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Istanbul, Turkiye – The fluorescent lights of Adana City Training and Research Hospital cast harsh shadows across Hamed Abu Zerka’s gaunt face as he stands beside his six-month-old daughter’s hospital bed.The 34-year-old’s weathered hands tremble as he adjusts Habiba’s blanket.Abdullah, his four-and-a-half-year-old son, died Tuesday morning in this same room, his small body finally succumbing to the malnutrition that had been slowly consuming him for months as Israel laid siege to Gaza.The family became emblems of the Israel-imposed famine on Gaza’s 2.1 million people when a video of Abdullah went viral weeks ago, the clearly malnourished child screaming in hunger,…

A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 59 percent of US respondents say Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has been excessive.Washington, DC – Most Americans believe that all countries should recognise Palestine as a state, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests, as public support for Israel in the United States continues to plunge amid the atrocities in Gaza.A majority of respondents – 59 percent – also said that Israel’s military response in Gaza has been excessive.The survey, released on Wednesday, quizzed 4,446 US adults between August 13 and 16.Fifty-eight percent of respondents agreed with the statement that “Palestine should be recognised as a country…

After it opened on a stormy note on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand Assembly’s monsoon session in Gairsain was suspended indefinitely after the Congress spent the second day protesting against the alleged rigging of the zila panchayat election.Scheduled for four days, the session wound up at noon after nine bills were passed through a voice vote. All this while, the opposition was in the Well of the House, sloganeering against the Nainital zila panchayat election, in which five members were allegedly kidnapped to keep them away from voting. On Tuesday, the election results declared the BJP as the winner, narrowly defeating the…

Second-half strikes from Mikel Idiakez and Joby Justin fired debutants Diamond Harbour FC to a 2-1 win over East Bengal on Wednesday, sealing a spot in the 134th Durand Cup final against NorthEast United FC. Diamond Harbour FC players celebrate their victory against East Bengal FC during Durand Cup 2025 semifinal match.(PTI) Anwar Ali had drawn parity for the Red & Golds moments after Idiakez’s spectacular back-volley had given the Diamonds the lead. The Diamonds had the better of exchanges in the first-half and nearing 20 minutes, Joby had a first shot at goal from close but was easily thwarted…

Whether you’re hopping on a red-eye to Bali or squeezing in a sunrise flow between meetings in Milan, the best travel yoga mats are the unsung heroes of the wellness-minded traveler’s carry-on. Lightweight, foldable, and purpose-built for life on the move, these mats strike the perfect balance between portability and performance—offering plenty of grip and support without the bulk.Associate editor Hannah Towey testing out yoga mats in Norwalk, Connecticut Hannah ToweyIn a world where hotel-room hardwood floors, breezy beach decks, and bustling airport terminals might all become your impromptu studio, having the right mat isn’t just convenient—it’s essential. From sustainably…

Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is creating potentially deadly water conditions all along the US East Coast, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has warned.Hurricane Erin is currently northeast of the Bahamas and is forecast to track north and then north-eastward off the East Coast over the next few days, the agency said in its latest update. According to NHC, while the centre of the storm will remain well offshore, the expanding circulation and outer bands of the storm are expected to bring some impacts to portions of the East Coast, especially along the North Carolina Outer Banks. An infrared…

President Trump is calling on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after allegations Cook made false statements on mortgage applications. Drew Angerer/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images North America President Trump called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign following allegations from a Trump ally that Cook made false statements on mortgage applications. The move comes as the president is in the midst of a high-pressure campaign to get the central bank to lower interest rates. Cook, who was appointed to the Fed board by then-President Joe Biden in 2022, voted with a…

ICMR said the WHO has recognised this research and incorporated its findings into updated global guidance on TB control |Photograph used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: File Photo A study funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has demonstrated the impact of improved nutrition in reducing tuberculosis cases and fatalities, with the WHO incorporating the findings into updated global guidance on controlling the disease.The aim of the study was to determine the effect of nutritional supplementation on tuberculosis incidence in household contacts of adults with microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis.Household contacts of 2,800 patients with microbiologically confirmed…

The New Yorker’s Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ’s most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump’s foes and firing staff.

A massive increment for yoga; a minor reduction for athletics. Football’s financial assistance reduced by almost half; a 50 per cent increase for table tennis.The sports ministry tabled the figures for the financial assistance it provides to the national federations during the ongoing monsoon session of the parliament. And yoga — a sport that doesn’t feature in the government’s list of high-priority disciplines but is aiming for a spot at major multi-sport games — has emerged as the biggest beneficiary. From a mere Rs 1.3 crore in 2022-23, Yogasana India has received almost a 400 percent hike in 2024-25 with…