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Two Dead and 36 Injured in Shooting at Party in the U.S. State of Georgia

Local officials and officials from the U.S. state of Georgia reported that two people were killed and about 36 others were injured, some in critical condition, in a shooting incident early Sunday during a party in one of the state's neighborhoods.

Ofoq News1 minuteMonday, 5 October 2026 at 04:59

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King Salman Center Launches Health and Educational Projects in Gaza

The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Works launched a dialysis center project in the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to the Saudi Press Agency "SPA".

Ofoq News2 minutesMonday, 5 October 2026 at 03:19

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The U.S. Army Selects 5 Companies to Develop the PrSM Missile with a Range of 1000 Kilometers

The U.S. Army has selected 5 companies to develop prototypes for the PrSM Increment 4 program, reviving the competition for next-generation long-range missiles.

Ofoq News3 minutesSunday, 4 October 2026 at 19:00

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"KAUST" and "Oxford" Develop a Sensor to Detect Parkinson's Disease with 90.9% Accuracy

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the University of Oxford in the UK, have developed a highly sensitive electronic sensor to detect molecular signatures associated with Parkinson's disease in blood samples.

Ofoq News4 minutesSunday, 4 October 2026 at 15:10

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Spain.. 2 Dead Due to Floods in Catalonia and Warning of a "Small Hurricane"

Two people have died, and another is missing due to heavy rains and floods that swept through the Catalonia region in Spain, according to authorities on Sunday.

Ofoq News2 minutesSunday, 4 October 2026 at 14:47

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Nuclear Reactor and Electromagnetic Gun.. China Outlines the Future Tank

Defense researchers in China have prepared a long-term plan for an electric tank weighing 60 tons, powered by a small nuclear reactor, and equipped with a 50-megajoule electromagnetic gun.

Ofoq News4 minutesSunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:31

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Experimental Immunotherapy Achieves Promising Results for Patients with Stiff Person Syndrome

The American company (Kyverna Therapeutics) has developed an experimental treatment that has shown significant benefits for patients suffering from severe autoimmune diseases affecting the nerves and muscles.

Ofoq News4 minutesSunday, 4 October 2026 at 09:40

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With 6 People Onboard.. Medical Evacuation Plane Missing Between Bermuda and Boston

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Saturday that a plane used for medical purposes went missing during its flight from Bermuda to Boston with 6 people onboard.

Ofoq News2 minutesSunday, 4 October 2026 at 00:50

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70,000 in the Streets of Madrid.. Housing Crisis Sparks Widespread Protests in Spain

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of the capital Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, escalating their demands for action to address the worsening housing crisis, following the parliament's rejection of a government package of measures.

Ofoq News2 minutesSaturday, 3 October 2026 at 18:22

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Paving the Way for the Development of Obesity and Diabetes Medications: Discovery of the 'Fat Burning Coordinator'

Researchers have identified a protein that acts as a molecular switch, helping fat cells coordinate energy burning with the biological clock, environmental temperature, and food quality, in a discovery that may open a new pathway for understanding metabolic regulation and possibly developing treatments for obesity and diabetes.

Ofoq News4 minutesFriday, 2 October 2026 at 22:00

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U.S. Navy and Raytheon Enhance Munitions Production Through SM-6 Missile Deal

Raytheon's RTX unit has secured a deal worth up to $24.4 billion to accelerate the production of interceptor missiles for the U.S. Navy, according to Bloomberg.

Ofoq News2 minutesFriday, 2 October 2026 at 01:48

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Bangladesh.. Warning of Dengue Fever Escalation in October Due to Weather

Bangladesh entered October amidst a worsening outbreak of dengue fever, after September recorded the deadliest month for the disease this year, while experts warned that weather conditions could lead to further spread of the infection, increasing pressure on hospitals that are already struggling with the worst measles outbreak in the world.

Ofoq News4 minutesThursday, 1 October 2026 at 14:23

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Why Do Some Children Not Respond to Asthma Medications? A Genetic Test Determines the Treatment

Researchers have stated that some children with asthma do not benefit from a medication used to reduce asthma attacks due to a common genetic variant, opening the door for the use of genetic testing to select the most suitable treatment for each patient.

