Archive for August, 2022
Gorbachev ‘changed my life’ – Merkel
The former chancellor says the late Soviet leader made the peaceful reunification of Germany possible Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Mikhail Gorbachev “fundamentally” changed her life. The last Soviet leader, whose tenure
German chancellor hails late Gorbachev
Olaf Scholz has described the statesman as a “bold reformer,” thanks to whom “democracy and freedom” prevailed in Europe German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described Mikhail Gorbachev as the politician thanks to whom democracy prevailed
EU member opposes endless sanctions against Russia
Luxembourg says the bloc’s leaders should consider a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict The EU cannot just keep introducing sanction after sanction against Russia, Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said during an informal summit
Meghan Markle compares her wedding to release of Mandela
The Duchess of Sussex’s comments drew the ire of the former South African president’s grandson The grandson of Nelson Mandela lashed out at Meghan Markle on Tuesday after she likened celebrations resulting from her royal
7 Reasons To Eat A Handful Of Raisins Everyday
Raisins are basically grapes that have been dried in the sun or in a food dehydrator. In fact, the word ‘raisin’ actually comes from the Latin word ‘racemes’, which translates to a cluster of grapes
Monkeypox: Antiviral Tecovirimat Found Safe And Effective For Treatment, Says Study
According to a small study, published in the journal JAMA, the antiviral tecovirimat appears to be safe and effective for the treating monkeypox symptoms and skin lesions. It is being considered as one of the
Monkeypox: No Instance Of Sexual Transmission, Reveals Study
According to a study, jointly led by Lok Nayak Hospital and ICMR has found five confirmed clinical cases of monkeypox infection in Delhi suggesting the spread of underdiagnosed monkeypox infection at the community level. In
NASA sets new date for Moon launch
The US space agency was forced to reschedule after a serious engine malfunction was spotted just before launch time NASA has set a new launch date for its Artemis moon mission, hoping to send its
Biden hails Gorbachev as ‘remarkable’ leader
The US president praised the late Soviet leader for embracing “democratic reforms” US President Joe Biden expressed his deepest condolences over the death of Mikhail Gorbachev to his family and friends, praising his willingness to
Iran tries to ‘steal’ US sea drone
The US 5th Fleet shared footage of an Iranian ship allegedly attempting to make off with the high tech equipment The US Navy said it stopped an Iranian vessel from capturing an American sea drone
US senators use Gorbachev’s death to bash Russia
Several Democrat senators used the Soviet leader’s death to denounce the current leadership in Moscow Current and former US officials praised former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev following the news of his passing on Tuesday, though
Energy-starved Europe is about to learn the worth of Washington’s friendship
The US energy secretary is pressuring refiners to stop exporting more fuel to European allies in dire need It’s starting to look like it’s Europe’s turn to learn what Washington’s promises are worth. (Spoiler alert:
Turkey says Greece ‘challenged NATO’
Greece has committed a “hostile act” and challenged the NATO alliance by locking onto Turkish jets with Russian-made air defense missiles, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed on Tuesday, adding he wanted the US to
US voters wary of new IRS agents – poll
Some 49% of American voters believe that the 87,000 new Internal Revenue Service agents to be hired by the administration of Joe Biden will target either the middle class or the president’s political opponents, a
Germany suggests alternative to full EU visa ban for Russians
The EU could suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Moscow instead of shutting out Russians completely, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has suggested ahead of the bloc’s meeting on the issue in Prague. The minister
French officials using AI to tax private pools
Authorities took in an additional $10mn in tax revenue amid severe drought across the country Tax officials in France are using a new AI program to find thousands of undeclared private swimming pools and have
EU weighs in on training Ukraine’s military
The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has expressed hope that a bloc-wide training mission for Ukrainian troops will be approved at a ministerial meeting on Tuesday. Some member states, meanwhile, have voiced skepticism about such
Pacific nation bars US warships
The Solomon Islands won’t allow foreign military vessels in its ports until new protocol procedures are adopted The Solomon Islands has temporarily barred US Navy vessels from entering its ports months after the country signed
US urges shutdown of Europe’s largest nuclear plant
The Russian military had earlier suggested that taking the Zaporozhye facility offline could be necessary due to Ukrainian attacks Senior US officials have urged a full shutdown of Ukraine’s Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which is
What Causes Sudden Joint Pain? Read Causes and Tips For Management
Joint pain is a rising concern among people of all age groups. Earlier, it was perceived as an age-related problem caused due to wear and tear but now even young adults are complaining of joint
Having Autoimmune Diseases Increases Cardiovascular Diseases Risk: Study
Autoimmune illnesses occur when your immune system attacks healthy cells as they fail to differentiate between their own body cells and foreign cells. This mechanism generally happens when a foreign object invades the system and
Why Are Sleep Disorders Prevalent In India? Expert Explains
Sleep disorders are quite prevalent in India and various studies are being done around it. For example, a study from Lancet says that around 28.8 million people, which is approximately 5.4% of Indian population in
US artillery stockpiles ‘uncomfortably low’ after Ukraine aid – WSJ
The Pentagon is conducting a review to determine how to meet its own supply needs while still arming Ukraine The US military is running low on some types of ammunition after the White House approved
Neighbors react to deadly unrest in Iraq
The Iranian government has decided to close the country’s border with Iraq on Monday in response to violent clashes in Baghdad. Dozens of people have been injured and killed in clashes between the followers of
Western Europe headed for ‘energy collapse’ – Hungary
Unlike oil and gas, ideological convictions won’t keep Europeans warm in the winter, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has warned Western Europe’s policy of rejecting Russian energy, even in the absence of suitable alternatives, could lead
Powerful cleric announces hunger strike as fighting escalates in Iraq
Muqtada al-Sadr called for the end to violence as his followers clashed with rival militia in Baghdad Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced a hunger strike on Monday evening, calling for an end to political violence.
Climate scientists call for civil disobedience
The Nature Climate Change journal has published a piece urging climatologists to engage in civil disobedience to save the planet Climatologists around the world should leave their labs and not just take to the streets
Republican senator predicts ‘riots’ if Trump charged
Lindsey Graham warned that the “double standard” against the former president could trigger political violence Prosecuting former President Donald Trump for mishandling classified information – especially after the investigation of his erstwhile rival Hillary Clinton
US activists want credit card firms to flag firearm purchases
Gun control advocates claim this will save lives amid the rise in US mass shootings Gun control advocates are leaning on credit card companies to flag legal purchases of guns and ammunition as “suspicious,” a
White House sets date for first ‘hunger conference’ in decades
The event will be the first of its kind in over 50 years as inflation in the US strains food budgets The White House has announced when it plans to hold the first Hunger, Nutrition
Miami asks people to sell their guns over Ukraine conflict
The “Guns 4 Ukraine” buyback program offers gift cards in exchange for firearms The city of Miami is offering gift cards to people who sell their personal firearms to be sent to Ukraine. Several such
Full EU visa ban for Russians unlikely – Borrell
The move would lack the necessary support from member states, the bloc’s foreign policy chief has said A full visa ban for all Russians, in response to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, is unlikely to
UK’s Truss wants to label China a ‘threat’ — The Times
There will be no more economic partnership between London and Beijing if Liz Truss wins, sources told the pape Liz Truss could label China a ‘threat’ to the UK for the first time ever if
UN chief wants to get rid of nuclear arms ‘once and for all’
The world has been held hostage by these “devices of death” long enough, Antonio Guterres says Nuclear weapons must be consigned to history as they do not guarantee security, but only bring destruction, UN Secretary