WATCH | IRAN: IF ASSAD FALLS, ISRAEL FALLS!

Mon 02 December 2024: CJ Werleman discusses the implications of the Syrian revolution against Assad, suggesting that Israel’s fate is intertwined with Assad’s downfall. Highlights CJ Werleman reveals the potential military defeat of Israel linked to Assad’s fall. The liberation of Aleppo marks a significant moment for Syrians and Palestinians. The Syrian revolution symbolizes hope […]

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REVENUE FOR THE TOP 100 ARMS MAKERS ROSE 4.2% YEAR-ON-YEAR TO $632 BILLION IN 2023

Mon 02 December 2024: Sales revenue for the world’s largest 100 arms makers rose 4.2% year-on-year to $632 billion in 2023, an international think tank report showed on Monday. While arms revenue hikes were reported across all regions, companies based in Russia and the Middle East saw particularly sharp increases, reflecting heightened demand fueled by […]

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‘AL-AQSA FLOOD’ GAME REMOVED FROM STEAM IN UK AFTER POLICE REQUEST

Sun 01 December 2024: A computer game that allows players to recreate elements of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel has been removed from the gaming platform Steam in Britain at the request of counterterrorism police, according to emails and the game’s developer. The game, Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, was originally released […]

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OVER 60M WOMEN, GIRLS FORCED TO FLEE FACE HIGH RISK OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE WORLDWIDE: UN REFUGEE AGENCY

Sun 01 December 2024: The UN refugee agency on Friday sounded the alarm over a “devastating spike” in the risk of gender-based violence for women and girls forced to flee as more than 60 million forcibly displaced or stateless women and girls face high risks of such violence worldwide.  Citing UN data, UNHCR spokesperson Shabia […]

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2024 ‘THE BEST’ FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS NOMINEES UNVEILED

Sun 01 December 2024: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Friday announced the shortlist of nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024.  Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi along with Real Madrid’s retired German midfielder Toni Kroos are among the Best Men’s Player nominees. The reigning UEFA Champions League champions Real Madrid […]

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IRREGULAR SLEEPING PATTERNS LINKS TO HIGHER RISK OF HEART PROBLEMS: STUDY

Sun 01 December 2024: An Australian-led international research has found that people with irregular sleeping patterns are at a higher risk of major heart problems. The study, which was published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, found that an irregular sleep-wake cycle is linked to a 26 percent higher risk of a […]

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COFFEE PRICES REACH HISTORIC HIGH LEVELS IN GLOBAL MARKETS

Sat 30 November 2024: Coffee prices reached historic high levels in the global markets as other commodities saw sharp fluctuations after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in last month’s US elections, and coffee stood out at a record of $3.2615 per pound on the Intercontinental Exchange.  The pound price of coffee increased by over 70% since […]

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JAPAN SCIENTISTS DEVELOP BREAKTHROUGH PAINKILLER ANTIBODY

Sat 30 November 2024: Scientists from Kindai University in Japan have made a groundbreaking discovery in pain management. A new antibody targeting cell adhesion molecule 1 (CADM1), called 3E1, is showing promising effects as a long-lasting, side-effect-free painkiller. The 3E1 antibody targets CADM1 protein on sensory nerve cells, specifically affecting pain-sensing nerves. The research team demonstrated that this antibody can suppress […]

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THE ONLINE WORLD ISN’T ALWAYS SAFE. HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE POSTING PHOTOS OF YOUR CHILD

Sat 30 November 2024: Australian celebrity and “public relations maven” Roxy Jacenko has said she regrets turning her daughter, Pixie Curtis, into a child social media influencer. The 13-year-old’s Instagram account had long been used by her mother to generate income via brand sponsorships and online businesses such as Pixie’s Bows and Pixie’s Toys. But Jacenko is […]

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