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A recent study from the University of Queensland has revealed that frailty significantly increases the risk of developing dementia, with early intervention potentially preventing its onset, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. The research, which tracked nearly 30,000 participants across four longitudinal…

At COP29 in Baku, leaders in technology and the environment endorsed the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action, emphasizing the role of digital technologies and AI in climate action, the UN website reported. This historic declaration, supported by over 1,000…

With hearts filled with grief and sorrow, believers gathered across the globe to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatimah Al-Zahra, peace be upon her, a towering figure who epitomized sacrifice and steadfastness in defending Islamic values and principles. In…

Yemeni health authorities have reported 48 deaths and approximately 8,000 cholera cases in Taiz Governorate since the start of 2024, raising alarms over the worsening health crisis and the urgent need for international intervention. Taysir Al-Sama’i, the media and education…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported Thursday that more than 343,000 people were displaced from Sudan’s Gezira State between October 20 and November 13 due to escalating clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).…

In an escalatory move, Israeli forces detonated the Prophet Simeon shrine and destroyed several historical and residential sites in the town of Shamaa, South Lebanon, on Friday. This act came after the army’s failed incursion into the area, sparking widespread…

On Friday, November 15, the UN highlighted the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) as part of the upcoming 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNITE! Invest to…

Researchers have uncovered a thriving community of microorganisms in the Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on Earth, said an article by Earth.com yesterday. Traditionally viewed as lifeless, this arid region in Chile is home to resilient microbes that…

Cities in India and Pakistan are grappling with severe smog that has significantly degraded air quality, prompting authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province to declare a “health crisis,” Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. In New Delhi, air quality reached a hazardous level…

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has announced a collaboration with IELTS to offer complimentary English language proficiency tests for refugees, aiming to enhance their educational and employment prospects, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This initiative seeks to address the significant challenges…