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Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have made significant strides in understanding depression by identifying specific brain circuits that can be stimulated to reverse depressive symptoms in mice, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Published in Nature, the study…

Afghan refugees in Tajikistan are grappling with significant challenges related to residency and exploitation by organizations claiming to assist migrants, Khaama Press reported. Many refugees, despite having all necessary legal documents, report threats of deportation. An Afghan refugee shared with…

In 2024, the Canary Islands experienced a significant surge in irregular migration, receiving a record 46,843 migrants, Arab News reported. This alarming trend reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Europe in managing migration flows, particularly as routes shift due to…

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from all over Iraq gathered in the holy city of Samarra on Saturday, 3rd of Holy Rajab, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him. The mourners expressed…

A new study has established a connection between loneliness and adverse health outcomes, revealing that individuals who experience social isolation may have elevated levels of certain proteins associated with various diseases, The Guardian reported. Researchers analyzed data from over 42,000…

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was reported on Friday as the most polluted city globally, Anadolu Agency reported citing daily weather data. Data from AirVisual, an independent source for global air pollution statistics, indicated that the PM2.5 concentration in Hanoi’s…

Patients are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, along with cold and pneumonia-like signs, prompting the Indian government to remain alert, stating, “There is no need to panic.”More details in the following report: A rapidly spreading virus in China, known as Human…

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 70 people in Gaza over the past 24 hours, local news reports said. The strike hit a tent camp in Al-Mawasi, a designated humanitarian zone. Nine displaced civilians also died in the attack, according…

Planting trees in Arctic regions like Alaska, Greenland, and Iceland may harm the climate rather than help it, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience. Researchers argue that while trees store carbon, their impact on the Arctic’s high albedo—its…

Pakistan has begun collecting biometric data from children aged 10 to 18 as part of updates to its civil registry system, Biometric Update published on its official website. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Directorate General of…