Jerusalem, Jan 18 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen toward southeastern Israel. Sirens were activated… Continue reading Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen toward Red Sea’s Eilat
Colombo, Jan 18 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government has accepted a recommendation by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to reduce electricity tariffs by an average of 20… Continue reading Sri Lanka reduces electricity tariffs by 20 per cent
Abuja, Jan 18 (IANS) Scores of people were believed to have died and many others sustained injuries early Saturday after a tanker laden with gasoline exploded when it overturned, spilling… Continue reading Several feared dead after gasoline tanker explosion in central Nigeria
Beirut, Jan 18 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday, during which he urged Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon within the… Continue reading Lebanese President urges Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon within deadline
Sanaa, Jan 18 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement on Saturday that it launched a ballistic missile earlier in the day targetting the Israeli Defence Ministry in Tel… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Tel Aviv
Shimla, Jan 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government’s ‘HIMCARE scheme’ has come under question following complaints of state’s apathy and indifference towards a cancer-stricken person, eventually leading to his death.… Continue reading Himachal: Man dies of cancer, daughter blames state govt’s ‘negligence’ for death
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Foetuses of women who gain excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy are likely to have excess fat distribution in their body, according to… Continue reading Excess maternal weight in 1st trimester linked to foetal fat accumulation: Study
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A team of US scientists has uncovered how a molecule found on certain bacteria may drive blood clotting in sepsis — a life-threatening condition that… Continue reading Scientists find sepsis molecule, to boost treatments for critically ill patients
Suva, Jan 18 (IANS) Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health has declared a flu outbreak on Efate, the most populous island in the country, after a surge in cases at a hospital… Continue reading Vanuatu declares flu outbreak on most populous island
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Body Mass Index (BMI) can be a screening tool, but obesity must be confirmed by measuring body fat, said health experts on Saturday, even as… Continue reading BMI a screening tool, obesity must be confirmed by body fat: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Planning parenthood via in vitro fertilization (IVF)? Stay away from outdoor air pollution, suggests a study. The study showed that exposure to outdoor air pollution… Continue reading Study shows exposure to PM 2.5 may affect success of IVF cycles
Lilongwe, Jan 18 (IANS) Malawi has launched a five-year cholera control plan, aiming to reduce the disease’s annual incidence rate by 90 per cent and achieve a case fatality rate… Continue reading Malawi launches five year cholera control plan
