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Month: January 2024

An increasing number of hospitals in the US are now mandating the use of masks due to a rise in cases of both influenza and COVID-19.

NEW YORK —  Several hospitals in the United States are now mandating the use of masks and restricting visitors in response to anticipated, yet severe, increases in cases of influenza, COVID-19, and other illnesses following the holiday season. Although some…

The White House is calling on Congress to provide funding for the fight in Ukraine.

As the new year began, Russia and Ukraine engaged in hostile actions against each other. Ukraine remains determined to drive out the invading Russian troops. However, the situation has caused tension in Washington, where Republicans are hesitant to approve President…

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was not granted access to certain areas of a power plant in Ukraine that is controlled by Russia.

On Wednesday, the leader of the organization responsible for monitoring nuclear power for the United Nations stated that his team was not allowed to enter certain areas of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which is under Russian control….

New ultrasound technology could potentially speed up the delivery of Alzheimer’s drugs to the brain.

washington —  Researchers have discovered a method to facilitate the penetration of Alzheimer’s medication into the brain more quickly by temporarily breaching its protective barrier. On Wednesday, researchers reported that the initial trial, conducted on only three patients, was a…

The court in Argentina has put a temporary stop to Milei’s proposed changes to labor laws.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA —  On Wednesday, judges in Argentina halted alterations to labor laws that were included in a decree issued by the new president, Javier Milei, which aimed to implement significant economic reforms and deregulation with a libertarian approach….

The Speaker of the House is pushing for the United States to close its border before providing aid to Ukraine and Israel.

EAGLE PASS, Texas —  On Wednesday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and approximately 60 other Republican members of Congress visited the Mexican border to advocate for strict immigration policies as a condition for supporting President Joe Biden’s request for emergency…

Guterres strongly condemns attack in Iran; over 80 reportedly killed

According to Iranian authorities, over 170 individuals have also sustained injuries at the location. According to local officials, news sources have reported that two blasts occurred while a large crowd was on their way to a cemetery in Kerman. This…

The Security Council has convened to discuss the recent attacks in the Red Sea, as concerns grow about the potential for the violence to spread from the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Key points: Khaled Khiari, the UN’s Assistant Secretary-General, stated that there is no justification for the Houthi attacks on freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. All occurrences beginning in regions controlled by the Houthi group “must come to an…

Ukraine, Russia Exchange Hundreds of Prisoners of War

On Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine declared that they had swapped numerous prisoners of war. Officials from Ukraine reported that 230 of their soldiers were freed by Russia. The Russian defense ministry announced that 248 soldiers have been released from captivity…

A resident of Ukraine’s apartment strives to manage life after being affected by a bombing carried out by Russia.

VYSHNEVE, Ukraine —  After enduring nearly two years of warfare, Olena Ohiievych promptly began addressing the destruction caused by the recent Russian air strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding areas in her apartment. The temperature outside was low and expected…