Author: Trainee Reporter

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…

United States: Joe Biden has won the Democratic primary election in Michigan amid facing significant opposition over his support for Israel’s war in Gaza. A campaign to vote “uncommitted” emerged a few weeks before the primary as a form of protest against his support for Israel’s war on Gaza. The campaign signalled deep anger and betrayal among some Arab Americans who sympathise with Biden and the state’s young voters. A group named “Listen to Michigan” encouraged voters to choose “uncommitted” in the primary elections. Their goal was to receive 10,000 uncommitted votes, which is roughly the same margin that Biden won in Michigan…

United Kingdom: Prince William has said that he will not attend a memorial service at Windsor Castle for one of his godfathers due to a personal matter. The Duke of Cambridge was scheduled to read at the service in St. George’s Chapel for King Constantine II of Greece, who passed away in January of last year. The Prince of Wales contacted the family of the former Greek King, who was attending the service, to inform them that he would not be able to attend. As a result of ongoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, King Charles will not…

United States: The Odysseus probe of Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space company, will cut its lunar mission short because engineers expect to lose contact with the lander. The craft landed near the lunar south pole, marking the first ever privately owned lander to touch the moon and the first from the United States since the final Apollo mission in 1972. In spite of the fact that Odysseus was intended to last for five to ten days, it will end within five days of landing on the moon, and it is unknown how much scientific data will be lost as a…

The key to maintaining women’s health and longevity is to lead an active lifestyle. Regular exercise is a simple and effective way to achieve a healthy lifestyle for most people. It offers a wide range of benefits, including improved heart health, enhanced mood, increased bone density, and reduced risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and some types of cancer. Starting an exercise routine can be daunting for many women, who may think that they need to join a gym or have special equipment at home. Although simple exercises performed at home or outdoors can be extremely beneficial to promoting…

United Kingdom: Resources Minister Robbie Moore has announced that the UK will set up the world’s first United Nations (UN) backed International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy. Acknowledging the UK’s world-class educational expertise and advanced scientific research, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) pledged to support the establishment of a centre in the country. A circular economy aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible, rather than disposing of them in a landfill after a single use. The UK will support countries worldwide in maximising the economic and environmental…

Canada: Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister has introduced a draft bill that would force tech platforms to remove ‘harmful’ online content, like child sexual abuse and hate speech. Canada’s Liberal government released the Online Harms Act, which would require tech companies to deal with seven categories of harmful content, including spreading hate online and increasing criminal penalties. The law-making will give Canadians the right to file complaints against hate speech and request the removal of content within 24 hours, subject to review by the Human Rights Tribunal. The bill defines seven categories of harm, which include intimate content that is…

Japan: The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) of Japan has survived a frozen, sunless night on the moon, called the lunar night, which is comparable to two weeks on Earth. The national space agency JAXA has stated on X that, “Last night, a command was sent to SLIM and a response received.” A mishap during landing in January caused the spacecraft to enter sleep mode as its solar panels were misaligned and could not generate power. Later, it was able to send images due to a change in the direction of sunlight, but it was again closed due to the lunar night. According…

Africa: Algeria has inaugurated the largest mosque in Africa after years of political manoeuvring ahead of Ramadan. The Grand Mosque of Algiers on the Mediterranean coast of the North African country was officially inaugurated by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The mosque, locally known as Djamaa El-Djazair, boasts the world’s tallest minaret standing at 265 meters (869 feet) and can accommodate 120,000 people. In terms of size, it is the third-largest mosque in the world, behind Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia, which are the two holiest sites of Islam. Spread across an area of 27.75 hectares, which is approximately 70…