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Viruses residing in human gut may play role in regulating stress, study suggests
February 6, 2024
Viruses residing in human gut may play role in regulating stress, study suggests
The gut-brain connection is gaining support as new evidence shows that gut viruses, specifically bacteriophages, play a role in response to stress. The new research, published in Nature Microbiology, suggests that manipulating these viruses could lead to new treatments for…
IEC Husaini Center presents Azadari Art Exhibition to commemorate noble role of Sayyida Zainab
February 5, 2024
IEC Husaini Center presents Azadari Art Exhibition to commemorate noble role of Sayyida Zainab
Chicago-based IEC Husaini Center organized a magnificent art exhibition to present the talent and devotion of young devotees of Ahlul-Bayt, peace be upon them, through innovative artworks revolving around the sublime character of Sayyida Zeinab, peace be upon her. In…
Biden condemns spreading anti-Arab hate, Islamophobia after publication of controversial WSJ article
February 5, 2024
Biden condemns spreading anti-Arab hate, Islamophobia after publication of controversial WSJ article
President Joe Biden on Sunday denounced anti-Arab rhetoric in response to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece targeting Dearborn, Michigan, that the mayor called “bigoted” and “Islamophobic.” The WSJ published the piece on Friday headlined as “Welcome to Dearborn, America’s…
Scientists develop new lithium battery design for electric cars with super-fast charge time
February 5, 2024
Scientists develop new lithium battery design for electric cars with super-fast charge time
Researchers at Cornell University have achieved a major breakthrough in battery technology by developing a lithium battery that can charge in less than five minutes while maintaining stable performance over multiple charging cycles. This innovation, as published by the journal…
Four countries quietly protest with Taliban on terror activities
February 5, 2024
Four countries quietly protest with Taliban on terror activities
The representatives of Pakistan, Iran, China and Russia, have lodged a joint protest with the Taliban regarding the rise in activities of various terrorist groups in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Express Tribune newspaper reported on Sunday, February 5. Citing its sources,…
Truck drivers may receive special permits in attempt to solve Afghanistan-Pakistan issues
February 5, 2024
Truck drivers may receive special permits in attempt to solve Afghanistan-Pakistan issues
The Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Trade Chamber has recently proposed issuing special permits for truck drivers as a solution to the issues between the two countries. Express Tribune reported on Sunday, February 4th, citing Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi, the coordinator of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint…
Desperate Rohingya escaping Myanmar, Bangladesh by boat despite rising death toll
February 2, 2024
Desperate Rohingya escaping Myanmar, Bangladesh by boat despite rising death toll
In a perilous journey across the water, thousands of Rohingya fled their homeland and refugee camps, with hundreds perishing along the way. Despite the known risks, many feel they have no choice but to continue fleeing by boat, as they…
Global cancer cases expected to rise by more than 75% by 2050, WHO says
February 1, 2024
Global cancer cases expected to rise by more than 75% by 2050, WHO says
Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. Latest figures from the WHO’s cancer arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, makes plain the growing burden of cancer,…
War on Gaza leaves thousands of children killed or maimed
February 1, 2024
War on Gaza leaves thousands of children killed or maimed
In the ongoing war in Gaza Strip, children, who make up nearly half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million, have had their lives shattered by the brutal war. According to Palestinian health officials, more than 11,500 under-18s have been killed,…
7.5M children to receive anti-polio vaccines in Afghanistan
February 1, 2024
7.5M children to receive anti-polio vaccines in Afghanistan
More than 7.5 million children under five would receive anti-polio vaccines in 21 out of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, a statement of the country’s Ministry of Public Health said. A total of 7,580,085 children under five would receive the doses of…