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November 14, 2023 10:45 AM

Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing closure of schools, impacting sporting events and leaving governments urging people to stay indoors to avoid health problems. The worsening air poll...

November 8, 2023 3:13 PM

This year ‘virtually certain’ to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say

This year is "virtually certain" to be the warmest in 125,000 years, European Union scientists said on Wednesday, after data showed last month was the world's hottest October in that period. Last month smashed through the previous October tempera...

November 8, 2023 8:50 AM

Unlocking solace: The healing power of poetry explored in new study

A recent study has shed light on the therapeutic potential of poetry, revealing that engaging with poems—be it reading, creating, or sharing can offer solace to individuals grappling with loneliness, isolation, anxiety, and despair. This research, ...

November 7, 2023 9:37 AM

How Hamas aims to trap Israel in Gaza quagmire

Hamas has prepared for a long, drawn-out war in the Gaza Strip and believes it can hold up Israel's advance long enough to force its arch enemy to agree to a ceasefire, two sources close to the organization's leadership said. Hamas, which rules Gaza...

November 3, 2023 4:20 PM

This day in history: Laika, the first dog launched into space

On November 3, 1957, a historic moment in space exploration occurred when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, the second spacecraft ever sent into Earth's orbit. This mission made history not only as a technological achievement but also for another ...

November 2, 2023 4:04 PM

Climate’s ‘Catch-22’: Cutting pollution heats up the planet

Air pollution, a global scourge that kills millions of people a year, is shielding us from the full force of the sun. Getting rid of it will accelerate climate change. That's the unpalatable conclusion reached by scientists poring over the results o...

November 1, 2023 12:13 PM

Explainer: What’s the Israel-Palestinian conflict about?

The war between Israel and Hamas militants who stormed Israeli towns and kibbutzes from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, is the latest in seven decades of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has destabilised the wider Middle East. In Hamas...

October 31, 2023 10:16 AM

Death and destruction: Hundreds dead in conflict between Israel and Hamas

Death and destruction: Hundreds dead in conflict between Israel and Hamas In a rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, the death toll has surged past 1,100, as both sides exchange devastating blows. The situation, marked by a series of...

October 5, 2023 5:23 PM

Bangladesh receives Russian uranium for Rooppur Nuclear power Plant

Bangladesh on Thursday officially received the first batch of uranium from Russia for its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). Bangladesh will become the 33rd nuclear power-producing country in the world once the Rooppur plant is commissioned. This ...

October 1, 2023 11:24 PM

Food for thought: Rethinking consumption patterns on World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day, observed on October 1st every year, is a global celebration of the merits of a vegetarian lifestyle. It is a day that transcends mere dietary preferences and serves as an occasion to contemplate the far-reaching impact our food ...

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