This picture taken on May 11, 2022 shows a view of the main headquarters of Qatari news broadcaster Al Jazeera in the capital Doha. Israel passes a law to ban Al Jazeera broadcasts among other television channels on April 1, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
In a recent development, the Israeli parliament has passed a law to ban several television channels, including the widely-known news network Al Jazeera. This decision[more...]
Kuwait City faces extreme heatwaves in 2024, with reports of birds dropping dead and streets equipped with air conditioning.
Kuwait City faces extreme heatwaves, driven by excessive energy consumption and climate change, with migrant workers particularly vulnerable. Kuwait City, a jewel in the Arabian[more...]
Microscopic view of HIV-infected cells targeted by Crispr gene-editing technology. | Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com
In a groundbreaking development in the fight against HIV, scientists have reported a significant milestone in using Crispr gene-editing technology to eliminate the virus from[more...]
Mapping the heat: regions impacted by intense heatwaves
The man once confined to an iron lung due to polio has passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and inspiration. Paul[more...]
UCLA Med School, Nov 9, 2023: US healthcare workers and students protest Israeli bombings in Gaza, denouncing attacks on health facilities. (Photo: ANSWER Coalition)
UCLA Med School, Nov 9, 2023: US healthcare workers and students protest Israeli bombings in Gaza, denouncing attacks on health facilities. (Photo: ANSWER Coalition) David[more...]
Ramadan commences with the sighting of the crescent moon, symbolizing a time of spiritual renewal and reflection.
The crescent moon's sighting in Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting and reflection for Muslims worldwide, amid global challenges[more...]
UN diplomats convene to deliberate on the proposed Ramadan ceasefire for Sudan
As the UN contemplates a Ramadan ceasefire in war-torn Sudan, a global plea for peace resonates amidst the sunset of conflict. The UN Security Council[more...]
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken celebrate NATO ratification in Washington on March 7, 2024. (Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images)
Sweden finally dances into Nato's embrace as its now 32nd member amid geopolitical twists, the White House applauds, Putin frowns, and military alliances get a[more...]
Crowds gather near the site of a school children kidnapping in Chikun, Nigeria on March 7th, 2024. (Photo: AP Photo/AP)
Gunmen abduct hundreds of students from Kuriga school in northwestern Nigeria, sparking urgent calls for action amid concerns over security lapses and a surge in[more...]