Researchers have linked increased mortality risks to the condition of a person’s retina A new, “reliable indicator” of a person’s health problems, ones that may cause early death, has been found by a team of international scientists. Using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, researchers studied the eyes of nearly 47,000 people and concluded that the state […]
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EU to hold large-scale cyber attack drill – media
A number of European states are set to carry out a hacking drill simulating a major attack on supply chains The European Union will soon stage a far-reaching cyber security exercise intended to prepare for an attack that affects the continent’s distribution networks, Bloomberg reported, noting the drill will be held over several weeks. EU […]
Hospitalizations soar as Omicron takes hold in London
Though scientists say the new variant is less deadly, hospital admissions in the British capital tripled in December The number of people being admitted to hospitals in the UK capital more than tripled in December as the Omicron strain of coronavirus took hold and spread like wildfire across Britain. Read more CDC says it exaggerated […]
Japanese government to hold women-only events
The government of Japan is going to hold monthly meetings with women to hear their input on how the country should be run as part of a push to empower females in the traditionally male-dominated society. The announcement comes after new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised to actively support Japan’s women in a speech earlier […]
Switzerland likely to hold vote on compulsory vaccination
A Swiss group seeking a constitutional ban on compulsory vaccination says it has collected enough signatures to put the issue to a vote. The initiative was submitted to the government this week. The group, called the Swiss Freedom Movement (MLS), formally submitted the proposal to protect people’s “freedom and physical integrity” to the Federal Chancellery […]
Iran puts nuclear talks on hold again
Iran’s chief negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, has announced that ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna will be paused for a “few days” after meeting with the EU’s political director to “take stock” of negotiations. In a statement posted on his Twitter account on Friday, Bagheri Kani acknowledged that “good progress” has been made during the seventh […]
Indian farmers return to hold nationwide protests against last year’s agriculture laws
Thousands of Indian farmers have renewed their protests by launching a nationwide strike against the agricultural reforms passed last year that are said to favor large, private corporations over small farmers. On Monday, farmers gathered en masse across the country to demonstrate against legislation signed last September, which they say poses a serious threat to […]
Biden will hold global Covid ‘summit’ focused on bringing ‘higher level of ambition’ pushing vaccines
US President Joe Biden will be following his highly controversial Covid-19 vaccine mandate with a virtual summit calling for a “higher level of ambition” pushing inoculations. The virtual summit is being timed with the United Nations General Assembly, with the summit being planned for September 22, the day after the end of the UN conference. […]