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The initiative will be implemented in partnership with the National Health Mission.
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최근 7일 기준 84,316건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.2(균형)입니다. 긍정 4,222건(5.0%)·중립 77,999건(92.5%)·부정 2,095건(2.5%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 14.8(중도 균형)입니다.
The initiative will be implemented in partnership with the National Health Mission.
The forces driving Third-World immigration into the West don’t care about skin color nearly as much as they care about destroying the Christian foundation of modern society.
Set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, The Odyssey’s cast has been selected to ‘represent the world’. Fair enough – except that one key country seems to have gone completely unrepresented … There are the American accents, gleaming body suits and a muddy Dunkirk palette. And then there is Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, a casting choice that recently drew racist attacks from the usual moaners of the internet, including Elon Musk, who complained it wasn’t authentic. Authenticity matters. He’s just focusing entirely in the wrong place. To many Greeks, what concerns us most about the first look at Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey is the whereabouts of Billy Zane. Zane, like other beloved members of the Greek diaspora in Hollywood, has recently appeared on “Alternative Odyssey” lists on the Greek side of social media, as well as over dinner table debates from Patras to Palmers Green. (Theo James, Jennifer Aniston, Hank Azaria, and Dave Bautista are among the other nominees.) Greek and Greek Cypriot media platforms are writing open letters. It’s a symptom of feeling left out by Hollywood, again and with no explanation, from our foundational mythologies and epics, with a cast list that features not even a token –opoulos, –edes, or –iannou. Not a single Greek. Continue reading...
Muqaddas Abdul Rasheed in action | Courtesy Kiran Foundation In the crowded streets of Karachi’s old city neighbourhood of Lyari, football has always been more than a game. It lives in the narrow alleys, on dusty grounds and through evening street matches, in which children grow up chasing a ball long before they learn to chase success. For decades, however, that dream largely belonged to boys. Now, five young girls from Lyari are rewriting that story. Selected through competitive trials organised by the Kiran Foundation, the girls — Syeda Umme Zunaira Shah, Muqaddas Abdul Rasheed, Saiqa Faisal, Javeria Ejaz and Marium Zehri — travelled to Qatar to train at the prestigious Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Academy. Their journey marked more than an international football opportunity — it became a powerful statement that girls from Lyari can compete on the global stage. Karachi’s neighbourhood of Lyari is known for its passion for football. But that passion was reserved for boys. Now five girls have challenged that monopoly on dreams… For 20-year-old footballer Syeda Umme Zunaira Shah, the journey began nearly a decade ago, with a determination to challenge stereotypes. “I started playing football in 2016, when I was only 11,” she says. “In Lyari, football is everywhere. Watching boys play in the streets inspired me to prove that girls could play just as well.” But stepping on to the field was never easy. Like many female athletes in Pakistan, Zunaira faced social criticism and constant questions about why a girl would choose football over more “acceptable” paths. “The hardest part was breaking society’s mindset,” she explains. “People believed football was only for boys.” What kept her going was the unwavering support of her family. “My parents became my biggest strength,” she says. “They always told me to stay focused on my dream.” That support proved invaluable when the opportunity to train with the PSG Academy emerged through the Kiran Foundation. The coaches evaluated players on technical ability, discipline, consistency and tactical understanding before selecting the final group. “When I heard I had been selected, I couldn’t believe it,” Zunaira recalls. “Going from the streets of Lyari to an international football academy felt unreal.” For fellow player Muqaddas Abdul Rasheed, football was never a conscious decision — it was simply part of growing up in Lyari. “In Lyari, football chooses you,” she says with a smile. Born in 2005, Muqaddas grew up around the Kiran Foundation environment and learned football through informal street games rather than professional coaching. “There were no proper drills or coaches in the beginning,” she says. “You learned by playing hard, making mistakes and improving every day.” Still, girls often had to fight for their place in spaces traditionally dominated by boys. “The streets and grounds were made for boys,” she explains. “Before playing, I first had to prove I deserved to be there.” Her father, a former footballer, became her biggest supporter. “He understood my dream because he had lived the same passion himself,” she says. Training in Qatar exposed the players to a completely different level of football. From world-class pitches to highly structured coaching sessions, the experience revealed the gap between local systems and international standards. “Every training drill had a purpose,” says Muqaddas. “The game was faster, smarter, and more demanding mentally.” For Zunaira, the experience transformed her understanding of the sport. “I realised football isn’t just about talent,” she says. “It’s also about fitness, nutrition, positioning, mentality and tactical awareness.” The five Lyari girls taking a breather during training at the PSG Academy in Qatar Adjusting to a new environment and intense training routines was challenging, but the players say their proudest moment came when they stepped on to the PSG training ground wearing the academy kit. “That was the moment I realised I wasn’t only representing myself,” Zunaira says. “I was representing every girl in Lyari.” Behind their success stands Kiran Foundation, an organisation working to create educational and sports opportunities for underprivileged communities. According to Sabeen Naz, Head of the Empowerment and Enrichment Department at Kiran Foundation, sports