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WHO, 50 countries warn United Nations of increasing ransomware attacks against hospitals

Such attacks on hospitals “can be issues of life and death” World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who addressed the U.N. Security Council, said




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Shift in Hindi cinema’s portrayal of doctors reflects society’s evolving perception: Expert




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Taking newborn screening, as a birth right, ahead in Karnataka

NBS is a public health programme that helps in identifying serious developmental and genetic disorders in newborns through biochemical tests conducted after birth.




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COP29 opens with Trump climate withdrawal looming

Countries come to Baku for the main United Nations forum for climate diplomacy after new warnings that 2024 is on track to break temperature records, adding urgency to a fractious debate over climate funding.




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T.N. Health Department takes cancer screening to women at their workplace

To give better access to women for screening of cancer, the Health Department is taking their programmes to work sites and also encouraging women to come in for annual check-ups




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Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the annual United Nations climate talks




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Lahore air pollution: UNICEF warns of ‘devastating effects’ on children, pregnant women

Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore and 17 other districts in Punjab since October 2024.




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Fight over including carbon border tax in agenda delays climate talks on day one

Agenda disputes are common at UN climate conferences but this one is especially significant as countries have limited time to agree on a new climate finance goal.




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Climate crisis worsening already 'hellish' refugee situation: U.N.

With international climate talks under way in Baku, the U.N. refugee agency highlighted how soaring global temperatures and extreme weather events are impacting displacement numbers and conditions




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Is there a scientific reason why online phishing fraudsters target senior citizens?

A research paper documents the fact that older people tend to underestimate their cognitive decline and this could affect their finances; experts say senior citizens could be more vulnerable to cyber scamsters and to financial abuse from their own families




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Combining forces, GSAP & Webflow!

Change can certainly be scary whenever a beloved, independent software library becomes a part of a larger organization. I’m feeling a bit more excitement than concern this time around, though.

If you haven’t heard, GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) is teaming


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Clarifying the Relationship Between Popovers and Dialogs

Pop quiz! What's the difference between a Popover element and a Dialog element? The answer is not all that clear and is widely misunderstood, but Zell has a clear way to explain it so that you know which element to reach for in your work.


Clarifying the Relationship Between Popovers and Dialogs originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.





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Fluid Everything Else

We can apply the concept of fluid typography to almost anything. This way we can have a layout that fluidly changes with the size of its parent container. Few users will ever see the transition, but they will all appreciate the results. Honestly, they will.


Fluid Everything Else originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.




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Popping Comments With CSS Anchor Positioning and View-Driven Animations

The State of CSS 2024 survey wrapped up and the results are interesting, as always. Even though each section is worth analyzing, we are usually most hyped about the section on the most used CSS features. And if you …


Popping Comments With CSS Anchor Positioning and View-Driven Animations originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.




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Tim Brown: Flexible Typesetting is now yours, for free

Another title from A Book Apart has been re-released for free. The latest? Tim Brown's Flexible Typesetting. I may not be the utmost expert on typography and its best practices but I do remember reading this book (it's still on the shelf next to me!) thinking maybe, just maybe, I might be able to hold a conversation about it with Robin when I finished it.


Tim Brown: Flexible Typesetting is now yours, for free originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.




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Anchoreum: A New Game for Learning Anchor Positioning

You've played Flexbox Froggy before, right? Or maybe Grid Garden? They're both absolute musts for learning the basics of modern CSS layout using Flexbox and CSS Grid. Thomas Park made those and he's back with another game: Anchoreum.


Anchoreum: A New Game for Learning Anchor Positioning originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.




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Israel's Netanyahu adds rival to Cabinet, strengthens hold on office

Gideon Saar had left Netanyahu's Likud party four years ago after accusing the prime minister of turning it into a "cult of personality"




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45,000 US dockworkers set to strike at midnight, impacting East and Gulf Coast ports

The strike by members of the International Longshoremen's Association could cause 36 ports to shutter operations




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FACTBOX-Who are the candidates running in the US presidential election?

The upcoming elections in the United States on November 5 have the world on the edge of their seats as they heat up, here is a brief overview of who they are




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Iran launches missile barrage at Israel, warns of ‘crushing’ retaliation if provoked

Israeli air defences intercepted many of the missiles, with no reported casualties. Meanwhile, the US pledged military support for Israel, and the UN called for a ceasefire amid concerns over escalating regional conflict 




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Blinken says India-US working to address regional and global challenges after meeting Jaishankar

Jaishankar met Blinken on Tuesday at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US State Department.




