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A large-scale study of 850,000 people across six continents has revealed 13 genes tied to obesity, including five newly discovered ones, offering fresh hope for targeted treatments.

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan earned his first Filmfare Best Actor trophy for I Want to Talk (2024), but criticism on social media alleging the award was “bought” sparked a heated exchange with journalists.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has finalized his long-awaited cabinet, comprising 10 ministers, two advisers, and a special assistant, with the oath-taking scheduled at Governor House this afternoon.

Delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed in Istanbul to uphold their ceasefire, with mediators Turkey and Qatar confirming a new monitoring system and a follow-up meeting on November 6 to finalize peace measures.

A video circulating on social media showing Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly warning Pakistan has been declared fake by the Russian Embassy in Islamabad. Officials clarified that the clip was taken from an unrelated media interaction and had nothing to do with Pakistan or Afghanistan.

After their first face-to-face meeting in years, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a one-year trade arrangement that pauses tariff escalations and averts Chinese export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The deal, reached at the APEC summit in South Korea, offers temporary relief in a tense trade standoff.

Renowned Pakistani folk and Sufi singer Sanam Marvi captivated a packed audience in Paris, in an event co‑hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan and Théâtre de la Ville, highlighting cultural diplomacy between Pakistan and France.

Pakistan has agreed to continue negotiations with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul, after initially declaring the talks unsuccessful. Officials say the extension, requested by Turkey, aims to give peace another chance following recent border clashes.

Pakistan’s military says 18 militants were killed in intelligence‑based operations in Balochistan, while six soldiers, including a captain, embraced martyrdom during a separate clash in Kurram district.

Qatar’s Prime Minister says Doha is working to bring Iran and the United States back to the negotiating table, as nuclear concerns and regional tensions continue to strain relations.