Colorado: It is a common observation that our bodies naturally slow down as we age, but what is the reason for this? Some possible explanations have been put forward, including a slower metabolism, muscle wasting with age and less physical activity over time. However, researchers from the University of Colorado now say that older people…
Jean-Martin Bauer, Country Director in Haiti for the UN World Food Programme (WFP), also said that the UN agency had managed to resume flights into Port-au-Prince international airport. ‘Exceptionally complex’ The security situation remains “exceptionally complex” but it has been possible to reach “the most difficult neighbourhoods” of the Haitian capital, Mr. Bauer said. According…
The experts said they have received allegations that migrants are being deceived about “working and living conditions and the nature of their agreements with employers in the agricultural or care sectors.” “This is unlawful and highlights the need for urgent reform of the current system governing labour migration, to ensure effective protection of the rights…
Andrea De Domenico, Head of OCHA‘s Office in the occupied Palestinian territory, recently spent three weeks in the enclave, where over one million people have fled the southern city of Rafah following the step-up in Israeli military operations, according to Palestine refugee agency UNRWA. Briefing journalists in New York, Mr. De Domenico added that the…
Afghanistan’s most recent floods killed about 350 people, including dozens of children, and damaged more than 7,800 homes leaving over 5,000 families displaced. UNICEF has since provided safe water, hygiene kits with soap, toothbrushes and more to communities in Afghanistan. The children’s fund also organised hygiene sessions to teach civilians about handwashing and safe water storage…
With more than 160 refugees actively working the fields through the initiative, and another 110 expected to join soon, the impact resonates far beyond just sustenance for them and their families. It also benefits other refugees and host communities to whom they sell some of the produce. Led by the indomitable Maman Antho, a former…
Addressing the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Director General Rafael Grossi indicated no progress had been made in resolving outstanding issues. He mentioned that Iran is still not implementing provisions of the nuclear safeguards agreement, and that withdrawal of designations for several IAEA inspectors are yet to be reversed. “These…
The city of Rafah on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt had been home to well over a million forcibly displaced by nearly eight months of daily bombardment by the Israeli military, in response to Hamas-led terror attack in southern Israel on 7 October. “Thousands of families now shelter in damaged and destroyed facilities in Khan…
A video of a drill instructor slapping an officer under training in Islamabad Police Line Headquarters has come to light. According to sources, ASI Haq Nawaz slapped an official during an anti-rights course at Police Line Headquarters Islamabad. The other officials who were taking the course protested against the slapping by Haq Nawaz. The video…
Will stick to the motto of supremacy of democracy and public service, Provincial Minister (Photo: File) Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Religious Affairs Minister Adnan Qadri was acquitted of the charges on May 9. According to Express News, Provincial Minister for Awqaf and Religious Affairs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adnan Qadri was acquitted of the charges of May…
