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Gum disease linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, study suggests
January 22, 2025
Gum disease linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, study suggests
A new study suggests that gum disease may disrupt brain activity and increase the risk of cognitive decline, potentially contributing to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Anhui Medical University in China found that individuals with moderate-to-severe gum disease experienced…
Who is Hussain? charity supports vulnerable communities in Toronto and Houston
January 22, 2025
Who is Hussain? charity supports vulnerable communities in Toronto and Houston
The UK-based charity Who is Hussain? recently organized humanitarian campaigns in Toronto and Houston to assist those in need. In Toronto, the team distributed meals and care packages to 300 individuals in low-income housing and the homeless, while also delivering…
Trump administration ends migrant app, suspends refugee admissions amid criticism
January 22, 2025
Trump administration ends migrant app, suspends refugee admissions amid criticism
The Trump administration has terminated the CBP One app, a tool introduced under the Biden administration to allow migrants to schedule asylum appointments. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that the app is no longer operational and canceled all…
Brazil’s Wildfires Consume Area Larger Than Italy in 2024
January 22, 2025
Brazil’s Wildfires Consume Area Larger Than Italy in 2024
A new report reveals that Brazil experienced a staggering loss of wilderness in 2024, with 30.86 million hectares burned—an area larger than Italy, The Guardian reported. This figure marks a 79% increase from 2023 and is the largest recorded by…
2025 Declared International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
January 22, 2025
2025 Declared International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
In response to the alarming rate of glacier retreat due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP), the UN website reported. This initiative, co-facilitated by UNESCO and the World Meteorological…
Increasing Persecution of Crimean Muslims by Russia: Human Rights Report Reveals Alarming Trends
January 22, 2025
Increasing Persecution of Crimean Muslims by Russia: Human Rights Report Reveals Alarming Trends
A recent report by the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group highlights escalating political and religious persecution of Muslims in Crimea, particularly Crimean Tatar Muslims. The report, as quoted by Jurist News, indicates that since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014,…
Punjab Completes Master Plans to Combat Illegal Housing Schemes
January 22, 2025
Punjab Completes Master Plans to Combat Illegal Housing Schemes
The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has finalized urban master plans for 32 districts, aiming to regulate land use and curb illegal housing developments, Dawn Newspaper reported. This initiative comes in response to the alarming loss of 225,000…
Over 7,000 Pakistani Prisoners Released from Saudi Arabia Between 2019, 2024
January 22, 2025
Over 7,000 Pakistani Prisoners Released from Saudi Arabia Between 2019, 2024
A total of 7,208 Pakistani prisoners have been released from Saudi prisons between 2019 and 2024, Dawn Newspaper reported citing Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. This information was shared in the Senate in response to a question…
Mystery illness claims 17 lives in Jammu and Kashmir village
January 21, 2025
Mystery illness claims 17 lives in Jammu and Kashmir village
A mysterious illness has caused 17 deaths and affected at least 38 people in Badhaal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, since December 2024, Indian website Firstpost reported on Monday. The latest victim passed away on Sunday at a government…
Landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java kills 16, injures 10
January 21, 2025
Landslide in Indonesia’s Central Java kills 16, injures 10
A landslide in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia, has claimed 16 lives and left 10 injured, according to the regional disaster mitigation agency and police. Triggered by heavy rainfall, the landslide has complicated rescue efforts, with search teams racing against time…