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Australian man with heart failure walks out of the hospital with BiVACOR artificial heart. BiVACOR is the world’s first implantable rotary blood pump for heart failure patients. The implant served as a bridge to a donor heart transplant, lasting over 100 days. Australian government invested $50 million to develop the BiVACOR device. BiVACOR aims to eliminate the need for donor heart transplants in the future. An Australian man has made history as the first person to walk out of a hospital with a total artificial heart implant. This groundbreaking procedure took place at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, and it…

Bayern Munich beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0, advancing 5-0 on aggregate. Harry Kane scored a goal and assisted another in the second leg. Kane’s performance silenced critics of his big-game record. Leverkusen, missing Florian Wirtz, fought but couldn’t break Bayern’s dominance. Bayern remains on track for a potential Champions League title after dominating the tie. Bayern Munich sealed their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 2-0 victory at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, completing a 5-0 aggregate win over their German rivals. Harry Kane was at the forefront of the action, scoring once and providing an assist in a…

Separatist militants blew up railway track and captured 214 passengers. The attack occurred in Balochistan on the Jaffar Express train. The Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility, threatens executions. Over 100 passengers rescued, security forces engage in intense rescue operation. Pakistani authorities condemn the attack and intensify security response. On Tuesday, separatist militants launched a deadly attack on a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan. This assault, which took place in Balochistan, resulted in dozens of hostages being taken. As a result, fierce clashes broke out with security forces, leading to a major rescue operation. The Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to…

Ukraine agrees to a 30-day ceasefire, awaiting Russia’s response. US lifts restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. Trump hopes Putin will reciprocate Ukraine’s ceasefire offer. Russian airstrike hits Kyiv shortly after Ukraine’s ceasefire declaration. International leaders urge Russia to accept ceasefire for lasting peace. Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal with Russia, but only if Moscow accepts it. This decision follows intense talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Ukrainian and US officials discussed ways to ease the ongoing war. If accepted, this could end over three years of conflict since Russia’s 2022 invasion. The announcement came just…

Over 2,000 guards fired after failing to return post-strike. Strike led to National Guard deployment in New York’s prisons. Criminal investigations launched into inmate deaths during the unrest. New deal offers overtime, but disciplinary action for those who didn’t return. State launches recruitment efforts to address staffing shortages. Over 2,000 prison guards were fired on Monday for failing to return to work after a 22-day wildcat strike. The strike, which started on February 17, stemmed from dissatisfaction with working conditions. As a result, New York’s correctional facilities faced severe staff shortages. To manage the situation, Governor Kathy Hochul deployed National…

China plans to increase investments in textiles, clean energy, electric vehicles, and technology. Chinese Ambassador announces zero-tariff treatment for Bangladesh before LDC transition. $230 million already invested by 14 Chinese firms in Bangladesh. Seminar highlights the importance of balanced trade relations and people-to-people exchanges. Bangladesh continues to seek Japanese support for infrastructure projects. China plans to significantly increase investments in key sectors like textiles, clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technology in Bangladesh. This exciting announcement came from Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, during a seminar in Dhaka today. He also highlighted the importance of deepening trade ties between…

At least 111 civilians killed during a military crackdown in Syria’s coastal region. The UN predicts the actual death toll to be much higher. Killings appear to be sectarian-based summary executions. Women and children are among the victims of the violence. The military operation is carried out by Bashar al-Assad loyalists. On Tuesday, the United Nations human rights office reported a devastating military crackdown in Syria’s coastal region. The violence, which targeted civilians, has left at least 111 people dead, with the UN estimating that the true death toll is likely to be much higher. Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesperson for…

Mahmoud Khalil, arrested for organizing Columbia University protests, faces potential deportation. Homeland Security ties arrest to President Trump’s anti-terrorism executive orders. Experts debate whether protesting qualifies as terrorist activity for green card holders. Khalil’s legal team challenges his detention in federal court. Case could set a precedent for the rights of foreign nationals engaged in activism. ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and green card holder, on Saturday. He had participated in protests at Columbia University about the Gaza conflict. This raises concerns about whether foreign nationals, including green card holders, could face deportation for political activism. The…

Nearly 300 Indian nationals rescued from Southeast Asian cybercrime scams. Repatriation reveals India’s failure to prevent citizens from being trafficked. Criminal gangs profit from scam centers, exploiting vulnerable individuals. India criticized for insufficient action in tackling fraudulent overseas job offers. Government urges citizens to verify employers, but many continue to fall victim. India has been under fire for its inadequate response to the trafficking of nearly 300 nationals to Southeast Asia, where they were forced to participate in cybercrime and other fraudulent activities. The repatriation of 283 Indian nationals from Thailand and Myanmar on Monday highlights significant shortcomings in India’s…

Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow, targeting the Russian capital with 91 drones. At least one person was killed, and multiple fires broke out due to the attack. Russia claims it shot down 337 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions. Flights were suspended in Moscow and two other cities for security reasons. The attack coincided with Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia on possible peace negotiations. Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday, sending at least 91 drones over the city. As a result, the strike caused major damage, sparking fires and disrupting key airports. Meanwhile, Russian…