are a powerful tool for personal growth. “At Kiran Foundation, we believe sports build confidence, resilience and leadership,” she says. “This opportunity showed these girls that their talent belongs on international platforms.” The Qatar programme was organised in collaboration with SHK Sports, the execution partner of PSG Academy. Players were selected based on their competitive experience, discipline and overall potential. Naz believes initiatives like these can inspire an entire generation of young girls in Lyari. “When one girl succeeds, many others begin to believe they can succeed too,” she says. Despite the achievement, challenges for women’s football in Pakistan remain significant. Limited infrastructure, lack of funding, and cultural barriers continue to restrict opportunities for female athletes. Coach Zubair, who trains the Kiran Foundation girls’ team, believes Pakistani players possess natural talent but lack consistent exposure. “These girls have immense potential,” he says. “What they need are better facilities, regular competitions and international exposure.” He points out that many female players in Pakistan rarely get access to proper football grounds, tactical analysis, or professional development programmes. “Talent alone is not enough,” he says. “Without investment and opportunities, progress becomes difficult.” Perhaps the most emotional perspective comes from Zunaira’s mother, who initially worried about societal pressure and her daughter’s safety. “As a mother, you naturally worry,” she says. “People talk, and society can be harsh.” But seeing her daughter train internationally changed everything. “Today, I truly believe girls can achieve anything with hard work and determination,” she says proudly. For the five girls from Lyari, Qatar was not the end of the journey — it was only the beginning. Muqaddas hopes to pursue sports science alongside football, while Zunaira dreams of playing professionally abroad before returning home to establish a football academy for girls in Lyari. Their stories present a different image of Lyari — one not defined by hardship or struggle, but by ambition, resilience and hope. And in a community where football has long been considered only a boys’ game, five girls walked on to one of the world’s most recognised training grounds and proved that the future of football in Lyari belongs to everyone. The writer is a sports journalist and digital content creator. X: @Amirot7Jahan Published in Dawn, EOS, May 31st, 2026
KCB Foundation has announced new scholarship opportunities aimed at empowering Kenyan youths aged between 18 and 34. The initiative seeks to support talented Kenyans
Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday said memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed between education institutions in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan lay the foundation for further cooperation between the two sides in the long run. He witnessed the exchange of MoUs between Nazarbayev University and Education University of Hong Kong as well as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University during a visit to the institution in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on the final day of his trip to the Central Asia country. “These agreements will deepen academic and research collaboration. They will strengthen people-to-people ties between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan,” Lee said in a speech. “This growing network of institutional partnerships is precisely how we build enduring foundations for long-term cooperation and mutual rewards." The CE noted that some 500 students from Kazakhstan are currently studying in universities in Hong Kong, and he invited more people from the country to pursue career opportunities in the SAR. “The Kazakh community in Hong Kong is growing, and I invite you to look to Hong Kong for your future. To students here, we welcome talented youth and entrepreneurs with open arms. The opportunities are wide open too.” Lee also pointed out that Nazarbayev University was where President Xi Jinping first proposed the Belt and Road Initiative back in 2013. "Since its inception, the Belt and Road has developed a comprehensive framework for global partnership. It's anchored in policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, free and unfettered trade, financial integration, and critically, people-to-people bonds. More than a decade on, the foundations laid here are delivering rewarding results," he said. Professor Waqar Ahmad, president of Nazarbayev University, said his institution, which opened in 2010, has a lot to learn from universities in the SAR. Last year, Nazarbayev University launched a partnership with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to establish a joint Bachelor of Business Administration programme under which students spend two years at each institution. “One of the inspiring examples for us is the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,” Ahmad said. “35-year-old doesn't behave like a 35-year-old institution, behaves like a fantastic, mature institution which competes with universities which are 200, 300, 400 years old, fantastic in everything that it does, and that's the kind of inspiration that we get excited by. “We are a university which is still in the making. You've got well-established universities with a global reputation. We need to learn from you to get there.” Before the exchange ceremony, Lee and his delegation toured the university and visited its teaching facilities on artificial intelligence, new materials and energy technologies. Lee will head to Uzbekistan on Wednesday afternoon to continue his trip in Central Asia. Edited by Edmond Fong
Fans of Neukgu won’t have to wait much longer. The young wolf that broke out of a zoo in April and became a national sensation during its nine days on the lam is set to greet visitors again as Daejeon O-World prepares to reopen Friday. The reopening comes nearly two months after the zoo and amusement park suspended operations following the animal’s escape to reinforce safety measures. Among the improvements are reinforced fencing, electric barriers and newly installed concrete foundations beneat
