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WHO Endorses GLP-1 Therapies for Obesity but Flags Access Barriers

The World Health Organization has issued its first guideline recommending GLP-1 therapies as part of long-term obesity treatment, marking a significant shift in global clinical practice. With over...

December 2, 2025

Amar Subramanya to Lead Apple’s Next Phase of AI Development

Apple has initiated a major leadership overhaul in its Artificial Intelligence division, selecting Indian-origin researcher Amar Subramanya as the new vice president of AI. The move marks a...

December 2, 2025

UNDP Warns AI Could Deepen Global Inequality

A new United Nations Development Programme assessment has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could widen the divide between wealthy and poorer nations if deliberate policy action is not...

December 2, 2025

Scromiting: The Cannabis-Linked Syndrome Alarming Emergency Rooms

Scromiting, a rapidly rising medical concern, is drawing global attention as emergency departments report increasing cases linked to long-term cannabis use. Recently recognised by major health bodies, this...

December 2, 2025

The Kardashev Scale and Its Role in Measuring Civilisations

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in a recent episode of Nikhil Kamath’s podcast “People by WTF”, discussed the concept of the Kardashev Scale and its significance in assessing the...

December 2, 2025

India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29 Term

India has secured re-election to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term, reaffirming its role in shaping global cooperation in education, culture, science, communication and information. The...

December 2, 2025

New Walrus Haul-Out Identified in Svalbard via Satellite Monitoring

Scientists have identified a new walrus haul-out site along the shores of Svalbard, a remote Arctic archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. The discovery was made...

December 2, 2025

Rare Red ELVE Halo Reappears Over Italian Alpine Town

A striking red halo of light appeared over Possagno in northern Italy on November 17, marking the second sighting of this rare atmospheric event in three years. Captured...

December 2, 2025

SoLAR Phase II Launched to Scale Climate-Resilient Solar Irrigation

The International Water Management Institute and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have launched SoLAR Phase II, a multi-country initiative designed to accelerate socially inclusive and climate-resilient...

December 2, 2025

India Re-Elected to IMO Council as Category (b) Member for 2026-27

India has secured re-election to the International Maritime Organization Council for the 2026-27 term, reaffirming its standing in global maritime governance. The country won 154 of 169 valid...

December 2, 2025

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