In Ancient Peru, a Parrot Trade That Crossed the Andes
Scientists studied centuries-old bird feathers from an ancient tomb on the coast, and then traced the origins back to the Amazon.
Month: March 2026
Sarsabz Tabeer campaign honors rural women powering Pakistan’s agriculture
Fatima Fertilizer’s Sarsabz Tabeer campaign honors women farmers driving Pakistan’s agriculture growth today The world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026. The Sarsabz Tabeer programme by Fatima Fertilizer’s flagship, paid tribute to the countless rural women whose labor quietly sustains Pakistan’s agricultural economy. Launched as part of the “Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change” … Read more
At least five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
US President Trump among those urging Australia to offer players asylum, citing grave fears for their safety Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke poses in an undisclosed location with five Iranian women soccer players who have been granted asylum in Australia on Mar 10, 2026. Photo: Australia Ministry of Home Affairs At least five … Read more
Shrinking pastures threaten rural livelihoods
Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk A research report published in 2023 highlighted that climate change is causing the spread of diseases, shortages of fodder and water, and increased competition over land and water resources.in Pakistan. PHOTO: PIXABAY LAHORE: Natural pastures in northern … Read more
Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries
[The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.
Nearly 700,000 Displaced by War in Lebanon, U.N. Says
Mass evacuation orders and an intensifying Israeli bombing campaign targeting the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah have caused a humanitarian crisis, aid groups warn.
San Francisco Bay Area Residents Weigh Possibility of BART Reductions
[The Bay Area Rapid Transit system was once so successful, it could rely mostly on riders to sustain itself. But the pandemic dealt BART an unusually heavy blow.
The Race to Stop Wildlife Trafficking in Africa
In Nigeria, customs officers and conservationists are confronting the grim impacts of the $20 billion trade.
YouTube Adds Tool to Help Public Figures Report Fake Videos
Social media companies are under pressure to crack down on so-called deepfake videos that use deceptive images of real people.
Govt announces austerity steps, declares Friday additional weekly holiday
[ PM forms special committee headed by Dar to monitor progress; Friday declared weekly additional holiday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review the implementation of government-announced austerity measures in light of the current regional situation, on Tuesday. Photo: PID Facing rising fuel costs, the federal and provincial governments have introduced a range of … Read more
