International

October 8, 2024 1:12 PM

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UN Chief appeals for peace in West Asia

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for peace in West Asia in his message to mark the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict.   In a video message yesterday, Guterres said this is a day for the global community to repeat in the loudest voice our utter condemnation of the abhorrent act...

October 8, 2024 12:49 PM

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WHO launches Health Labour Market Analysis support tool to assist Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Health Labour Market Analysis (HLMA) support tool to assist Africa in assessing health workforce education capacity, supply, and demand.   The tool is designed to facilitate the integration of health workforce planning into labour market analysis....

October 7, 2024 9:18 PM

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Dubai hosts AccessAbilities Expo 2024, India makes strong presence

The AccessAbilities Expo 2024 commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with over 250 exhibitors from 50 countries showcasing the latest assistive technologies and rehabilitation practices for people with disabilities.   India is participating in the Expo through its Ministry of Social J...

October 7, 2024 4:48 PM

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US scientists awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA discovery

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the year 2024 has been awarded to scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. MicroRNA is a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated.   Announci...

October 7, 2024 1:25 PM

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NASA-SpaceX delay Europa Clipper mission due to hurricane Milton in US

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which aims to search for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa, has been delayed due to Hurricane Milton. NASA has not announced a new launch date, but the launch window remains open until November 6. The spacecraft is set to travel 2.6 billion kilometers and reach the Jup...