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Aid to Gaza Remains Insufficient Weeks After Ceasefire, Agencies Warn ………… Humanitarian agencies have warned that far too little aid is reaching Gaza nearly four weeks after a ceasefire, as hunger and poor living conditions persist with winter approaching, Reuters…

UN Calls for Western Sahara Talks Based on Morocco’s Autonomy Plan ——————————————— The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called for renewed talks regarding the future of the disputed Western Sahara territory, urging negotiations to be based on Morocco’s autonomy…

Cosmic and Genetic Mapping: Scientists Explore Human Origins and Exoplanet Extremes ————————————————– Recent scientific breakthroughs are expanding the boundaries of mapping, from using DNA to predict human characteristics to charting the fiery atmospheric conditions of distant exoplanets. Scientists have developed…

Germany Sees 55% Drop in Asylum Applications as Deportations Accelerate Under New Policy ——————————————– Germany has reported a 55% decline in asylum applications this year amid the implementation of tougher migration rules and an expanded deportation program, according to Interior…

China Successfully Launches Yaogan-46 Remote Sensing Satellite ————————————– China on Monday successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-46, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. The satellite was lifted into orbit…

Australia to Offer Three Hours of Free Solar Power Daily for Households in Three States ———————————– Australian households in New South Wales, South-East Queensland, and South Australia will soon receive at least three hours of free solar power each day,…

Northwestern Scientists Boost Chemotherapy Drug Potency by 20,000 Times Using Nanotechnology ———————————– In a major cancer research breakthrough, scientists at Northwestern University have re-engineered a common chemotherapy drug, increasing its potency by 20,000 times and enhancing its safety and precision,…

Shia Youth Killed in Targeted Attack in Karachi ——————————- A young Shia man, identified as Adil Hussain, was shot dead in a targeted attack by armed militants linked to the Sunni extremist group Sipah-e-Sahaba in Karachi, Pakistan. According to Al…

Daily Walks May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression, Long-Term Study Suggests …………… Even modest daily exercise may slow the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease among older adults at risk of developing the condition, The Guardian reported. A 14-year study led by…

Philippines on Alert as Tropical Cyclone Tino Nears Landfall …………. The Philippines is bracing for its 20th tropical cyclone of the year as Tropical Cyclone Tino, locally called Kalmaegi, strengthens rapidly off the country’s eastern coast, The Guardian reported. According…