England: A recent study revealed that people who suffer from loneliness are unable to distinguish between imaginary characters and real-life loved ones. According to media reports, a recent neuroimaging study published in the Oxford scientific journal Cerebral Cortex sheds light on how loneliness affects the mental process of distinguishing between real-life friends and fictional characters…
Mr. Wennesland told an emergency briefing of the Security Council that he “watched in horror and in real time” as reports of mass casualties emerged from Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday. “The circumstances of this catastrophe and responsibility remains and still needs to be clarified. And we will need a fact-based, full investigation…
Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea painted a grim picture of a planet marred by the unforgiving impacts of climate change. They left no room for equivocation: This is an existential crisis that demands immediate, collective action. They highlighted the upcoming COP-28 climate conference in the United Arab Emirates as an unparalleled opportunity for…
Every hour, 11 children die of AIDS, so finding them and offering treatment is as critical as ever, according to the UN entity UNAIDS, which released a new report about how imams, pastors, and priests are reaching those most in need. While three quarters of adults living with HIV are on treatment, only half of children are,…
In his first briefing to the Security Council since being appointed to the position, Leonardo Santos Simaõ recalled elections in Benin, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. He said they had “marked important steps towards democratic consolidation, offering opportunities for citizens to choose their leaders and representatives at the national and subnational level”….
US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has said that the failed coup by a mercenary group against the Kremlin in Russia’s crisis has revealed “real cracks” in President Vladimir Putin’s power. Speaking on the CBS News talk show “Face the Nation,” Blanken said the weekend coup by the private Wagner group and its leader Evgeny…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while addressing the 32nd summit of the Arab League, has said that this meeting provides the best opportunity to restore mutual relations and conditions. President Bashar al-Assad added that the Arab League system needs to be re-evaluated to meet the aspirations of the Arabs. He said that he is grateful to…
Scientists have invented an effective system for vaporizing aromas and odors with a VR headset. Image from The Verge website Hong Kong: In a virtual or computer environment it has always been impossible to convey the smell or scent of an object displayed on a screen. Now a company claims to have created a nose…
The ‘Guerteria diffusa’ flower found in South Africa emits 3D fake bees to attract real bees, the fake bee is prominent on the floating side. Photo: Courtesy of The Scientist South Africa: A special gene has been found in a species of daisy flower in South Africa that produces bee imprints on the leaves. Seeing…
“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a deeper social dialogue with actors across the real economy.” The day’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust in government by overcoming barriers…
