The US health data system is in trouble. It's always had issues, but things got worse under the Trump administration. They cut funding, made research political, and ignored privacy rules. This made it harder to collect data and people stopped trusting the system. Other countries handle health data
Belgium is facing a big choice. There's a plan to lend Ukraine €140 billion. The money would come from Russian assets frozen in Euroclear, a major financial center in Brussels. The idea is to use this cash as security for the loan. The loan would be repaid with future reparations from Russia. Many c
In the midst of political tensions, a significant development has emerged. Hamas has announced it will release the body of another Israeli hostage. This comes as a 48-hour ultimatum from President Donald Trump is about to expire. If this happens, Hamas will still hold the bodies of 12 other hostages
Global health is a team sport. It's not just about doctors and nurses. It's about everyone, from all walks of life, playing their part. Think of it like a big puzzle. Each piece is important. Without one piece, the picture isn't complete. Sometimes, people focus on the benefits. They think, "What's
Ireland has a new president, and she's not your typical politician. Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent lawmaker, won the election with a whopping 63% of the vote. She beat her center-right rival, former Cabinet minister Heather Humphreys, in a landslide victory. Connolly's win was backed
In a significant development, Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been given the green light to search for the bodies of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Gaza. This permission extends beyond the "yellow line, " an area under the control of the Israel Defe
North Korea has been busy making headlines for all the wrong reasons. They've been on a digital money-grabbing spree, snatching up a staggering $2. 84 billion in cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2024. The hack on Bybit in February was a significant part of this, but it's not their only move. T
In a rare moment of cooperation, Israel has given Hamas permission to search for the remains of hostages in areas under Israeli military control in Gaza. This unusual move comes as part of a temporary truce between the two sides. The search is focused on areas behind what is known as the Yellow Line
President Donald Trump is on a mission in Asia, aiming to secure big investments and ease tensions with China. His journey started with a stop in Qatar, where he met with the emir and prime minister. They discussed Middle East peace efforts, and Trump praised Qatar's role in brokering a deal between
Russia's recent missile and drone strikes on Ukraine have left a trail of destruction, claiming four lives and injuring sixteen others. The attacks, which occurred overnight into Saturday, have once again highlighted the urgent need for robust air defense systems in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the capital, t
