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Russia: An Iranian research satellite named Pars-1, has been launched into orbit by Russia amid increasing tensions with the West. From the Vostochny Cosmodrome, the Russian Soyuz rocket launched Pars-1, a remote sensing and imaging satellite that will scan Iran’s topography from an orbit of 310 miles (500km). Issa Zarepour, Iran’s Telecommunications Minister, stated that, “Pars-1 was fully domestically developed.” According to Iran’s claim, in January, the country launched three satellites into orbit using its own rocket, which was followed by another launch of a research satellite by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Western governments, including the United States,…

WASHINGTON: Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican from Mississippi, has blocked legislation protecting the access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Senator Tammy Duckworth, sponsored a measure that was brought up for consideration by unanimous consent, which meant that a senator could block it from passing. The measure would have provided federal protections for IVF. According to a recent ruling of the Alabama Supreme Court, embryos created through In Vitro Fertilization are considered to be children. There are concerns among doctors and families that the availability of In Vitro Fertilization might decrease as there is a possibility of people getting sued for…

United States: Elon Musk, the owner of X, has announced that Spaces, a live audio feature of X, is now allowing hosts to turn on their video during chat sessions. The platform, formerly known as Twitter, released the news and Elon Musk reposted a video tutorial from a user named “Dogedesigner.” Users of Spaces will now see a new option to “enable video” when creating a new Spaces session. Hosts can choose to use their phone’s front or back-facing camera, and also select between a landscape or vertical view of their video feed. At present, Video Spaces are only available in the iOS version…

United Kingdom: A new study has revealed that the impact of COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 symptoms on cognitive health is well-understood. The research was published in ‘The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).’ The recent study of 141,583 adults in England disclosed measurable cognitive deficiencies and impairments, especially in those who reported recent memory issues or difficulty concentrating, commonly referred to as “brain fog”. The researchers have found that individuals who have been affected by COVID-19 are experiencing poor memory and difficulty thinking or concentrating which is often referred to as “brain fog”. This has led to concerns that COVID-19 may have…

United Kingdom: France and the UK have announced new funding to enhance research collaboration and establish a new partnership for greater global artificial intelligence (AI) security. Sylvie Retailleau, the French Minister for Higher Education and Research, will visit London for her first face-to-face meeting with Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State since the UK’s association with Horizon Europe. The two ministers aim to enrich the current collaboration between British and French scientists, researchers, and businesses. This partnership has resulted in remarkable achievements in the past, such as Concorde, which made commercial supersonic flight a reality, and the Channel Tunnel, an engineering…

United Kingdom: Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge against the UK government over their decision to reduce the level of his personal security when he visits the country. In February 2020, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC), decided to reduce the degree of publicly funded security provided to the Duke of Sussex after he stepped down from his role as a working member of the royal family. As a result, Prince Harry took legal action against the Home Office. The lawyers of the Duke of Sussex informed the court in December that his treatment was unlawful and unfair.…

United Kingdom: Celebrities and social media influencers, have teamed up to support the UK government’s Downing Street campaign, aimed at combating the stigma of loneliness among young people. Love Island finalist Tasha Ghouri, EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches, and social media influencers Bronte King and Anastasia Kingsnorth are teaming up in a new government campaign that is aimed at normalising loneliness among young people. According to research, individuals between the ages of 16 to 24 are the most affected by loneliness. However, they are also the least likely to take steps to overcome it. Studies indicate that almost…

United States: Apple, the tech giant of the United States, has reportedly halted its electric car project, ‘Project Titan’ after a decade of investing in the technology. It has been reported that the company will abandon its decades-old project and shift its staff to the AI division. The move has been positively received by the markets. Apple launched Project Titan 10 years ago at a time when Silicon Valley was abuzz with the promise of self-driving vehicles. It was initially said that it hoped to launch a self-driving vehicle as early as 2024. As a result of a variety of factors, including…

Low levels of haemoglobin are common due to iron deficiency. Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its colour. Iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, occurs when there is a lack of iron in the body leading to reduced haemoglobin levels in the blood. Some common symptoms of iron deficiency include persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and pale skin, among others. If you’re struggling with iron deficiency, there are several iron-rich ingredients you can look for in your kitchen instead of relying solely on supplements. You can also use seasonal fruits…

Africa: Kenya’s health system is receiving a boost from an international health partnership that combines AI technology and local contextual knowledge. A group of healthcare leaders convened in Nairobi to collaborate on improving critical health outcomes and enhancing program performance. The roundtable was named “Technology-Enabled Health Systems Strengthening” and was attended by high-ranking government officials, donors, and private-sector healthcare stakeholders in Kenya. The participants included the Kenya Ministry of Health, Digital Directorate, Kenya Council of Governors, Kenya Healthcare Federation, Kenya Red Cross, AMREF, Palladium, PS Kenya, and LVCT Health. Bernard Langat, the Division Head at the Directorate of Health Informatics…