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45,000 Afghans Sought Asylum in Europe in 2024, Reports EUAA
September 18, 2024
45,000 Afghans Sought Asylum in Europe in 2024, Reports EUAA
In the first half of 2024, 45,000 Afghans applied for asylum in European countries, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). It added that, by July, a total of 513,000 asylum applications were recorded across…
Scientists Confirm ‘Third State’ of Existence Beyond Life and Death
September 18, 2024
Scientists Confirm ‘Third State’ of Existence Beyond Life and Death
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have proposed the existence of a “third state” of being which challenges conventional definitions of life and death, Earth.com revealed in an article on Tuesday. This phenomenon occurs when cells from deceased organisms continue to…
How Plant Stem Cells Could Support Human Growth
September 18, 2024
How Plant Stem Cells Could Support Human Growth
Research by Professor Huanzhong Wang at the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources highlights the untapped potential of plant stem cells in enhancing food supply resilience, earth.com revealed in an article on Tuesday. While animal stem cells have garnered…
Fifth of GPs use Al to perform administrative tasks, study finds
September 18, 2024
Fifth of GPs use Al to perform administrative tasks, study finds
A survey published in BMJ Health and Care Informatics reveals that one in five GPs are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google’s Gemini in their clinical practice. Out of the 1,006 GPs surveyed, nearly a third of…
Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Sudanese Refugee Camps in Chad
September 18, 2024
Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Sudanese Refugee Camps in Chad
As the civil war in Sudan intensifies, over half a million refugees have fled to eastern Chad, where humanitarian needs are critical, reliefweb reported on Monday. According to the article, In Aboutengue camp, nearly 44,500 Sudanese refugees, primarily women and…
Partial lunar eclipse, supermoon and harvest moon observed across Europe
September 18, 2024
Partial lunar eclipse, supermoon and harvest moon observed across Europe
Europe witnessed a striking celestial event in the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, featuring a full Moon that coincides with a partial lunar eclipse, a supermoon, and a harvest moon. A supermoon happens when the Moon reaches its closest point to…
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
September 18, 2024
Taliban Impose Ban on Shia Religious Texts, Deride Followers as ‘Polytheists’
The Taliban have intensified restrictions against Shia Muslims in Afghanistan, banning the import of Shia religious books and prayer texts, an article by Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday. Pilgrims returning from Karbala report harsh treatment at border crossings, particularly at Islam…
Israel’s Blood Diamond Trade: A Profound Ethical Dilemma
September 18, 2024
Israel’s Blood Diamond Trade: A Profound Ethical Dilemma
A detailed investigation reveals Israel’s significant involvement in the blood diamond trade, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where diamonds are mined amidst ongoing violence and human rights violations, TRTWorld revealed in an article on Tuesday. Despite having…
Doctors urge Finnish government to reconsider plans to ban undocumented migrants from healthcare
September 18, 2024
Doctors urge Finnish government to reconsider plans to ban undocumented migrants from healthcare
Medical professionals in Finland are calling on the right-wing government to reconsider its proposal to ban undocumented migrants from accessing non-emergency healthcare, citing serious concerns over the impact on public health and vulnerable communities, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. The…
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
September 18, 2024
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
Meta is introducing new “teen accounts” for Instagram users under 18, allowing parents more control over their children’s activity on the platform, including the option to restrict access during nighttime hours, The Guardian reported. This change will initially apply to…