Author: Onu Akter

A 47-year-old man in Hong Kong had to undergo a leg amputation after getting a rare flesh-eating infection following acupuncture treatment. Health experts are asking the public not to jump to conclusions, saying the case may be a one-time incident. Man Loses Leg After Infection The patient visited two traditional Chinese medicine clinics for acupuncture. Soon after, he developed an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. He was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, often called a “flesh-eating infection.” Two days later, doctors had to amputate his left lower leg to stop the infection from spreading. Health Officials Investigate the Case…

Real Madrid’s veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Brazilian national football team. Several Spanish media outlets confirmed the news on Monday, stirring excitement across the football world. Ancelotti still has one year left on his contract with Real Madrid. However, after recent disappointments in major tournaments, he appears ready to leave the Santiago Bernabéu. Why Ancelotti’s Move Comes Now The decision comes after a tough season for Real Madrid. The team was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal and lost the Copa del Rey final to fierce…

Somalia has praised the recent Declaration of Principles signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The agreement is seen as a major step towards peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended both nations for their dedication to dialogue and diplomacy, while also highlighting the United States’ key role in facilitating the agreement. The Somali government emphasized the importance of continued diplomatic efforts for long-term regional stability. Somalia’s Support for the Accord On Sunday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement expressing its approval of the peace agreement between…

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has thanked Saudi Arabia for its important role in helping the country secure a $7 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The meeting took place in Washington, D.C., during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, where Aurangzeb met with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan. During their discussion, Aurangzeb invited his Saudi counterpart to visit Pakistan. The invitation comes as both countries continue to strengthen their economic relationship. Saudi support helped unlock IMF funding The IMF approved a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan in September 2024. The deal was made possible after Saudi…

Digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) are now seen as key to fixing the healthcare system’s biggest problems, according to a new report by Ziegler, a specialty investment bank. The white paper says AI and digital tools can help with limited access, staff shortages, and high care costs. With more seniors needing care and not enough places or workers to help them, digital health is becoming more important than ever. Healthcare at a Turning Point Ziegler’s new report, Deconstructing the Digital Health & AI Industry: Part V, says the digital health sector is changing fast. The reasons include a growing…

U.S. President Donald Trump says he does not support raising taxes on millionaires. He believes such a move could push wealthy Americans to leave the country, especially now that travel is easier and faster. Trump spoke from the Oval Office on Wednesday. When asked if he supported a millionaire tax, he said it would be “disruptive because a lot of millionaires would leave the country.” “You know, the old days, they left states,” he said. “Now, with transportation so quick and so easy, they leave countries.” “You lose a lot of money if you do that. And other countries that…

More than 150 college and university leaders have issued a joint letter criticizing what they describe as “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” by the Trump administration. The letter, signed by prominent academic institutions such as Yale, MIT, Rutgers, and Princeton, argues that the administration’s actions are putting higher education at risk. This statement was released on Tuesday by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU). A Unified Stand Against Political Interference The signatories of the letter represent a broad coalition of higher education leaders across the United States. According to the statement, these institutions have come together to…

OpenAI has launched new AI models under the GPT-4.1 lineup, specifically optimized for software engineering and coding tasks. These models are now accessible through the OpenAI API, though they are not yet integrated into ChatGPT. The GPT-4.1 release is a major update for developers. It introduces powerful features that support real-world software development workflows. Most notably, the models offer a 1-million-token context window, which allows them to process nearly 750,000 words at once — far more than the length of most novels. This launch comes at a time of increased competition in the AI space. Tech giants like Google and…

The Paramount Chief of Mampong, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has strongly condemned the recent violence at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party office in Mampong, located in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The incident, which involved two days of protests over the nomination of a new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has sparked serious concerns about rising tribal tensions in the area. Supporters opposing the appointment clashed at the party office, accusing NDC leaders of ignoring local voices. During a meeting with party officials, the Mamponghene called for calm and urged all parties to reject tribal sentiments that could harm the unity…

Unusually strong winds swept across Beijing and northern China this weekend, forcing the closure of major tourist spots and disrupting air and rail travel. Authorities issued high-level weather alerts as gusts reached up to 150km/h, triggered by a cold vortex from Mongolia. The powerful winds brought sudden snow and hail to various regions and prompted the capital to take rare emergency measures. Rare Gale Alert Issued for 22 Million Residents For the first time in a decade, Beijing issued its second-highest gale alert, warning the city’s 22 million residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The winds, which began…