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AS the government prepares the budget for FY27, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with the country’s leading businessmen on Monday offered a glimpse of the wide gap that exists between the two sides’ perception of Pakistan’s economic recovery. While the businessmen pressed their case for tax relief, faster refunds and deeper economic reforms, Mr Sharif boasted of the stability his government had pulled off and his intention of converting recovery into growth. The government’s narrative is simple. After saving Pakistan from a likely sovereign default, restoring macroeconomic stability, reducing inflation and complying with the IMF programme, officialdom believes the foundation for sustained recovery has been laid. PM Sharif argued that the next phase would focus on growth. He did not say when. But the businessmen’s proposals suggest that much of the private sector is unconvinced that the investment climate has improved. Their proposals focused on familiar but unresolved concerns: higher taxes, stuck-up refunds, excessive compliance burdens, policy unpredictability and absence of reforms to encourage investment and exports. These concerns are not new. By repeating them, the business leaders once again laid bare the mismatch in perceptions. For the government, the economy may be more stable now than it was three years ago, but for manufacturers and exporters, it is still difficult to do business. Credit conditions remain restrictive despite monetary easing, industrial output is subdued and private investment has yet to recover. Businesses argue that the stabilisation strategy, while necessary, has extracted a heavy toll in terms of growth and export competitiveness. To ease pressure on the business community, Mr Sharif instructed the FBR to clear all pending tax refunds by June 15. Similarly, he decided to maintain the export refinance scheme rate at 4.5pc until June 2027 to provide certainty to exporters navigating a tight financing environment. But these measures are not likely to restore business confidence, encourage private investment, make exports competitive or boost growth. Likewise, the business community’s supportive tone during the meeting should not be taken as an expression of their satisfaction with the existing economic conditions. While the larger business community acknowledges that it was essential to restore macroeconomic stability, it is already asking when the economy will start to grow. The PM’s emphasis on SMEs, housing, privatisation and e-vehicle manufacturing suggests he recognises the need for a growth narrative beyond fiscal consolidation. But his hands remain tied. Chances of his government pushing growth under the IMF appear dim. The upcoming budget will, therefore, be an austere document like before. And the problems that business leaders have asked the PM to address will remain unresolved even next year. This is how mismanaged economies generate crises. Published in Dawn, June 3rd, 2026
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday urged voters not to give up their ballots, arguing that South Korea’s future depends on choosing capable and loyal public servants. In a message posted on social media, Lee said that he will make it impossible to profit from actions that violate the law and harm others, and that giving opportunities to capable individuals in a transparent manner is the foundation of such change. “As South Korea transforms from a country of real estate speculation into a premi
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to position the Northern Metropolis as a platform connecting ASEAN businesses with opportunities across the Greater Bay Area, as diplomats, chamber representatives and business leaders from Southeast Asia were brought on a government-led tour of the mega-development project. The nearly 70-strong delegation, organised by the Hong Kong-ASEAN Foundation (HKAF) in conjunction with the...
Hamawy’s 1994 internship with the Benevolence International Foundation in Bosnia, and his association with the infamous “Blind Sheikh,” have drawn scrutiny.
India’s largest streaming platform, JioHotstar, is recruiting for more than 75 AI roles as the platform moves to build out a dedicated artificial intelligence division, the company revealed Wednesday. The push spans engineering, production automation and creative technology, with the streamer positioning India’s multilingual scale and engineering base as the foundation for a broader global […]
Hulu’s Deli Boys was honored this past weekend at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation’s inaugural Benefit Reception at the Filter Club.
Ocean Observatories Initiative, $368m network that has provided crucial climate data, latest victim of Trump cuts The Trump administration plans to dismantle a $368m deep-sea observation system that has for more than a decade provided crucial data on ocean systems and climate change. In a notice, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it had “initiated descoping of the Ocean Observatories Initiative” (OOI), a vast ocean observation network comprising more than 900 instruments that collect data on ocean health, including current patterns, climate variability and marine biodiversity. Continue reading...
Gartner's Supply Chain Symposium highlights the need for a new approach to solve for decades old problems
Moscow is convinced that the foundation for a new, sustainable architecture of interstate relations must be based on the fundamental principles of respecting the legitimate interests of all countries in the region
“Compliance does not equal security. It did not when I was in industry, and it does not from my seat where I am today,” DoD CIO Kirsten Davie said.
ABAKALIKI— In what is being described as one of the most comprehensive private developmental interventions in the region this year, the Eleemosy Empowerment & Relief Foundation has officially handed over a newly reconstructed primary school and vital public infrastructure to the Iziola Ndiebor Ishieke Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area. The massive intervention, commissioned over […] The post Corporate Philanthropy: Tech Executive Cornelius Oroke Rebuilds Ebonyi Primary School, Upgrades Rural Infrastructure appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa and posted to social media as evidence.