Boundary disputes
A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan following border clashes, marking a significant development in efforts to establish lasting peace and stability in the region. The agreement was facilitated by Qatari and Turkish mediation, with a commitment to establish a mechanism for consolidating peace and stability. However,
Boundary disputes
A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan following border clashes, marking a significant development in efforts to establish lasting peace and stability in the region. The agreement was facilitated by Qatari and Turkish mediation, with a commitment to establish a mechanism for consolidating peace and stability. However,
Mediation
Families of the hostage victims, including that of Israeli photographer Ronen Engel and Thai farm worker Sonthaya Akrasri, have expressed their gratitude for the return of their loved ones' remains, but also emphasized their demand for the return of all deceased hostages. The release of 12 bodies by Hamas,
Mediation
New research published in the Schizophrenia Bulletin explores the link between inner speech and hallucinations in the general population. According to the study, conducted by researchers at the University of California Riverside, inner speech models have been influential in explaining hallucinations, but a new perspective is needed to fully understand
Mediation
Anwar Ibrahim, serving as the Group Chair of Asean, has shown a unique approach to diplomacy in the recent Afghan-Pakistani ceasefire negotiations. Rather than using coercion or threats, Anwar employed a quiet and meditative method, reminiscent of the "Asean Way," which emphasizes balance, restraint, and non-threatening mediation. This
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The families of the slain hostages have expressed disappointment and frustration as only 12 bodies have been returned from Hamas, leaving 16 remaining in the Gaza Strip. The delay has threatened to derail Donald Trump's fragile cease-fire agreement. The Israeli government has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing back
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Research on the relationship between oxidative balance score (OBS) and the risk of congestive heart failure (CHF) in hypertensive patients has yielded promising findings. A recent study published in the BMC Cardiovascular Disorders journal found that a significant negative correlation exists between OBS and the risk of CHF in hypertensive
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Dr. Radostin Pachamanov, a telecommunications engineering expert with over two decades of experience, has been appointed as a Director in Quandary Peak Research's Intellectual Property (IP) consulting team. With a background in mobile networks, broadband systems, OSS/BSS solutions, and media delivery technologies, Dr. Pachamanov will support clients
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A study published in the journal Mental Health and Social Inclusion explores the relationship between gaming addiction and social interaction among adolescent boys in Pakistan. The research found that gaming addiction was significantly and negatively related to social interaction, and anger expression was a mediating factor in this association. The
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A recent study published in the Health and Quality of Life Outcomes journal has investigated the relationship between smartphone addiction (SA) and psychological wellbeing (PW) among adolescents. The researchers used a three-wave longitudinal design to examine the mediating role of psychological flexibility (PF) and emotion regulation (ER) in the relationship
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The latest military escalation in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has resulted in at least 46 deaths on Sunday, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The Israeli army reported that two of its soldiers were killed in a Hamas attack, prompting a series of airstrikes and artillery shelling across the Gaza
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Social anxiety and alcohol use disorders frequently co-occur, and researchers have identified several psychosocial factors that contribute to the maintenance of social anxiety, including fear of negative and positive evaluation, post-event processing, and difficulties with emotion regulation. Although evidence suggests that social anxiety disorder and alcohol-related risks are indirectly related,