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Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in Middle East

Recent Houthi attacks has again drawn attention to the Yemeni rebels and raised questions about their goals and strategies




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Shipping lines invoke force majeure due to US East Coast port strike

Denmark’s Maersk and COSCO have announced a local Port Disruption Surcharge due to a strike, which commenced on October 1




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Joe Biden set to announce new student loan relief ahead of upcoming trip

Biden is also expected to reveal federal actions as part of his administration’s efforts to replace the nation’s lead pipes within a decade




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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bombing survivors’ group Nihon Hidankyo

We wish to honour all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace, says Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee




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Nijjar killing row: Canada seeks diplomatic immunity waiver; India rejects as political agenda

New Delhi described the accusations as baseless and politically motivated, claiming they serve Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s domestic vote-bank agenda.




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Nijjar killing: Canadian PM Trudeau admits he had no hard proof when he alleged Indian agents' involvement

Trudeau admits intelligence, not evidence, behind claims of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s killing.




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China cuts lending rates to boost economy

China had reduced other policy rates in September as part of a package of stimulus measures to support the economy




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Maldives President Muizzu to take 50% salary cut amid growing economic strain

The move was announced as part of special measures in his government’s ‘economic reform agenda’ 




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Trump talks Xi, tariffs and aliens in freewheeling Joe Rogan podcast

The conversation stretched long enough that Trump ended up hours late for a rally in swing-state Michigan, where hundreds of supporters trickled out of the venue as temperatures dropped while waiting for him to arrive




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At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding, landslides in Philippines

Weather has cleared in many areas on Saturday, allowing cleanup work in most areas




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European banks to extend dealing with Indian clearing firms

Europe’s authorities set the deadline last year after their request for co-supervision of European trades settled through Indian clearing houses was denied by the Reserve Bank of India



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Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at several border points on Diwali

The ties between the two Asian giants had nosedived following the clash




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US puts 19 Indian entities on sanctions list for ‘enabling’ Russia’s war against Ukraine

Sanctions pose challenges for Indian companies navigating international trade compliance with limited resources




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What caused the devastating flash floods in Eastern Spain?

Scientists attribute the extreme weather to climate change, highlighting the role of rising sea temperatures and changes in jet stream patterns




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UN COP16 summit suspended without agreement on new funding for biodiversity conservation

Wealthier nations were hesitant to increase funding, while developing countries argued that they cannot enhance their efforts without additional financial support




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Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 9 people

Authorities raised the danger level and widened the danger zone for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Monday, following a series of eruption that last week




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Trump wants to be 'dictator', won't be good for ties with India: Congressman Shri Thanedar on US polls

He further underscored the importance of the Indian-American vote in the upcoming US Presidential elections, while noting the growing support for Kamala Harris in the crucial swing state of Michigan




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Bangladesh ramps up payments to Adani Power amid power supply cuts

Bangladesh is scrutinising its contract with Adani Power, as it is charging Bangladesh a rate nearly 27 per cent higher than those of India’s other private producers




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Trump wins Pennsylvania, leaving him 3 electoral votes shy of clinching White House

Pennsylvania was carried by Trump when he first won the White House in 2016 and then flipped back to Democrats in 2020. Trump also took Georgia, which had voted for Democrats four years ago




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Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US election victory, says looking forward to renewing collaboration

‘Let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,’ Modi says in a post on X




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Elon Musk’s India entry with Tesla and Starlink may get easier with Trump’s backing

Similarly, Musk is keen to launch his satellite broadband services firm Starlink in India and has been asking for lower entry barriers




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Bank of England cuts interest rates, sees inflation hike after Reeves' budget

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75 per cent from 5 per cent




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COP29 host Azerbaijan promoted fossil fuel deals ahead of climate summit, NGO says 

In a secretly recorded video, CEO of the COP29 talks offers to introduce a representative of a fake oil and gas company, to the Azeri national oil and gas company SOCAR




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Can Brazil save the Amazon rainforest? Marina Silva is trying

‘The challenge of being the leader of COP30 next year, in the heart of the Amazon forest, is huge,’ said Marina Silva, Brazil’s environment minister and top climate diplomat, at an event recently




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24 killed, 46 injured in suicide bombing at railway station in Pakistan

The explosion ripped through the railway station of the provincial capital Quetta as passengers gathered on the platform before the departure of the Jaffar Express




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Overseas Pakistani group Al Nihang offers to acquire debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines

Earlier, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz advised him to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and rebrand it ‘Air Punjab’




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Trump, Putin speak over phone, discuss ending war in Ukraine: Report

‘The two men discussed the goal of peace on the European continent’




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Japan’s Ishiba wins runoff vote to stay as PM ahead of likely Trump meeting

Japanese government officials are trying to arrange a meeting for him with Trump toward the end of the trip, potentially during a stopover in the US before Ishiba returns to Japan