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Morocco: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have begun its annual gathering in Morocco. The meeting comes weeks after a powerful earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people and threatened to derail the event. The global lenders hold their annual meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors outside their Washington headquarters every three years. This is the first meeting in an African country in 50 years. The southern Moroccan city of Marrakesh was supposed to host the gathering in 2021, but the meeting was postponed twice because of the COVID pandemic. “A prosperous world economy in the 21st…

Canada: A new study shows that weight loss drugs that mimic the hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) in order to suppress appetite might also be triggering a variety of digestive problems. The research was published in the journal JAMA. The research discovered a higher possibility of problems like pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and bowel obstruction in individuals using GLP-1 medications compared to those using a medication that doesn’t stimulate the same chemical pathways as GLP-1. Even though the risk is slightly higher for these drugs, it’s still quite low. For instance, 0.8 percent of those using Saxenda (a GLP-1 treatment) reported bowel obstructions,…

Australia: A new study has found that pollution, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, is reaching the Great Barrier Reef through underground water sources in significant quantities. The latest findings could have implications for policymakers focused on cutting pollution from river catchments. Governments and agencies have placed significant emphasis on managing pollution that flows from farms into the reef. According to scientists, enhancing water quality is crucial for increasing the chances of coral recovery following bleaching events caused by global warming. The decade-long research, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, was conducted by scientists at Southern Cross University, the Australian…

United States: The US plans to deploy more military ships and aircraft near Israel to demonstrate support after the unexpected assault by Hamas, a Palestinian armed group. US Defence Secretary Mr. Lloyd Austin announced that Washington would boost military assistance and supply ammunition to Israel. Hamas called the US announcement an “aggression” against Palestinians. “The announcement of the US that it will provide an aircraft carrier to support the occupation is actual participation in the aggression against our people,” Hamas said in a statement. Israel has launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip, causing casualties on both sides, with hundreds…

Israel: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has held an emergency session to discuss the war between Israel and Gaza but has failed to achieve a joint statement. At least 1,100 people have already been killed since Hamas, the Palestinian group that controls the blockaded Gaza Strip, started an assault on Israeli towns and took hundreds of people hostage. In return, Israel declared a state of war and pounding densely populated Gaza, killing hundreds of people. The United States called on the council’s 15 members to strongly condemn Hamas. A senior US diplomat Mr. Robert Wood told reporters that “there…

United States: Researchers have found that biological aerosols contribute to the cloud nucleation process in the Arctic region. For a while, we’ve known that clouds need tiny particles’ surfaces to condense water. Various substances, such as sea salt, dust particles, and even microplastics, can initiate cloud formation. “We could identify the proteinaceous component of ice nucleating particles, shedding light on their potential biological origin,” University of Basel environmental geoscientist Mr. Franz Conen said. “Our findings unequivocally establish the prevalence of biological particles contributing to ice nucleation at Zeppelin Observatory,” Mr. Conen added. The Research was published in the journal Nature…

London, UK: British screenwriter, film director, and novelist Terence Davies has died at 77. The filmmaker is known for his works, including Distant Voices, Still Lives. The director died peacefully at home after a short illness, his manager confirmed in a statement. Benediction, now streaming on Netflix, is his recent work. Davies is most famous for creating autobiographical movies like Distant Voices, Still Lives, The Long Day Closes, and the collage-style film Of Time and the City. Additionally, he’s known for adapting literature into films, like The House of Mirth (2000). Davies was born in Kensington, Liverpool, on November 10,…

Spain: Spanish company PLD Space has successfully launched its reusable MIURA-1 rocket from Huelva, a site in southwest Spain. The move marks Europe’s first fully private rocket launch, offering hope for its stalled space ambitions. The startup’s test nighttime launch came after two previous attempts were dropped. The MIURA-1 rocket, named after a breed of fighting bull, is as tall as a three-story building and has a 100-kilogram cargo capacity. “The launch carried a payload for test purposes, but this would not be released,” the company said. https://twitter.com/PLD_Space/status/1710459742559092798 A video from mission control showed engineers cheering and congratulating one another…

United States: The United States has stated it is “disturbed” by Russia’s move to reverse its ratification of a 1996 treaty banning the testing of nuclear weapons. Recently, Russia’s envoy to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Mr. Mikhail Ulyanov said that Moscow will revoke its ratification of the pact. The announcement by Mr. Ulyanov added new fuel to tensions between the world’s largest nuclear weapons powers amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and US military support for Kyiv. Mr. Ulyanov posted on social media that “Russia plans to revoke ratification [which took place in the year 2000] of the Comprehensive…

Spain: Poland and Hungary have rejected a proposed law on irregular migration as the summit of European leaders concludes. Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki, Polish Prime Minister, and Mr. Viktor Orban, Hungarian Prime Minister, shot down a joint document for inclusion by EU leaders. The move forced European Council President Mr. Charles Michel to issue a separate statement in his name about asylum policy and border protection. The French and German leaders noted that the legislative process on the issue would continue as planned. Mr. Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, who hosted the summit in Granada, dismissed concerns about the clash. “The…