SYDNEY, Australia – The lack of comprehensive data on the global prevalence of mental illnesses poses a significant challenge in understanding and addressing these conditions. According to recent findings, many countries have insufficient data on the prevalence of various mental illnesses, leading to wide uncertainties in global estimates and hindering the ability to provide adequate … Read more
Sydney, Australia – In a haunting echo of the past, a gunman’s attack on a shopping center in Sydney’s Bondi Junction left five women dead, along with a male security guard who attempted to intervene. This tragedy, reminiscent of the infamous Montreal massacre of 1989, serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing global issue … Read more
Miami, Florida – Unprovoked shark attacks saw a slight increase worldwide last year, with new data revealing that twice as many people died from shark bites compared to the previous year. According to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, there were 69 unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, exceeding the five-year average of 63 … Read more
Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent incident of violence has sparked outrage as Brother Amirul Haque Amin, General Secretary of the National Shop Employees Federation (NSEF) and President of the National Garments Workers Federation (NGWF), was brutally attacked alongside his supporters during a peaceful demonstration in Savar on March 29, 2024. The protesters were advocating … Read more
New York, NY – A recent global survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) has unveiled a significant trend towards the adoption of cloud-native technologies, leading to a massive increase in data volumes that surpass the capability of human processing. As businesses continue to integrate these technologies into their operations, the exponential growth of data poses … Read more
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka – The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka is garnering global support in its fight against a violent attack on its members by pro-government thugs at Moratuwa University. The incident involved Dehin Wasantha and Lakshman Fernando, who were physically assaulted by members of the Moratuwa university branch of Podujana Pragathishili Sevaka … Read more
GENEVA, Switzerland – Sepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to infection, poses a serious global health threat. It can lead to organ failure and death, affecting hundreds of millions of patients worldwide each year. Sepsis is usually caused by bacterial infections but may also result from viruses, parasites, or fungi. People … Read more
Geneva, Switzerland – Lead is a dangerous toxic metal that is found naturally in the Earth’s crust. Its widespread use has led to extensive environmental contamination, human exposure, and significant public health issues worldwide. One of the key sources of environmental contamination comes from activities such as mining, smelting, manufacturing, and recycling, as well as … Read more
The use of the death penalty still persists in many countries, despite the global trend towards abolishing it. According to recent reports, the number of executions has been on the rise worldwide, sparking concerns among human rights organizations. In 2022, 55 countries still had the death penalty, with nine of them imposing it only for … Read more