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Trump-Backed Panel Questions Safety, Efficacy Of Covid-19 Vaccine Shots
Sep 20, 2025 04:16 pm CST
A Trump-backed health panel questioned Friday the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines -- and declined explicitly to recommend them -- in an argument some experts said center on "myths" and "anecdotes."
New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease
Sep 20, 2025 03:56 pm CST
After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.
Negative Media Coverage Is 'Illegal': Trump Amid Debate Over Kimmel Show
Sep 20, 2025 02:28 pm CST
President Donald Trump on Friday bashed US media coverage that he claimed was unduly negative and therefore "illegal," stoking a debate over free speech following the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's TV show by ABC.
Al Qaeda May Leverage Global Wars Involving US Support: Counter-Terrorism Unit
Sep 20, 2025 02:22 pm CST
The US National Counterterrorism Center said on Friday that recent calls by al Qaeda for attacks against the United States showed the group's enduring threat to the country.
"My Message For Asim Munir...": Imran Khan Accuses Army Chief Of Mental Torture
Sep 20, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday said Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir is inflicting "mental torture" on him and his wife in jail to break them down and submit to him.
"Abuse Of H-1B Programme National Security Threat": Trump As He Hikes Visa Fees
Sep 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
US President Donald Trump said abuse of the H-1B programme is a national security threat as he signed a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers and imposing a staggering annual USD 100,000 fee on the visas
Trump Slaps $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas: What It Means For Indians
Sep 20, 2025 01:47 pm CST
US President Donald Trump, in his latest efforts to crack down on immigration, signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (over Rs 88 lakh) fee on H-1B visa applicants.
7 Hours Before India-Pak Cricket Match, Jaish Terror Group Ran Recruitment Drive
Sep 20, 2025 01:35 pm CST
Seven hours before the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai on September 14, banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed held a recruitment drive in Pak's remote Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Why Trump Is Trying To Get Back Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan
Sep 20, 2025 01:28 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has said he is in talks with the Taliban to bring Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan back under American control, calling the decision to abandon the site a mistake.
"Reckless, Extreme": Trump's H-1B Fee Plan Draws Backlash From US Lawmakers
Sep 20, 2025 11:55 am CST
US lawmakers and community leaders voiced concern over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move "reckless" and "unfortunate" that will have a "huge negative" impact on the IT industry.