Is Israel prepared for an event that occurs roughly every hundred years? The prospect of a devastating earthquake hitting Israel has been a source of concern for its residents and those in the surrounding region, following the powerful earthquake that slammed Turkey and Syria. With historical records indicating that a major earthquake occurs once every […]
To mark the first anniversary of the Ukraine Russia War, a Manchester group held its 53rd consecutive weekly march, and pledged to continue until the war ends. Over a thousand people turned out for a Manchester Stands with Ukraine Group rally in Manchester city, last week in solidarity of war-torn Ukraine one year after the nation […]
For more than three weeks, thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in Jerusalem and across the country to protest against the government’s controversial judicial reform plan, which seeks to give lawmakers greater control over the Supreme Court. The protests have been marked by increasing tensions between supporters and opponents of the plan, with […]
The UK government has been urged from all sides to consider enacting legislation similar to that of Spain. On February 16, the Spanish parliament approved paid sick time for women experiencing incapacitating periods, becoming Spain the first nation in Europe to do so. The Minister for Equality of Spain, Irene Montero called this decision momentous in terms of women’s health.
Getting the right medication to treat mental illness can be lifesaving for some but overmedication could be life-threatening. California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has announced the introduction of a new bill with an aim of supporting women, new-borns and families in the first year after childbirth. The US Bill AB 608 has been presented days […]
Junior doctors opt for strike action in March due to payment dispute
Journalists have faced many challenges in Turkey during the news coverage of the earthquake’s aftermath.Authorities do not give them information and they have been asked to get it from agencies. Journalists are not allowed to cover the affected areas due to security reasons and emotionally it has been difficult for them to see thousands of […]
An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus was confirmed by the World Health Organisation in Equatorial Guinea. With the Ebola-like hemorrhagic fever, 11 deaths have been reported so far, with symptoms including fatigue, high fever, severe headache, Diarrhoea, and blood-stained vomit. There is no approved vaccine or drug treatment for the disease. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, […]
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Indian diamond heiress is turning heads after deciding to become a Sadhvi (nun). Devanshi Sanghvi is the eldest daughter of Dhanesh Sanghvi and Amy Sanghvi. Mr Dhanesh is the owner of a diamond empire ‘Sanghvi and Sons’ based in Indian city of Surat. Devanshi decided to live the rest of her life as […]