The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the outbreak of mpox in Africa is no longer an international health emergency," the director of the U.N. agency today reported. The strain of mpox in question first appeared in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African nations, transmitting through close physical contact, including sexual contact. A global health … [Read more...] about WHO Declares Mpox No Longer a Global Health Emergency
NASA Telescope Captures Thousands of Shimmering Newborn Stars
The Webb Space Telescope has captured a mesmerizing image of thousands of newborn stars, offering a rare glimpse into a local star-birthing center situated 5,500 light-years away. A single light-year, for reference, equates to 5.8 trillion miles. The snapshot, released this week, presents more than just starlets of varying sizes and hues. It also highlights a dramatic cloud … [Read more...] about NASA Telescope Captures Thousands of Shimmering Newborn Stars
Pakistan Rushes to Evacuate 100,000 Amid Deadly Flood Threat
Authorities from Pakistan's southern Sindh province have initiated the evacuation of over 100,000 citizens due to an impending threat of flooding along the Indus River, according to a government spokesperson. The alarm was raised after neighboring India raised concerns over potential cross-border flooding as a result of water release from their dams. Rescue operations have … [Read more...] about Pakistan Rushes to Evacuate 100,000 Amid Deadly Flood Threat
Russia Grapples With Gasoline Crisis After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Ukraine has escalated its campaign of drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, striking refineries over the past weeks and exacerbating fuel shortages across the country. For the past two years, Ukraine has been targeting Russian refineries and depots, but the frequency has heightened since early August, according to reliable sources. The country's officials have … [Read more...] about Russia Grapples With Gasoline Crisis After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Britain’s Royal Family Grieves as Duchess of Kent Passes Away at 92
The British royal family is in mourning, following the death of their oldest member, the Duchess of Kent, Katharine. The Duchess passed away on Thursday at the age of 92, within the walls of her long-time residence, Kensington Palace. Buckingham Palace made the official announcement on Friday. The Duchess, Katharine, became a member of the royal family in the early 1960s … [Read more...] about Britain’s Royal Family Grieves as Duchess of Kent Passes Away at 92