New York, USA – With the dawn of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many people reflect on the last experiences of “normalcy” before the world changed. Misinformation about COVID-19 quickly spread even before the first case was detected in the U.S., leading to confusion and fear among the public. Schools closed, businesses shifted to remote work, … Read more
Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent UNICEF report reveals a 72 percent decrease in the mortality rate for children under the age of 5 in Southern Asia over the past 30 years. Despite this progress, millions of children are still succumbing to preventable causes, emphasizing the ongoing need for interventions and healthcare improvements in the region. … Read more
IBADAN, NIGERIA – A tragic explosion in the government residential area of Bodija in Ibadan, Nigeria, has resulted in at least two reported deaths with fears of more casualties. Eyewitnesses described the explosion as sending shock waves across the ancient city, causing widespread destruction of property worth millions of dollars. Unconfirmed reports suggest that dangerous … Read more
A powerful winter storm wreaked havoc in Southeastern Europe and along the Black Sea coast, leaving at least 13 people dead and dozens injured in Ukraine, Moldova, and Russia. The storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines, and left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported five deaths and … Read more
London, England – A recent study has found that nearly 90% of reported crimes in England and Wales remain unsolved, raising concerns about public safety and the impact of government budget cuts on law enforcement. The analysis, conducted by the Labour party, revealed that 4.7 million cases have gone unsolved, with nearly half of them … Read more