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United Kingdom: Kemi Badenoch, Trade Secretary of the UK is participating the World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference at Abu Dubai to meet international counterparts as well as to defend free and fair trade and to protect UK businesses from increasing global trade barriers. More than 150 world trade ministers will gather together for WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in order to discuss global trade rules that affect tariffs, restrictions and how businesses sell their goods and services abroad. At MC13, the Trade Secretary said that, “Free trade creates jobs, opportunities for businesses, and puts money in people’s pockets. We want to see more…

United Kingdom: A study of the mental health crisis in the UK found that youths in their 20s are more likely to be unemployed than middle-aged people. Resolution Foundation research has revealed that people in their early 20s with mental health problems may not be able to access regular education and may end up out of work and in low-paying jobs. According to official figures, 34 percent of individuals aged 18 to 24 experienced symptoms of mental disorders like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder during 2021-22. This is a significant rise from 24 percent in 2000 when young women were…

United States: After the Alabama court ruling, doctors have recommended that freezing embryos for IVF treatment in order to ensure the best possible outcome for the mother and her child. If fertility clinics cease to use frozen embryos, women who undergo in vitro fertilization and their babies would face major health risks, while young cancer patients would lose the opportunity to have children. Dr. Irene Dimitriadis, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at the Mass General Fertility Center in Boston, expressed her concern about a possible reality where medicine would move backwards. She said that, “That is a possible reality.…

Headaches are a prevalent condition that impacts millions of people around the world. Taking medication can often be a solution, but it’s not a good habit to rely on. Medication for headaches can lead to dependence and side effects. Natural remedies can help without medication. Here are some remedies for headaches without painkillers. Dehydration triggers headaches Hydration is a buzzword in everyone’s life, but it’s the most natural way to get rid of headaches. Dehydration is a common reason for headaches, and drinking enough fluids is essential to prevent and avoid them. Dehydration can cause headaches and even affect the structure…

United States: The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), has reported that a fighter jet intercepted a small balloon flying over Utah. However, NORAD officials determined that the balloon did not pose any national security threat and allowed it to continue flying over the United States. One of the US officials defined the balloon as being 50 feet tall and carrying a payload the size of a two-foot cube. According to the official, there is no information available about the contents of the payload. The Defence Command said in the statement that, “In close coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration…

New York: The National Rifle Association (NRA) and its top officials have been ordered by a jury to pay $6.35 million (£5 million) after being found guilty in a civil corruption trial. The New York jury found that retired NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre cost the gun rights group millions of dollars through extravagant spending on himself. The NRA and LaPierre were accused by New York Attorney General Letitia James of violating state law. Just before the trial began, Wayne LaPierre resigned from his position. According to the jury, it cost Mr. LaPierre’s group $5.4 million, more than $1 million of which…

United Kingdom: The Defence Ministry of the UK has announced aid of a £245 million munitions package for Ukraine. The UK government will spend a billion pounds over next year to stock up and boost supply chains to produce urgently needed artillery ammunition to boost Ukraine’s stockpiles. The announcement comes just two years after Putin invaded Ukraine illegally. The UK has been providing international support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) for 10 years since Russia first invaded Crimea in 2014. They have trained 60,000 recruits since 2015 and have provided nearly £12 billion in financial, humanitarian, and military aid…

Dubai: Gulfood 2024, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, has concluded its five-day run successfully at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The five-day event featured a star-studded line-up of internationally famous chefs who shared their expertise in over 90 masterclasses. They showcased traditional cooking methods, elevated authentic ingredients, and revealed the stories behind the world’s best-loved dishes. In Chef Talks, established and emerging chefs shared tips and insights on popular dishes of the year that will shape the cooking industry’s future. Top-listed participants in the event include Chef Alain Passard of L’Arpege, Chef Enrico Cerea of da…

United States: Chuck Schumer, US Senate Majority Leader along with four other Democratic senators toured Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assuring the America’s support to Ukraine. The visit coincides with a dispute in Washington over military aid to the war-torn nation. Zelenskyy warned the US and other allies that his army was running out of weapons. He also said that Russia would try to gain the upper hand if they didn’t get immediate help. Last week Ukrainian troops retreated from the city of Avdiivka, a key frontline battleground. US aid to Ukraine has been suspended by Congress since…

New York: Vice Media, which has traditionally catered to younger audiences, has announced that it will cease operations on its flagship website and lay off hundreds of employees. This latest announcement dealt another blow to the struggling media industry. Vice was bought by New York-based Fortress Investment Group for $350 million. The media outlet filed for bankruptcy in May before the sale. News outlet Vice has failed to turn its future around, despite a series of cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and the cancellation of its Vice News Tonight show, mirroring the broader struggles of the industry in the digital age.…