International students explore Chinese medicine

International students explore China's medical innovations in Liaoning province during last month's My China Surprise program.CHINA DAILY The soft hum of an eye nebulization device filled the room as Hamna Jahangir from Pakistan leaned forward,...

Iraqi people smuggler uses ‘PTSD and anxiety’ to avoid jail

An Iraqi asylum seeker who smuggled hundreds of illegal migrants to the UK in small boats cannot be sent to jail because he claims to suffer from PTSD and depression. Mohammed Ali Nareman, 37, had been due to stand trial at Maidstone Crown Court...

Iraq reports bird flu among poultry in north, animal health agency says

PARIS (Reuters) -Iraq has reported an outbreak of severe bird flu among poultry in the north of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Tuesday. The highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu,...

Health care, cost of living, education — here are the N.L. election issues new Canadians say are important

Some newcomers may not be able to tick a legal election ballot yet — but the Association for New Canadians is making sure students at its language school get experience preparing for the real thing. Last week, the ANC held its mock provincial...

Virtual bonds: Iraqi youth seek solace in chatbots

Shafaq News In Iraq, where years of war and uncertainty have reshaped daily life, artificial intelligence is emerging not only as a tool for learning and work but also as a companion. More young men and women are forming emotional ties with chat...

Gaza Reconstruction Fund gains momentum: Iraq to be key player

2025-10-14T12:30:01+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Gaza Iraq is set to take a central role in Gaza’s reconstruction as preparations advance for a new summit aimed at launching an international fund to finance the rebuilding...

Global Peace, Wellbeing, and Health: Insights from Gallup’s 2025 Report and the Path of Neutrality

nCa Commentary In a world still reeling from pandemics, conflicts, and economic uncertainties, the Gallup organization’s latest report, State of the World’s Emotional Health 2025, shines a stark light on how our collective feelings are intertwined...

PM Launches $500m Pharma City Project in Baghdad

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Medical Health City project in southern Baghdad, covering an area of 120,000 m². The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health and...

Iraq Launches Major Pharmaceutical City, Factories, and Global Partnerships

Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani has launched the construction of Iraq’s largest pharmaceutical city in southern Baghdad, marking a major step toward advancing local medicine production and healthcare self-sufficiency. The Health City for...

Koi virus outbreak drives fish prices down in Iraq

2025-10-13T20:27:24+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq’s fish farms are battling a new wave of Koi Herpesvirus (KHV), a seasonal disease threatening one of the country’s key food sources and sparking market declines....

Donald Trump Voices Doubts on Tony Blair's Role in Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Iraq War Backlash

In a candid exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's suitability for a key position on the newly proposed "Board of Peace," an...

Sulfur odor triggers health alarm in Iraq’s Dujail

2025-10-13T08:56:07+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Saladin A pungent sulfur odor that spread across Dujail in southern Saladin overnight forced several families to flee their homes, renewing scrutiny of Iraq’s deteriorating...

World News | UAE National Cycling Team Wins 17 Medals in Arab Cycling Championship in Iraq

Sulaymaniyah [Iraq], October 12 (ANI/WAM): The UAE national cycling team concluded its participation in the Arab Cycling Championship, hosted in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, with an impressive tally of 17 medals -- 11 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze. On the...

London’s Weekend Gaza March Sees Highest Turnout Since 2003 Iraq War Protest

Organisers of Saturday’s Gaza solidarity march in London claimed a turnout of around 600,000 people, making it the largest protest in the UK since the 2003 Iraq War demonstration, when more than a million marched against the invasion of Iraq. The...

Indonesia coach Kluivert proud yet ‘devastated’ as Iraq loss ends World Cup dream

Crestfallen Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert said his players were "devastated" after their pursuit of a place at next year's World Cup came to an end on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 loss against Iraq in Jeddah. Graham Arnold's side claimed the...

President Donald Trump Declared in 'Exceptional Health' Following Routine Checkup at Walter Reed

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald J. Trump, at 79 years old, has been officially pronounced in "exceptional health" by his physician after undergoing a comprehensive medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda,...

NFL in the AI business, too

Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams...

Toxic Datura plant spreads across Iraq’s al-Anbar

2025-10-12T05:54:05+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Al-Anbar A poisonous plant known as “Datura” has spread across large areas of al-Habbaniyah district in Iraq’s al-Anbar province, sparking alarm among residents after reports...

Triangle veterans seeing benefits to help PTSD with hyperbaric oxygen therapy

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's an epidemic around the country: Veterans' mental health. Those who served are more likely than the general public to die by suicide, and with many struggling from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), some are turning...

Seeds of Change: Women Entrepreneurs Shaping Equitable Food and Health Futures with Support from Bayer Foundation and Impact Hub

Salma Tammam, Founder & CEO of Reme-D In a world where millions still lack access to basic healthcare and nutritious food, change is being written not in policy papers or boardrooms, but by women entrepreneurs building solutions at the heart of...