Dengue fever
Bangladesh has witnessed its deadliest dengue outbreak this year, with 80 deaths recorded in October alone, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The health authorities logged a total of 2,250 dengue cases in October, marking the year's highest monthly total. The death toll has
Owens, Candace
FBI Director Kash Patel sparked controversy by using an agency jet to see his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, perform the national anthem at a wrestling event, leading to the firing of a top official, Steven Palmer, after 27 years of service. Patel defended himself and his girlfriend in a lengthy post
Deterrence (Strategy)
China's foreign ministry has categorically denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that the country had conducted secret nuclear testing. Trump's announcement came as a surprise, as the US has not conducted a nuclear explosion since 1992. China, in response, emphasized its commitment to upholding
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has shed light on the distinct neurodevelopmental pathways to cognitive functioning in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties. The research, conducted by Joni Holmes and colleagues at the University of East Anglia, examined the cognitive and learning
Air pollution
The Delhi government's decision to conduct a cloud seeding experiment to improve air quality has been met with skepticism from the Congress party, which claims that the initiative was taken without scientific advice and yielded little result. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged the PM, environment ministry,
Emergency preparedness
Mahmood Fayazi, an assistant professor and head of the Disaster and Emergency Management Program at Royal Roads University, emphasizes the significance of local participation in the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, beyond mere ceasefire agreements. The Israeli war in Gaza has resulted in devastating consequences, including the destruction of 84%
India. Indian Navy
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launched the heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03 or Gsat-7R, into space on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in India's space program. Weighing 4,410kg, the satellite is designed to provide robust telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) for the Indian Navy.
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Reports from Al Arabiya indicate that Hamas is engaging in mediation-supervised negotiations to secure the safe withdrawal of its remaining fighters from southern Gaza, specifically from tunnel networks in the Rafah and Khan Younis areas, as part of a broader deal. This development comes as Israel Defense Forces transferred three
Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel
As Braimah Kanneh-Mason played the violin concerto of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the audience was transported to a different era, one where a Black British composer was celebrated for integrating European Romantic style with musical traditions of his West African heritage. Born 150 years ago, Coleridge-Taylor's legacy has dimmed over
Diseases
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has investigated the effectiveness of specialist-delivered nutrition and exercise interventions on the physical health of individuals with severe mental illness. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, involved an electronic database search of Scopus, Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL,
Petroleum industry
The oil cartel OPEC Plus agreed to increase oil production by 137,000 barrels a day, starting in December, but decided to pause further increases due to concerns about an oversupply. The group attributed the temporary halt to "seasonality," but market analysts believe it may be a sign
Mamdani, Zohran
As New York City prepares for a volatile mayoral election, the city is poised on the cusp of a transformative moment, grappling with paradoxes that have defined its identity for centuries. The election, already a significant event, takes on even greater importance as it promises to reshuffle the city'
