Climate Change to Cause 40 Million More Children Stunted by 2050

Climate change

Climate change is poised to exacerbate the world’s most severe child health crisis, with projections indicating that by 2050, an additional 40 million children will suffer from stunted growth due to the impacts of climate change. According to the latest report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this alarming trend highlights the urgent need … Read more

Common Diabetes Drug Metformin Slows Aging in Monkeys

Metformin

Metformin, a widely-used medication for treating type 2 diabetes, has recently garnered attention for its potential beyond glucose control. A groundbreaking study published in the journal Cell on September 12 reveals that metformin may have significant anti-aging effects, particularly in the brain of male monkeys. This study, conducted by a team of 43 researchers from … Read more

India Beats China for the First Time in a Key MSCI Global Index

MSCI global index

MSCI global index reflects the performance of large and mid-cap equities across various global markets. For the first time ever, India has overtaken China in this critical equity index, a development that signals India’s rising influence in global markets. As of now, India’s weight in the MSCI investible large-, mid-, and small-cap index has surged … Read more

India Sends Notice to Pakistan Demanding Changes in Indus Water Treaty

Indus Water Treaty

The Indus Water Treaty has been a pivotal agreement between India and Pakistan since 1960. However, the current geopolitical and environmental landscape has led India to send an official notice to Pakistan, urging changes to this long-standing treaty. This move, which comes amidst shifting water usage patterns and growing concerns about the equitable sharing of … Read more

Google Wins Legal Battle Against $1.66 Billion European Union Antitrust Fine

Google

Google has secured a significant legal victory, overturning a $1.66 billion antitrust fine imposed by the European Union in a case involving its digital advertising business. The EU’s General Court ruled in favor of Google, marking a critical moment in the tech giant’s long-standing disputes with European regulators. This decision not only cancels the fine … Read more

Musk’s SpaceX Faces $633,000 Fine in US Over Launch Violations

Musk's SpaceX

Musk’s SpaceX has found itself at the center of controversy once again as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) slapped the company with a $633,000 fine for violating launch regulations. The incidents, which occurred during two separate launches last year, highlight a growing tension between SpaceX’s rapid-paced operations and the FAA’s strict regulatory framework. The … Read more

Pakistani Players Horribly Criticized for Waving Chinese Flag Despite Being Defeated by Them in Asian Champions Trophy

Asian Champions Trophy

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey final between India and China became a hotbed of controversy, not just for the on-field performance but due to the actions of the Pakistani hockey players off the field. Despite their elimination at the hands of China in the semi-finals, Pakistan’s hockey team members were seen supporting China in … Read more