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Australia: Carlos Sainz, driving for Ferrari, has put an end to Red Bull’s winning streak in Formula 1 by claiming victory at the Australian Grand Prix. This was a triumphant return for the Spaniard after he underwent surgery for appendicitis just two weeks prior. Due to surgery, Sainz was unable to participate in the previous race held in Saudi Arabia. Sainz took advantage of Max Verstappen’s early withdrawal from the race, which was his first in two years, due to a vigorous mechanical collapse. Starting on the front row alongside Verstappen, Sainz managed to keep his position as they entered…

Vitamins and minerals are crucial for maintaining good health, with each vitamin carrying its own set of benefits. A deficiency of vitamins and minerals can lead to various health issues, including serious diseases such as cancer. Cancer is a complex disease that is depicted by uncontrolled cell development and expansion, impacted by a mixture of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle aspects. While the vital role of nutrition in cancer prevention and treatment is well-established, the lack of certain vitamins and minerals is related to an improved threat of developing cancer. Vitamin C Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a…

United Kingdom: The government of the United Kingdom has announced £4 million in funding for innovative projects to fight Tuberculosis (TB). Ahead of ‘World TB Day,’ UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell said that Tuberculosis is a devastating disease that could end in our lifetime. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end this fully preventable and curable disease by 2030, which kills on average 1.3 million people each year, making it the deadliest infectious disease. TB REACH is funded with £4 million by the UK government to support the development of new strategies that will improve the number of people…

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the colon, a part of the large intestine. A recent study published in the journal Nature revealed a link between specific types of bacteria and colon cancer. According to the researchers, patients with colorectal tumours containing high levels of a bacterium called Fusobacterium nucleatum tend to have poorer clinical outcomes. This bacterium is also associated with several other health conditions, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease, appendicitis, certain respiratory infections, rheumatoid arthritis, and even cerebral aneurysms. The findings of this study highlight the need for further research to better understand the link…

China: Li Hui, China’s representative for Ukraine, has stated that there is still a considerable difference between Moscow and Kyiv regarding peace negotiations to end the ongoing war. The dispute lasted for more than two years. Nevertheless, both parties agreed that it was the most effective way to resolve this crisis. Beijing endeavoured to place itself as a negotiator in the brawl by freeing a 12-point plan aimed at achieving a ‘political settlement’ and conducting multiple rounds of talks. However, while China maintains that it stays impartial, it come under fire for strengthening its ties with Russia, despite President Vladimir…

Paris: The United Nations (UN) has warned that global water scarcity is fuelling conflicts and instigating instability. According to the UN, access to clean water is necessary to elevate peace. The UN World Water Development Report 2024, published by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. According to the report, 2.2 billion people worldwide hold no permit to clean drinking water and 3.5 billion people lack access to safely contained sanitation. The UN goal of ensuring this access for all by 2030 is thus far from being achieved, and there…

United Kingdom: Australia-UK relations have been strengthened after a successful defence and foreign policy summit, held in Canberra. In addition to laying the foundations for even closer collaboration, a new Defence and Security Cooperation Agreement has been signed between the UK and Australia. During the two-day meeting, Australia-UK ministerial consultations (AUKMIN) held annually, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Foreign Secretary David Cameron discussed shared priorities, challenges, and cooperation on various issues with their counterparts. These included Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. Grant Shapps and Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, were functioning jointly at…

Tennessee: Bill Lee, the Tennessee Governor, has signed legislation to protect songwriters, artists and other music industry experts from artificial intelligence. In the United States, Tennessee became the first state to enact such measures. Tennessee is long been known as the birthplace of country music and the launchpad of musical legends. After signing the bill, Lee stated that, “We employ more people in Tennessee in the music industry than in any other state. Artists have intellectual property. They have gifts. They have a uniqueness that is theirs and theirs alone, certainly not artificial intelligence.” The state of Tennessee is one…

New York: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to vote soon on a United States-drafted resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Also, the European Union called for a ‘humanitarian pause,’ pressuring Israel to stop its five-month bombardment of the Palestinian territory. Due to the growing violence and crucial situations, Washington changed its approach to Israel. Being a most persistent ally, it gradually hardened its tone following its early solid support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war in Gaza. The new draft resolution draws a toughening of Washington’s strategy amid international condemnation of a war…

United States: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a new antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. According to the DOJ and 16 state and district attorneys general, Apple raises prices for consumers and developers while increasing their dependence on Apple products. As per the statements of the officials, the parties claim that Apple ‘selectively’ restricts developers’ access to the phone and withholds critical features to prevent competition. The Department of Justice noted that, “Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among…