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November 24, 2023 3:53 PM

Fragile hope emerges in Israeli-Hamas conflict, but lasting peace remains uncertain

After weeks of intense warfare in Gaza, a four-day truce has offered a glimmer of hope for millions yearning for peace in the beleaguered enclave. The pivotal question now lingers—can this pause pave the way for a permanent resolution to the enduri...

November 20, 2023 1:44 PM

Forever war? Israel risks a long, bloody insurgency in Gaza

Israel risks facing a long and bloody insurgency if it defeats Hamas and occupies Gaza without a credible post-war plan to withdraw its troops and move toward the creation of a Palestinian state, U.S. and Arab officials, diplomats and analysts said...

November 17, 2023 2:39 PM

Ancient rainforests’ survival secrets unearthed: A glimpse into earth’s tropical past

A groundbreaking study, scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have unveiled the long-standing mystery behind the survival of equatorial rainforests approximately 50 million years ago, a time when the Earth experienced ...

November 17, 2023 2:39 PM

India’s residential rooftop solar potential surges to 637 GW: report

India's residential rooftop solar potential is a staggering 637 GW, as per a report from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) released on Thursday. The study reveals that over 250 million households in India possess the technical capac...

November 14, 2023 3:44 PM

Climate change threatens to snuff out age-old Japanese bird-fishing tradition

In near-complete darkness, save for the light from a flaming basket suspended at the bow of his boat, Youichiro Adachi tugs at a handful of strings each attached to a cormorant on the other end. The seabirds are trained to heed the master fisherman'...

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 ...

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