A blast rocked a mosque in Syria's Homs city on a Friday. The explosion happened during prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib mosque. Eight people lost their lives in this attack. The Syrian Interior Ministry called it a terrorist act. The explosion took place in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood. Mo
The Industrial Revolution was a big change in England. It brought new jobs and machines. But it also brought pollution. People thought only big cities had pollution. Rural areas were thought to be safe. But new research shows that is not true. Scientists studied bones from two towns. One was indust
People are talking about how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are changing lives. These drugs do more than just help with weight. They can also shake up relationships. One couple's story shows how these drugs can cause big changes. The wife started taking Ozempic. She lost weight and fel
Low magnesium levels, or hypomagnesemia, might be a sneaky issue for people on peritoneal dialysis (PD) or a mix of PD and other treatments. This condition could be more common than we think, but we don't have a clear picture of how often it happens or what it means for patients. One big question is
Johnson & Johnson made a tough call recently. They stopped a mid-stage trial for a new eczema drug. The drug, JNJ-5939, was supposed to help people with moderate to severe eczema. But it didn't work as well as hoped. The trial showed that the drug was safe to use. People didn't have bad reactions t
Nigeria has joined forces with the U. S. to tackle Islamist militants in the northwest region. This move comes after President Donald Trump hinted at taking unilateral action in Nigeria. The strikes happened on Christmas Day, but it's still unclear if they made a real difference. The U. S. said the
Pfizer's stock took a hit recently, and it's all tied to a serious issue with one of their drugs. A patient in a long-term study for Hympavzi, a treatment for hemophilia, passed away due to severe complications. This news came out in December 2025, and it's got people talking. The patient had hemop
Chickens are what they eat, but how exactly does their food impact their growth and energy? A recent investigation dug into this question. Researchers were curious about how tweaking the energy and protein content in chicken feed affects their tiny powerhouses, known as mitochondria. They focused on
Algeria's lawmakers have taken a bold step. They voted to label France's colonization as a crime. This move aims to right past wrongs. It seeks restitution for items taken during France's 130-year rule. France, however, sees this law as a threat. They call it a "hostile act. " Despite this, both co
In Maiduguri, the heart of Borno state, a violent act shook the city during evening prayers. A suspected suicide bomber struck the Al-Adum mosque, killing at least five people and injuring 35 others. This attack happened around 6 p. m. , as worshippers gathered for their evening prayers. The scene w
