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Will Israel-Gaza war affect US Prez Biden's chances of re-election?

Given the magnitude of these intersecting crises and the fact they are happening during a fraught election campaign, it's not surprising Biden's foreign policy is subject to intense scrutiny

'We have thousands of Modis: Secret behind BJP's enduring success in India

While much ink has been spilled on Modi's populist leadership and personality cult, the same does not hold for the party organisation that he and his close ally, Amit Shah, have developed

Here are some potential risks, benefits of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

As they've grown in popularity, we've also heard more about the potential side effects - from common gastrointestinal discomforts, to more serious mental health concerns

3 things to watch for in Russia's presidential poll, other than Putin's win

While the result may be a foregone conclusion, the election offers an important glimpse into the Kremlin's domestic challenges as it continues a war against Ukraine that recently entered third year

Explained: Why now is the time to address humanity's impact on the moon

Nasa estimates there are 227,000 kilos of human garbage littering the moon

Donald Trump's arguments for immunity not as hopeless as some claim

Commentators have described his immunity arguments as "frivolous" and "absurd." But such accounts underestimate the arguments' weight and at times misconstrue them

China's new anti-espionage law sending a chill through foreign corporations

The law also empowers authorities with new surveillance powers. These include the ability to access people's emails or social media accounts on electronic devices

Do blue-light glasses work? Can they reduce eye strain or help with sleep?

Blue-light glasses, blue light-filtering lenses or blue-blocking lenses are different terms used to describe lenses that reduce the amount of short-wavelength visible (blue) light reaching the eyes

Space junk on Moon will rise with future missions, but who will clean it up

With more countries landing on the Moon, people back on Earth will have to think about what happens to all the landers, waste and miscellaneous debris left on the lunar surface and in orbit

Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement & skepticism

The papers have sparked wild enthusiasm online. At same time, there are reports of disputes among the Korean researchers over whether the research should have been released at all

Brain function still affected for some even two years after Covid

This is part of a new research conducted by Nathan Cheetham: Senior Postdoctoral Data Scientist, Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, King's College in London

Have global temperatures reached these levels ever in last 100,000 yrs?

Without rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the Earth is currently on course to reach temperatures of roughly 3 C (5.4 F) above preindustrial levels

What the WHO listing of aspartame means for the 'diet' soft drink habit

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar, but without any kilojoules

How cost of living crisis arrived at a tough time for brewing industry

Prices of beer, wine and spirits have risen by 13.1, 7.2 and 8%, respectively

Intermittent fasting helps protect the brain from diseases like Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is an increasingly urgent global issue. The World Health Organization predicts that the number of people with the condition will triple by 2050

Putin weakened by Wagner Group mutiny, Ukraine missed opportunity

On Friday June 23 2023, Prigozhin ordered 25,000 of his troops on to a march for justice, which duly set out to confront the Russian president in Moscow

How Erdogan won in Turkey and what does it mean for the country's future

If Recep Erdogan serves the full five-year term, he will have held power for 26 years - almost the entire history of Turkey in the 21st century.

Historical trail of Pakistan's powerful military enterprise: Explainer

Amid the ever-changing political landscape, the only permanent force is the military establishment, while the political parties only coexist to share power with it

Total Covid-19 cost to US economy to reach $14 trn by 2023 end: Research

Workplace absences, and sales lost due to the cessation of brick-and-mortar retail shopping, air travel and public gatherings, contributed the most

How US banks, Fed are prepping for default and the chaos which might follow

A severe and prolonged global economic recession would be all but guaranteed, and the reputation of the US and the dollar as beacons of stability and safety would be further tarnished