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Revolutionary Brain-Inspired Materials Transform the Future of Computing
September 28, 2024
Revolutionary Brain-Inspired Materials Transform the Future of Computing
Researchers from Texas A&M University, Sandia National Lab, and Stanford University have developed groundbreaking materials that mimic the brain’s axons, potentially transforming computing technologies, SciTech Daily reported. Published in Nature, this study reveals how these materials can propagate electrical signals…
Clashes Resume Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Nangarhar
September 28, 2024
Clashes Resume Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Nangarhar
On September 27, clashes erupted in the Goshteh district of Nangarhar between Pakistani border guards and Taliban forces, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Local residents reported ongoing skirmishes, although neither side has officially commented on the situation. There are currently no…
Researchers Link Early MS Symptoms to Long-Term Disability Risks
September 28, 2024
Researchers Link Early MS Symptoms to Long-Term Disability Risks
A recent study led by Dr. João Pedro F. Gonçalves from the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil, has uncovered a significant connection between early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and long-term disability outcomes, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Published in the…
Ethnic Chin Refugees in Malaysia Accuse UNHCR of Neglect and Mistreatment
September 28, 2024
Ethnic Chin Refugees in Malaysia Accuse UNHCR of Neglect and Mistreatment
Ethnic Chin refugees in Malaysia are voicing serious concerns against the UNHCR, alleging mistreatment and inadequate protection that jeopardizes their safety, VOA reported yesterday. During a protest in Kuala Lumpur on September 26, 2024, members of the Alliance of Chin…
Elon Musk’s X Seeks Reinstatement in Brazil After Court Compliance
September 28, 2024
Elon Musk’s X Seeks Reinstatement in Brazil After Court Compliance
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has complied with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ orders and requested reinstatement in Brazil, VOA reported. Following a court ruling on August 30 that led to X being blocked, the platform has…
Migrant Crossings through Panama’s Darien Gap Drop by 35% in 2024
September 28, 2024
Migrant Crossings through Panama’s Darien Gap Drop by 35% in 2024
Migrant crossings through Panama’s perilous Darien Gap have decreased by 35% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing local officials. According to Alexis de Gracia, head of the National Border Service’s eastern brigade, a total of…
Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeastern U.S., Claims Over 40 Lives
September 28, 2024
Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeastern U.S., Claims Over 40 Lives
Hurricane Helene has left more than 40 dead and millions without power across the southeastern United States, The Guardian reported today. Making landfall late Thursday in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, the storm weakened to a tropical storm…
Only 17% of Chief Economists Expect Strong Growth in MENA Region, Says Report
September 28, 2024
Only 17% of Chief Economists Expect Strong Growth in MENA Region, Says Report
Only 17 percent of chief economists anticipate strong growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for 2024-25, Arab News reported yesterday citing the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook. The International Monetary Fund projects MENA’s growth to…
Ten Dead, Seven Missing in Nepal Floods and Landslides
September 28, 2024
Ten Dead, Seven Missing in Nepal Floods and Landslides
In Nepal, ten people have died and seven are missing due to severe floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, Xinhua reported yesterday. The incidents occurred across Kavrepalanchowk, Lalitpur, and Dhankuta districts, where numerous homes were either destroyed or swept…
Alarming Surge in Gang Violence in Haiti: Over 3,600 Lives Lost in 2024
September 28, 2024
Alarming Surge in Gang Violence in Haiti: Over 3,600 Lives Lost in 2024
According to the United Nations, at least 3,661 people have been killed in Haiti in the first half of 2024 due to escalating gang violence, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This figure includes 100 children and reflects a continuation of last…