Ofoq News3 minutesThursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:37

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Discovery of a Mechanism Paving the Way for Developing a Virus-Based Treatment to Combat Bacteria

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism that bacteria use to detect the viruses attacking them, in a step that could help scientists develop a virus-based treatment to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Ofoq News3 minutesThursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:39

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Musk Participates in Leading the Meridian Project to Anticipate Future Weapons and Warfare Technologies

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that billionaire Elon Musk will participate in leading the 'Meridian Project,' a new initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Defense aimed at anticipating the nature of wars in the coming years and decades, and identifying the weapons and technologies that its forces will need.

Ofoq News4 minutesThursday, 1 October 2026 at 01:48

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As the disease worsens.. Pennsylvania records 943 measles cases

The Pennsylvania Department of Health stated on its website that the number of measles cases has reached 943 as of Wednesday, as the state faces an increase in the spread of the highly contagious disease.

Ofoq News2 minutesWednesday, 30 September 2026 at 23:10

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HMS Agamemnon.. Testing of Britain's Latest Nuclear Attack Submarine Begins

Britain is preparing to test its latest nuclear-powered and conventionally armed submarine, HMS Agamemnon, nicknamed Awesome Aggie, before it joins the Royal Navy and officially enters service.

Ofoq News4 minutesWednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:42

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F/A-XX.. The Pentagon Awards Boeing a Contract to Develop a Sixth-Generation Fighter

The U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a contract to develop the sixth-generation F/A-XX strike fighter, as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, valued at over $20 billion.

Ofoq News2 minutesTuesday, 29 September 2026 at 23:49

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Russia Develops Su-57 Based on Combat Operations Experience

The Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced the delivery of a new batch of fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets to the Russian army after technical modifications based on operational experience.

Ofoq News5 minutesTuesday, 29 September 2026 at 18:00

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Russia finds it difficult to catch up.. Ukraine receives 300 American Penguin drones

American company Redwire announced the delivery of more than 300 Penguin reconnaissance drones to Ukraine, noting that the version recently delivered flies at much higher altitudes compared to those sent for the first time in 2022, making it difficult for Russian FPV attack drones to reach them.

Ofoq News4 minutesTuesday, 29 September 2026 at 13:37

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The Pentagon Awards Raytheon a $20.7 Billion Contract for the Production of AMRAAM Missiles

The U.S. Department of Defense, known as the Pentagon, has awarded Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, a multi-year interim contract worth $20.7 billion to accelerate the production of AMRAAM missiles, as part of the U.S. military's efforts to replenish weapon stocks depleted due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Ofoq News2 minutesTuesday, 29 September 2026 at 02:25

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International Organizations: The World Needs to Increase Renewable Energy by More than 200%

A report issued by organizations concerned with renewable energy on Monday stated that the world needs to increase the deployment of renewable energy by more than 200% to meet a climate commitment by 2030, despite the sector recording an unprecedented level last year.

Ofoq News3 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 15:09

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches First Cars of "Seer" Company

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched the first cars of the national company "Seer" under the name "Exobot", in a move that shifts one of the Kingdom's key bets to localize the automotive industry from the stage of building factories and supply chains to product launch, as part of efforts to diversify the economy and enhance the contribution of advanced industries to the local GDP.

Ofoq News3 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 12:48

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The Pentagon Signs Agreements to Increase Production of THAAD and Patriot Missiles

The U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) announced on Monday that it has signed two agreements lasting 7 years with General Dynamics (GD-OTS) and Lockheed Martin to increase missile production.

Ofoq News3 minutesTuesday, 1 September 2026 at 14:59

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The Pentagon Allocates $46 Million for the Development of a Vertical Takeoff and Landing Cargo Drone

The U.S. military has awarded Elroy Air a contract worth $46 million to develop an autonomous electric hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft, according to an announcement from the Department of Defense (the Pentagon).

Ofoq News3 minutesMonday, 24 August 2026 at 10:20

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The Pentagon Awards Raytheon a $23 Billion Contract for Tomahawk Missile Production

The U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) has signed a contract worth $22.9 billion with Raytheon to accelerate the production of Tomahawk missiles, which represent one of the United States' main long-range strike capabilities.

Ofoq News4 minutesMonday, 17 August 2026 at 15:15