Based on information from 44 countries that engaged in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, it highlights unhealthy eating habits, increasing levels of overweight and obesity and low levels of physical activity in young people. According to WHO, each of these are “significant risk factors for a range of noncommunicable diseases including cardiovascular…
British Swedish pharma company AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare type of blood clot, which can be fatal. AstraZeneca’s covid vaccine Covishield is widely used in more than 150 countries. A lawsuit filed in the UK claims AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine caused death and serious injury and…
Apple declined to comment on the fine—Photo: Reuters The European Union will impose fines of 539 million dollars (500 million euros) on the famous technology company Apple for allegedly violating competition law. According to news agency Reuters, the Financial Times, citing sources, said in a report that Apple is accused of violating EU laws and…
The Russian-born actor, filmmaker and photographer was appointed a special consultant to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in connection with World Refugee Year. Ahead of the International Human Fraternity Day, marked annually on 4 February, this week’s #ThrowbackThursday edition focuses on the Hollywood stars who focused on the plight of…
The Russian-born actor, filmmaker and photographer was appointed a special consultant to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in connection with World Refugee Year. Ahead of the International Human Fraternity Day, marked annually on 4 February, this week’s #ThrowbackThursday edition focuses on the Hollywood stars who focused on the plight of…
Somalia was hit by multiple shocks last year, including devastating drought, unprecedented heavy rains and flooding, and further mass displacement. Millions of people also continue to suffer from hunger and malnutrition, the UN said. The plan, launched with federal and state Governments, was launched as four million people – nearly a quarter of the population –…
“Today, the United Nations system is sclerotic and hobbled by hostile forces. We must assume our responsibility. That means being engaged to put multilateral cooperation back on solid ground. For that, we need to: Restore trust. Resolve the most pressing problems. Repair the United Nations system. Protecting the Charter Trust and confidence between Member States…
European Commission President Ursula Vanderleen has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3, saying that the success of this experiment will benefit researchers around the world. He expressed these views on his social media account X (formerly Twitter). He wrote that this is a historic milestone and a proud…
A large protest has been held in front of the European Parliament by the Muslim community of Belgium against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden. Hundreds of people from the Pakistani, Afghan and Bangladeshi communities participated in the demonstration at Luxembourg Square, while the Pakistani Christian community and the Sikh community living in…
Brussels: A resolution was passed in the European Parliament against human rights abuses in India, demanding that the Indian authorities stop ethnic and religious violence. According to the details, a resolution was passed in the European Parliament against the violation of human rights in India. The resolution condemned racial and religious violence in India. The…
