Politics

Elections

Bwari Council Chair Hails Smooth FCT Election Despite Low Turnout

John Gabaya, chairperson of Bwari Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, cast his vote Saturday and predicted a hitch-free election despite sparse voter turnout at polling stations. He urged residents to join peacefully as accreditation began on schedule at 9 a.m.

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Elections

Macron Orders Review of Violent Activist Groups After Lyon’s Far-Right Death

French President Emmanuel Macron ordered a review of violent activist groups linked to political parties Saturday after 23-year-old far-right militant Quentin Deranque died from a beating in Lyon. He urged calm ahead of far-right marches under heavy police watch.

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Medicine

Abivax Unveils Obefazimod’s Anti-Fibrotic Effects at ECCO 2026 Congress

Abivax SA presented first evidence of anti-fibrotic activity for its drug obefazimod in preclinical models of inflammatory bowel disease at the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization's 21st Annual Congress. The company also shared new clinical efficacy and safety data from Phase 3 trials, bolstering the drug's profile for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

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AI

Samsung Launches Ramadan Campaign with AI Offers in UAE

Samsung Gulf Electronics kicked off its Ramadan campaign 'Switch to an Elevated AI Living Experience' on Tuesday, featuring exclusive deals on AI-powered devices. The promotion targets families seeking smoother routines during the holy month through connected mobile, TV and appliance ecosystems.

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Corporate

Safe Catch Launches Breaded Fish Nuggets with 18g Protein

Safe Catch rolled out lightly breaded Fish Nuggets made from sustainably wild-caught pollock, targeting the freezer aisle as a high-protein alternative to chicken nuggets. Each serving packs 18 grams of protein and uses avocado oil instead of seed oils.

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Corporate

Delhi-NCR Industries Face 50 mg/Nm³ PM Emission Limit from CAQM

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas issued a statutory direction Saturday mandating a stricter 50 mg/Nm³ particulate matter emission standard for dozens of polluting industries across Delhi-NCR. The rule targets stack emissions, a key driver of the region's poor air quality.

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Elections

Only 12 of 500 Voters Turn Out at Karu Polling Unit by 10:18 a.m.

Voter turnout stayed extremely low at Ward EC 30 C, Karu Site 2B, with just 12 of 500 registered voters accredited and casting ballots by 10:18 a.m. in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

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US Politics

Ondo Police Arrest 13 in Deadly APC Ward Congress Attack

Ondo State police arrested 13 suspects linked to a violent attack on an All Progressives Congress ward congress in Idanre that killed two people and injured three others. The raids followed orders from Commissioner Adebowale Lawal after the February 18 clash.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Haryana CM Saini Slams Congress for Insulting Institutions, Demands Strict Action

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Congress party of weakening democracy by insulting constitutional institutions and tarnishing India's global image. He called for strict action against those responsible for disruptive protests at an international summit in New Delhi.

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Mental Health

Stair-Climbers When Alone Show 6 Childhood Traits, Psychologists Say

People who opt for stairs over an empty elevator when no one watches display six key traits rooted in their upbringing, according to behavioral psychologists. These habits reveal lessons in self-control, integrity and effort drilled in from childhood.

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Asia Pacific

Bangladesh Eyes Visa Restoration for Indians After BNP Victory

Bangladesh plans to resume visa services for Indian nationals just days after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party took power, diplomatic sources said. A formal announcement awaits issuance from Dhaka authorities.

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Climate Change

Mayo Councillor Details Lough Carra’s Decline from Farm Pollution

Lough Carra in County Mayo has suffered a sharp ecological decline over 35 years due to agricultural runoff, including a single 1993 incident dumping the equivalent of six tonnes of effluent into the lake, a longtime local fisherman and councillor said.

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TV & Streaming

Eric Dane’s Final Words to Daughters Released After ALS Death at 53

Eric Dane delivered a heartfelt message to his daughters Billie and Georgia in a posthumously released interview, urging them to live in the present and fight life's battles with dignity. The Grey's Anatomy actor died Thursday at age 53, less than a year after disclosing his ALS diagnosis.

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Medicina

Melaka intensifica vigilancia antituberculosis en terminales ante auge turístico

Melaka ha reforzado los controles de tuberculosis en Melaka Sentral, el Complejo ICQ y su aeropuerto. Las llegadas de visitantes se mantienen estables pese a las medidas, según autoridades estatales.

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Política de EE.UU.

Supremo de EE.UU. anula aranceles de Trump por abuso de poderes

La Corte Suprema de EE.UU. invalidó los aranceles impuestos por Donald Trump bajo la Ley de Poderes Económicos de Emergencia Internacional. La decisión por 6-3 frena el uso unilateral de declaraciones de emergencia en comercio.

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