Author: Hasham

Geneva — The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over the growing spread of Mpox, reporting that 17 African countries have experienced ongoing transmission in the past six weeks. Between September 14 and October 19, the agency confirmed 2,862 new cases and 17 deaths across the continent. The latest figures signal a troubling rise in infections and a widening of the virus’s global footprint. Mpox — formerly known as monkeypox — has been detected for the first time in Malaysia, Namibia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, marking a significant expansion beyond its traditional areas of circulation. While the…

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he has instructed the Defense Department to prepare for potential military action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to protect its Christian population — a charge the Nigerian government has repeatedly denied. In a post on social media, Trump condemned what he called the “mass slaughter” of Christians, declaring that the U.S. would “immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria” and warning its government to “move fast.” “We may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are…

At least 21 people have been killed and more than 1,000 homes destroyed after heavy rains triggered landslides in Kenya’s western Rift Valley region, officials said Saturday. Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, said at least 25 people with serious injuries were airlifted from Elgeyo-Marakwet County to the city of Eldoret for treatment, while about 30 others remain missing. “Rescue efforts will resume on Sunday with support from the military and police,” Murkomen said in a statement on social media, adding that preparations were underway to deliver food and non-food relief items to affected residents. “Military and police…

Halloween is the one night of the year when it’s perfectly acceptable — encouraged, even — to eat candy by the handful. Kids parade from door to door collecting chocolates, gummies, and sticky sweets, while adults sneak a few fun-sized bars for themselves. But as dentists across the country warn, the sugar rush of Halloween can leave a far scarier legacy than a costume ever could: lasting dental damage. According to a report by Shiny Smiles Veneers, 35% of Americans have experienced candy-related dental issues. While the immediate concern after Halloween may be a stomachache or sugar crash, the real…

Jiuquan, China — China launched its Shenzhou-21 spacecraft on Friday, carrying a three-member crew — including the country’s youngest astronaut ever — to the Tiangong space station, state media reported. The spacecraft lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China, marking the seventh mission to the permanently inhabited station since its completion in 2022. The crew includes Zhang Hongzhang, 39, and Wu Fei, 32, who joined China’s astronaut corps in 2020. Wu’s participation makes him the youngest Chinese astronaut to enter orbit. The Shenzhou-21 team will replace the Shenzhou-20 crew, who have…

Washington, D.C. — A federal judge on Friday ruled that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sided with the Democratic National Committee and civil rights organizations that challenged Trump’s executive order to overhaul election procedures. The judge found that the proposed rule violated the separation of powers, saying the president has no authority to alter voter registration requirements established by Congress. “Because our Constitution assigns responsibility for election regulation to the States and to Congress, this Court holds that…

Dar es Salaam, — Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of a highly contested election, securing more than 97% of the vote, the country’s electoral commission announced Friday. The result extends the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party’s decades-long dominance, despite widespread unrest and allegations of repression. Hassan, who assumed power in 2021 after the death of former president John Magufuli, now begins a new five-year term governing the East African nation of 68 million people. The election was marred by violent protests, with demonstrators clashing with police across several cities. Witnesses reported teargas and live…

Travel Surge Brings Holiday Season Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels After years of uncertainty, U.S. airlines are preparing for one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons since 2019. According to industry analysts, ticket bookings are up nearly 12% compared to last year, signaling a strong rebound in both domestic and international travel. Families who postponed trips during the pandemic are returning to the skies, while business and leisure travel are merging as remote workers take longer holiday breaks. Factors Behind the Rise Experts credit several factors for the resurgence: stable fuel prices, improved flight capacity, and a growing sense of traveler…

To understand the new smart monitors and other pro devices of tech health, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Routinely evaluating your risk factors for various medical conditions, screening for cancer and other diseases, and assessing your lifestyle habits helps you stay healthy. It’s…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. What we like: What we dislike: It achieves this by means of an accelerometer, a heart rate sensor and GPS. There are already many smartwatches on the market such…