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Australia Reverses Stance, Bans YouTube Accounts for Under-16s ——————————— In a significant policy reversal, the Australian government announced today that YouTube will be included among the social media platforms required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old,…

UV Technology Reduces Respiratory Infections in Elderly Care Facilities ———————————— A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that readily available germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) technology can significantly reduce respiratory infections among residents in elderly care facilities, Anadolu Agency reported.…

Syrian Authorities Evacuate Druze from Suwayda Amidst Intercommunal Clashes ——————————– Syrian authorities have facilitated the evacuation of Druze residents from Suwayda province, in a move aimed at de-escalating recent deadly intercommunal clashes, Anadolu Agency reported. On Tuesday, a convoy of…

Study Highlights Disproportionate Heat-Related Death Risk for Ethnic Minorities and Poorest in England ———————————— A significant study published in BMJ Public Health reveals that ethnic minorities and individuals residing in England’s most deprived areas face a substantially higher risk of…

Lifestyle and Vaccination Crucial in Preventing Liver Cancer Surge ———————————— A new report from The Lancet Commission on liver cancer reveals that a significant majority of liver cancer cases worldwide could be prevented through comprehensive lifestyle changes and increased vaccination…

Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity in UK Flight Bomb Threat —————————- An Indian national, identified as 41-year-old Abhay Devdas Nayak, caused a major security alert on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow on Sunday, July 27, after allegedly…

Bahrain: A Second Karbala Rooted in Centuries of Shia Devotion ——————————— Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf, is described as a “second Karbala” due to its profound historical connection to Ashura and enduring devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt…

8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Triggers Widespread Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific ———————————– A colossal 8.8-magnitude earthquake, among the strongest ever recorded, struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting immediate tsunami warnings and advisories across a vast swathe of the…

New Diabetes Subtype Identified in Africa Challenges Global Assumptions ——————————— A major international study has discovered a new subtype of type 1 diabetes (T1D) prevalent among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa, which differs from the classic autoimmune form, SciTech Daily…

New Legal Proceedings Launched Against Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Following French Court Ruling ——————————- French prosecutors have initiated new legal action against former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, following a ruling by France’s highest court that lifted his presidential immunity,…