Indonesian Jihadis Jemaah Islamiyah recently announced their decision to disband, marking the end of a decades-long terrorist group responsible for multiple deadly attacks. The group cited a shift in global jihadist ideology and the need to focus on peaceful Islamic teachings as reasons for their dissolution. This move is seen as a significant development in the fight against terrorism in Southeast Asia.
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As Grazers Replaced Wild Life In Himalayas. – Asian Scientist Magazine
A 14-year study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science found that replacing wild herbivores with livestock in ecosystems leads to cascading impacts, affecting plant composition, soil characteristics, and insect populations like spiders, grasshoppers, ticks, and mites. The study in the Spiti region of the Himalayas showed that livestock grazing disrupts the ecosystem by altering food availability and plant proportions, leading to concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases and the decline of predator...
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