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UN Commision: War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria sectarian violence ———————————— A UN investigative team has found that war crimes were likely committed by both interim government forces and fighters loyal to Syria’s former regime during a…

Inside Mine That Feeds the Tech World, Funds Congo’s Rebels ———————————– A Reuters investigation has shed light on a coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that is fueling the global tech industry while also funding a rebel…

Study Links ADHD Medication to Lower Risk of Suicidal Behaviors and Other Risks —————————— A large-scale study in Sweden suggests a strong link between ADHD medication and a reduced risk of several negative outcomes, including suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport…

Iraqi Scholar: Arbaeen March Is a ‘Civilizational Project’ ———————————– An Iraqi academic has described the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage as a “comprehensive civilizational project,” a blueprint for building a unified and values-based society. The statement was reported by IQNA, the International…

Urgent Action Needed for Children and Families in Sweida ————————– A new report from UNICEF highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing children and families in the As-Sweida Governorate in Syria, following a surge in violence in July and early August,…

Boat Sinks Near Italy, 26 Migrants Drown —————————– A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Europe capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 people, according to a report from Khaama Press. The…

Breakthrough Found: Grapevines Could Offer Alternative to Plastic Packaging ————————— Researchers at South Dakota State University (SDSU) have developed a biodegradable film from a common agricultural byproduct—grapevine prunings—that could serve as a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging, Earth.com reported. The…

Research: Exercise Can Slow Aging Down to Your DNA —————————– New research shows that regular exercise can slow the aging process at a cellular level, right down to your DNA, Earth.com reported. According to a study published in the journal…

Scientists Discover How Plant Roots ‘Rewire’ to Fight Drought ———————– Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have made a significant discovery about how plant roots adapt to environmental stress, finding that they “rewire” themselves to optimize water and nutrient…

Scientists Detect Oxygen in Universe’s Most Distant Galaxy —————————— In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected traces of oxygen in JADES-GS-z14-0, the most distant galaxy ever found, Earth.com reported. This finding was made using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)…