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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…
Tunisia Accused of Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections
September 17, 2024
Tunisia Accused of Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections
Amnesty International has condemned the recent arrest of at least 97 members of the opposition group Ennahda in Tunisia, which occurred on September 12 and 13, Jurist News reported on Tuesday. The organization claims these arrests, made under conspiracy and…
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
September 17, 2024
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
At least nine people, including a child, were killed and more than 2,750 injured in a cyberattack allegedly carried out by Israel on Tuesday, according to news reports and Lebanese officials. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, described the pager…
Global Index for Free and Fair Elections Hits Record Low in 2023
September 17, 2024
Global Index for Free and Fair Elections Hits Record Low in 2023
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has reported a significant decline in the global index for free and fair elections, marking the largest drop on record for 2023, an article by VOA reported today. This decline continues…