year Plan period…

The Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology and the Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites recently signed a cooperation agreement to jointly establish a space hospital in the future. This project aims to enhance astronauts’ health and expand in-orbit medical monitoring and life support capabilities. The future space hospital will make breakthroughs in fields such as aerospace, medicine and biology, and conduct cutting-edge research in space life and health support. It will also prepare research on non-astronauts space travel, interstellar exploration and other space health support needs, the China Science Daily reported Wednesday. According to the agreement, both sides will work together…