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Climate change doubles risk of deadly central European floods, study finds
September 25, 2024
Climate change doubles risk of deadly central European floods, study finds
Scientists warn that climate change is intensifying heavy rains and increasing the likelihood of devastating floods in Central Europe. A new analysis from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group reveals that the floods which killed at least 24 people across…
Afghan refugees face harsh conditions as deportations from Iran surge
September 25, 2024
Afghan refugees face harsh conditions as deportations from Iran surge
Thousands of Afghan refugees are returning to Afghanistan daily from Iran, often under harsh conditions, following increased deportations, news reports confirm. Many, some born in Iran, have been expelled after their visas expired or were caught without proper documents. Around…
Study shows rise in problematic social media use among teens post-pandemic
September 25, 2024
Study shows rise in problematic social media use among teens post-pandemic
A new international study has found a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents since the pandemic. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study surveyed nearly 280,000 children aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries. It…
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Announces New Measures Against Illegal Content
September 25, 2024
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Announces New Measures Against Illegal Content
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a crackdown on illegal content following his arrest in France, The Guardian reported on Monday. In a message on his personal messaging channel, he revealed that the platform has removed significant amounts of problematic content…
Six Killed, Seven Injured in Hunan Bridge Crash
September 25, 2024
Six Killed, Seven Injured in Hunan Bridge Crash
A tragic accident on Lusong Bridge in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, resulted in six fatalities and seven injuries early Monday morning, Dawn reported yesterday. Police reported that a car lost control after being rear-ended, veering into oncoming traffic and colliding with…
Central Vietnam Floods Claim Three Lives and Displace Thousands
September 25, 2024
Central Vietnam Floods Claim Three Lives and Displace Thousands
Severe flooding in central Vietnam has resulted in three fatalities and forced over 11,700 residents to evacuate their homes, TRTWorld reported yesterday. Disaster officials reported that heavy rains from a recent storm have caused river levels to rise dangerously high,…
UNICEF Warns of Catastrophic Impact on Children Amid Escalating Violence in Lebanon
September 25, 2024
UNICEF Warns of Catastrophic Impact on Children Amid Escalating Violence in Lebanon
UNICEF reported that at least 35 children were killed in Lebanon on Monday, surpassing the total number of child fatalities in the past 11 months, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. The deputy representative to Lebanon, Ettie Higgins, stated that over 1,645…
Breakthrough in Hepatitis C Research Offers Hope for Vaccine Development
September 25, 2024
Breakthrough in Hepatitis C Research Offers Hope for Vaccine Development
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a protein complex on the hepatitis C virus that facilitates cell infection, paving the way for potential vaccine development, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. This discovery is crucial, as approximately 58 million people…
New Research Reveals Water on Moon’s Surface
September 25, 2024
New Research Reveals Water on Moon’s Surface
Recent findings indicate that water on the moon is more widespread than previously believed, even in sunlit areas, Earth.com revealed yesterday. Roger Clark, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, and his team utilized data from the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft’s…
In compliance with directives of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation launches campaign to assist Lebanese people
September 25, 2024
In compliance with directives of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation launches campaign to assist Lebanese people
In compliance with the directives of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has launched a humanitarian campaign to support those affected by the ongoing Israeli aggression in Lebanon. Under…