Global condom giant Karex Bhd is hiking prices by up to 30% due to Iran war-induced supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs. Naphtha shortages are crippling production, leading to a worldwide shortage of essential goods, from condoms to plastic packaging, impacting public health initiatives, especially in developing nations.
A major international study found no additional DNA damage in children conceived after the Chernobyl disaster linked to their parents’ radiation exposure. Researchers analyzed families where parents were involved in cleanup or lived near the zone, revealing stable genetic patterns across generations. These findings, published in ‘Science’, may alleviate concerns about lasting genetic dangers from […]
President Trump described the man who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a “sick guy” who “hates Christians,” citing a manifesto. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was armed and subdued by Secret Service before entering the venue, preventing a potential attack on attendees including the president.
US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran’s leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.
Pakistan’s efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation’s visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.