WASHINGTON: The world’s media went into overdrive on Wednesday after the chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee warned of a “serious national security threat” that multiple sources then identified as Russia's ambition to deploy a nuclear anti-satellite system in space. But how realistic is
LONDON: In the fast-paced world of tech, remote work has become a prevalent model, providing flexibility but also contributing to health challenges for professionals like Matthew Hans-Bello and Nuel Umahi, Benjamindada reported. As they navigate the blurred lines between work and personal space, issues ranging from
BERLIN/MUNICH: Leading politicians, military officers and diplomats from around the world gather in Munich on Friday for a security conference that will be dominated by the wars in Israel and Ukraine as well as fears over the US commitment to defending its allies. German Chancellor Olaf
WASHINGTON: After meeting with US President Joe Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah has called for a full and “lasting ceasefire” to end the current war in the besieged Gaza Strip, as Israel prepares to launch a ground offensive into the crowded southern city of Rafah. King Abdullah’s
GAZA: Eleven-year-old Noor's left leg was almost entirely torn off when her home in Jabalia, Gaza was hit by an explosion in October. Now her right leg, fitted with a heavy metal bar and four screws drilled into the bone, may have to be amputated. "It
LONDON: Have you ever wondered about the subtle ways online images shape our perceptions? A recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, explores the alarming revelation that online images contribute significantly to reinforcing gender stereotypes, leaving a lasting impact on societal biases. In a world where
ZLITEN Libya: Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem – its houses and fields have been inundated by a mysterious upsurge of groundwater. Stagnant water and squishy mud have flooded houses, streets and palm groves around the
UNITED NATIONS: In a UN Security Council debate on climate and water scarcity, Pakistan has once again emphasised the need for strict adherence to the Indus Water Treaty. “Increasing water demand, coupled with climate change impacts, creates the potential for trans-boundary water disputes in several parts
LONDON: Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) – a cheap and effective treatment for diarrhoea — can save lives of half a million children every year, according to a study. A whopping 500,000 children under five die of diarrhoea globally. India accounts for the most cases of child diarrhoea
LONDON: The world has entered an era of increasing instability as countries around the globe boost military spending in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Hamas attack on Israel and China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. That’s the conclusion of a new report