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Social Media, Smartphones Fuel Loneliness Among Young Adults, Psychologist Warns ——————————— Despite constant online connection through social media and smartphones, many young adults aged 18 to 25 report feeling lonely and emotionally distant, an article by Hindustan Times revealed citing…

International experts have warned of a growing demographic crisis as fertility rates continue to fall in many parts of the world, Anadolu Agency reported. The trend, observed across multiple regions, is expected to have significant long-term impacts on economies and…

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states unanimously approved a landmark pandemic agreement on Tuesday, aiming to improve global preparedness and response to future health crises. The treaty, developed over three years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating impact,…

The World Health Organization’s 78th annual assembly opened Monday in Geneva under the banner of “One World for Health,” marking a pivotal moment for global health governance as nations prepare to adopt the first-ever pandemic agreement, Xinhua reported. WHO Director-General…

As the World Health Organization (WHO) convenes its annual assembly in Geneva, officials face the daunting challenge of operating without the United States, historically its largest funder, Arab News reported. The US, which contributed about 18% of WHO’s budget, announced…

The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19 to 27 May 2025, under the theme “One World for Health,” WHO website reported. The Assembly will focus heavily on the intersection of health and climate…

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) revealed that internal displacement reached an unprecedented 83.4 million by the end of 2024—equivalent to Germany’s population and more than double the 2018 figure, Reliefweb.com reported. Nearly 90% (73.5 million) fled conflict and violence,…

New 2024 marriage data reveals a striking divide: Muslim-majority countries maintain nearly double the EU’s marriage rates, with religious values outweighing economic factors in shaping marital trends. Turkey (8.1 marriages/1,000 people) and Malaysia (7.9) led Muslim-majority nations in 2024, far…

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a YouGov survey spanning the U.S. and five Western European nations reveals profound public anxiety about the looming threat of a third world war, with Russia identified as the most likely catalyst.…

Four people lost their lives and 13 others were injured in a landslide in Algeria’s western coastal city of Oran, Arab News reported. The landslide occurred late Saturday in the city’s Hai Essanouber district, according to the civil defense agency…