Archive for August, 2022
Pope condemns killing of Russian journalist
Pope Francis called the recently murdered Darya Dugina a “poor girl” who paid with her life “for the war” Pope Francis has denounced the killing of Russian journalist Darya Dugina, who died in a car
US media questions Russia sanctions’ efficacy
The punitive measures against Moscow didn’t cause the collapse Western leaders had hoped for, the Washington Post has said Six months since unprecedented sanctions were slapped on Russia, the country’s economy has still not shown
Soros and VP Harris are ‘supervillains’ – slain policeman’s widow
Ann Dorn, who lost her husband to the 2020 BLM riots, claims the billionaire and the US vice president are partly responsible The widow of a retired police officer who was killed during the Black
5 Reasons Why You Should Eat One Kiwi Everyday
You must have heard all about how “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” but did you know one kiwi a day can work wonders too? Kiwi, a vibrant green fruit speckled with little
Can Monkeypox Lead to HIV? ICMR Expert Answers
There is a lot of buzz related to monkeypox which is confusing people across the globe. The cases are increasing gradually after WHO declared monkeypox, a public health emergency. Even though monkeypox was first identified
Study: Cannabis Prescribed For Pain Linked With Risk Of Heart Problems
According to a research presented at ESC Congress 2022, cannabis prescribed for chronic pain is linked with a high risk of heart rhythm disorders. The findings of this study were published in the European society
Two convicted for Michigan governor kidnapping plot
The guilty verdicts come after a previous jury failed to reach a unanimous decision in April A jury has convicted two men for conspiring to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, ending a sensational
US to fund more arms for Ukraine – media
Washington is reportedly shifting to a ‘longer-term campaign’ as it prepares another round of assistance for Kiev The United States will soon unveil another $3 billion in aid for Ukrainian forces, officials told multiple media
Senator lays groundwork for potential Fauci probe
Rand Paul has demanded that records and communications be saved as he looks to investigate the US Covid-19 czar Fresh from vowing to investigate chief White House medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci for his role
Africans sue UK over colonial-era abuses
Kenyans forced off their lands under British colonial rule have lodged a case with a top European court A group of Kenyan activists filed a case against the UK to the European Court of Human
Dogs can cry when reunited with owners – study
Canines are genuinely thrilled to see their owners after being separated, according to a new study Dogs can shed tears when reuniting with their owners after a prolonged period of separation, a new study, published
Liz Cheney’s 2024 presidential bid could help Trump – poll
The congresswoman has vowed to block Trump from the Oval Office, but a new survey suggests she would swing the election his way US Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) has flirted with running for president, allegedly
Ex-executive claims ‘reckless’ security at Twitter – media
A hacker who was hired to beef up cybersecurity for the Big Tech firm has warned that its policies jeopardize national security Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the notorious hacker whom Twitter hired in 2020 to shore
Leaked slides detail YouTube’s Ukraine censorship – journalist
Posting screenshots from an internal training course reportedly cost a Polish contractor his job A tutorial for YouTube’s content moderators that emerged on social media on Tuesday shows that the Google-owned platform has labeled a
West wants Ukraine conflict to drag on – Turkey
Some NATO member states also sought to sabotage the grain export deal, FM Mevlut Cavusoglu claims A number of Western nations do not want the Ukraine conflict to end and are also taking steps to
China’s economic hub goes dark
Shanghai has switched off decorative lighting amid soaring electricity demand caused by a heatwave The lights are off on Shanghai’s riverfront skyscrapers and other buildings that give China’s economic hub its iconic look. City officials
UN faced with record aid funding deficit due to Ukraine crisis – NYT
The conflict has distracted the West from other humanitarian disasters, officials say The UN is struggling to tackle global humanitarian crises due to a record funding deficit, while many major powers are prioritizing the Ukraine
Timing of US drone delivery to Ukraine revealed
The Pentagon is still working on a contract to provide heavier Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, Defense News reported A contract to supply ten ‘kamikaze drones’ to Ukraine, which was announced months ago, is expected within
Monkeypox Virus Can Remain On Different Surfaces For Days, Finds CDC Study
Monkeypox is spreading fast and has already affected over 92 countries with more than 35,000 cases registered till date. There is a continual increase in the cases which is raising concerns. The World Health Organization
6 Vegetables To Add To Your Weight Loss Diet
If you are trying to lose weight or achieve a healthy BMI, you must take care of what you eat. Diet plays a crucial role in weight management. Eating clean and healthy is said to
Scientists Discover A Vitamin That May Aid Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic liver disease is one of the most common liver conditions in India with 10 million cases being diagnosed yearly. While liver diseases are majorly associated with alcoholism, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is seen in
Iran nuclear deal getting ‘closer,’ US says
Washington said it was ‘encouraged’ by recent concessions by Tehran amid rocky negotiations to revive the nuclear pact The US State Department said it is “seriously reviewing” potential compromises put forward by Iran to return
Google labels parents as sex offenders for photos of own naked toddlers – NYT
Parents had their accounts seized after the tech giant flagged them as child abusers – even after police exonerated them Google’s stepped-up crusade against child sexual exploitation on its platforms risks destroying the lives of
Poland blasts EU over ‘imperialistic tendencies’
Smaller EU nations are suffering from a “deficit of freedom and equality” within the bloc, the Polish foreign minister has claimed Although Brussels claims to be standing up to the “imperialist” threat posed by Russia,
Brits will be paid to go without power-hungry appliances – media
The National Grid will pay householders as much as £6 per kWh to leave their washing machines and games consoles off at peak hours The UK’s National Grid will offer rebates to consumers who avoid
Hard-partying Finnish PM’s drug test results revealed
Sanna Marin took the test voluntarily last week after leaked videos of her dancing at a party inspired outrage Finnish PM Sanna Marin’s drug test, undertaken at her own expense after leaked video of her
Zelensky ‘troubled’ as he questions inner circle’s loyalties – Erdogan
The Ukrainian leader is surrounded by “people who deceive him a lot,” he allegedly told the Turkish president Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is concerned he is being taken advantage of by someone close to him,
US school votes to ban LGBT and BLM flags
An ACLU attorney said the move appeared to be a ‘targeted attack’ on certain viewpoints A Wisconsin school board has voted in favor of banning and removing all LGBT pride and Black Lives Matter flags
EU considering ‘big Ukraine mission’ – top diplomat
The EU is considering establishing a major program to train Ukrainian troops in neighboring nations, the bloc’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has said. EU defense ministers will discuss the matter during a meeting in Prague
Charges filed against former Pakistani PM
Pakistani police have pressed charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, accusing him of violating anti-terrorism laws, local authorities said on Monday. The move comes after Khan allegedly threatened a member of the judiciary and
Dancing Finnish PM sparks online flashmob
Women in Finland and Denmark are posting videos in support of Sanna Marin after videos of her at a private party were leaked Women in Nordic countries are participating in an online flashmob “in solidarity”
Serbia issues warning to NATO
If NATO sits on its hands Serbia will save its people in Kosovo from pogroms, Aleksandar Vucic said NATO’s peacekeeping force in Kosovo should “do their job” in protecting the Serb minority, or Belgrade will
Top diplomat comments on US-Russian strategic dialogue
Moscow is open to diplomacy with Washington, but the outlook is unclear, the deputy foreign minister has said The prospects of resuming US-Russian strategic dialogue are uncertain given the aggressive policies promoted by Washington, a
Expert Tips To Prevent Water-Borne Diseases In Infants
Monsoon is both the most loved and the most hated season of all. The weather people tend to love the season, but the disease spreads across, and also the reason as it takes longer to