Author: Sahithi Reddy

A new male contraception drug prevents sperm from swimming

A new male contraception drug prevents sperm from swimming

Scientists have discovered a cell route, or switch, that prevents sperm from being able to swim claim that an on-demand, non-hormonal male contraceptive pill may be a reality.

Despite US opposition, Israel "legalizes" nine outposts in the occupied West Bank.

Israel “legalizes” 9 outposts in the occupied West Bank.

Nine colonial outposts in the occupied West Bank have reportedly been “legalized” by Israel and transformed into official settlements, according to Israeli media.

Saudi Arabia's first female astronaut; Rayyana Barnawi

Rayyana Barnawi, Saudi Arabia’s 1st female astronaut.

To distance itself from its traditional reputation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will send its first female astronaut to space later this year. Rayyana Barnawi will make history as the first Arab woman to enter space.

The new governor of Andhra Pradesh; Justice S Abdul Nazeer

Justice S. Abdul Nazeer: The new governor of Andhra Pradesh

Former Supreme Court Justice S Abdul Nazeer has been named the new governor of Andhra
Pradesh. President Draupadi Murmu approved the Centre’s proposals on the transfers and
hiring of new governors on Sunday.

Turkey and Syria's ambassadors applaud India for its humanitarian help.

Turkey and Syria’s ambassadors applaud India for its humanitarian help.

Envoys from Turkey and Syria, two nations hard-hit by Monday’s earthquake that has killed
at least 4,500 people, said India’s decision to send rescue teams to help with earthquake relief
is timely, urgently required, and a demonstration of “genuine friendship.

Bombay High Court stops Anti-Terror Exercises that target a community

Bombay High Court stops Anti-Terror Exercises that target a community

The Bombay High Court bench in this case has prohibited the conduct of such exercises by prohibiting the portrayal of members of a certain community as terrorists and has requested that the Maharashtra government provide a statement on any rules or regulations for organizing (anti-terror) drills.

Israeli anti-government demonstrations over the proposed judicial reforms are still going on.

Israeli anti-government demonstrations over the proposed judicial reforms are still going on.

Tens of thousands of Israelis have assembled for a sixth week of demonstrations against controversial judicial changes planned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration.

The unemployment rate in the US dropped to 3.4%, the lowest level in more than 50 years.

The unemployment rate in the US dropped to 3.4%, the lowest level in more than 50 years.

More than 500,000 new jobs were created in the U.S. economy in January, indicating that the labour market is still strong and resilient despite rising interest rates and recessionary concerns.

Dangerous Nuclear Situation in the World

Dangerous Nuclear Situation in the World

The worst nuclear development in 2022 will be Russia’s thinly veiled threats to deploy nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war. For the time being, warnings and cautionary words have kept such threats quiet, but Russian leaders should firmly reject threats to deploy weapons of mass devastation in Ukraine. Beyond the Ukraine war, historical trends of nuclear arsenal development and modernization continue, with little progress in negotiations with North Korea or Iran over their nuclear programs. New START continues to restrain US and Russian nuclear weapons, but there is no guarantee the deal will be extended beyond 2026.

Laws That Outlaw Homosexuality Are Deemed unjust By Pope Francis.

Laws That Outlaw Homosexuality Are Deemed unjust By Pope Francis.

“Being homosexual is not a crime,” Francis declared in an exclusive interview with The

Associated Press. Francis admitted that some Catholic bishops around the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against LGBTQ persons, and he referred to the matter as a “sin.” However, he linked such attitudes to cultural backgrounds, and he stated that bishops, in particular, must undergo a process of conversion to recognize the dignity of all people.

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