An undated image shows students playing at the Darlington Public School in Chippendale, Sydney, Australia. — Instagram/@fjcstudio A small suburban school in Chippendale, Sydney in Australia beat iconic skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be crowned the World Building of the Year 2024 at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Singapore. Darlington Public School, which opened its doors … Read more
Thick smog blankets the city of Faisalabad, reducing visibility and enveloping the surroundings, November 7, 2024. — APP Severe smog that has engulfed some cities of Punjab, including Lahore, in the past couple of weeks will have “devastating effects” on young children and pregnant women, Unicef Representative in Pakistan Abdullah Fadil said on Monday. Expressing concern … Read more
Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly making anti-war remarks concerning Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, during a private medical consultation. “It is appalling to sentence a doctor for unproven private comment in the course of her professional duties,” said Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human … Read more
The findings, based on data from nearly 280,000 young people aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries, highlight a growing crisis in adolescent well-being, with girls and economically disadvantaged adolescents being the hardest hit. “Adolescents today are facing unprecedented challenges in their social environments,” said Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, “with potentially … Read more
Everyone knows that the physical health of a person depends upon the diet, but the dietitian suggested that eating habits also impact cognitive health. According to a health journal, a dietitian suggested that the right nutrition can not only support cognitive health but also protects against cognitive decline. Wa Na Chun, owner of One Pot … Read more
Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with US politician Robert F Kennedy Jr during a campaign rally at the Gas South Arena, in Duluth, Georgia on October 23, 2024.— AFP President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected Robert F Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department … Read more
A test tube labelled “Mpox virus positive” is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. — Reuters The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday announced that it is set to convene its Emergency Committee on November 22 to assess whether mpox continues to pose a global health crisis. The UN health body classified the … Read more
A former combatant fighting for the rights of her people on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines has been talking about how she has swapped her combat fatigues for jilbabs [outer garment]and her life in the jungle for a more peaceful rural community. Suraida ‘Sur’ Amil joined the Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB) … Read more
Stéphane Dujarric told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York that according to UN migration agency, IOM, more than 4,300 people have fled their homes in Port-au-Prince and neighbouring towns. “Despite the insecurity and access restrictions, we along with our partners are responding to the growing needs resulting from the continued and increasing violence,” Mr. Dujarric … Read more
Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their nails beyond applying a little polish or trying not to gnaw them during a stressful commute. But your nails are actually very important. They protect the tips of your fingers and toes, and they aid you in many of life’s small tasks. And like it … Read more