At whatever cost, China is looking for partners and consumers for its weaponry exports in West Africa as the power of France wanes.

The shift in strategy represented by China's entry into the West African arms industry comes as a surprise to a nation that has traditionally concentrated its efforts on the selling of weapons in other parts of Africa. But Beijing isn't only competing for a part of a new market; in the wa...

Shah Rukh Khan discloses in a viral video that Gauri Khan never gave him a gift.

 Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are one of Bollywood's most influential spouses. Their romance has always left admirers in amazement. In an old video, the celebrity can be seen revealing the startling fact that Gauri has never given him a gift. The video has become a soci...

Experts and journalists in China have reportedly been contacted by imposter academics.

Indian security officials have claimed that the approach taken by individuals like Chia and Wong indicates widespread Chinese influence operations in countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States.

 Concerns have been raised that China is conducting a covert propaganda ope...

Japan will reduce COVID-19 to flu status and relax rules even further.

COVID-19 is currently classified as a Class 2 disease in Japan, alongside SARS and tuberculosis, and is subject to restrictions on patient and close contact movement while permitting central and local governments to take emergency measures. Downgrading it to Class 5 would result in the abolition ...

More illnesses, the Japanese worry, will result from downgrading Covid to flu.

According to media reports from Saturday, millions of people in Japan are at long-term risk of contracting the deadly Covid-19 virus if the government downgrades its legal status from pandemic to seasonal flu. Japan Today notes that this spring, teachers, health professionals, and other residents...

Gujarat's fluoropolymers industry is thriving. Fluorinated Chemicals and ICICI Securities

Net profit CAGR of 41% over FY22-24E at Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL) and healthy return ratios (post-tax ROCE of 21% and ROE of 25.6% in FY24E) are attractive features. While there are many applications for fluorine chemistry, ICICI Securities sees the fluoropolymers industry as particularly pro...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that minorities are disproportionately likely to require hospitalization due to the flu.

An investigation by the FDA showed that some communities of color had greater rates of hospitalization due to the flu while having lower vaccine coverage.

A potentially severe flu season has federal health experts advocating for increased vaccine coverage among racial and ethnic minorit...

Experts issue an imminent "twindemic" alert for South Korea.

The fall might see the beginning of a coronavirus and seasonal flu "twindemic," according to experts.

The number of persons who are infected with seasonal influenza viruses is already gradually increasing across the nation.

According to the Korea Disease Control and ...

North Korea Claiming Recent fever Cases was Flu not Covid 19

According to North Korea they state that the fever cases faced last week was cases for influenza rather than a recurrence of Covid 19.

As there were 4 new fever cases found in the neighbouring provinces of Ryanggang which borders China. North Korean authorities announced Lockdown at cer...

Definition of PFAS

A family of commercial chemicals' names typically give a good sense of the related compounds that make up the family. Pesticides with organophosphates are one instance. Another is flame-retardants made of bromine.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is a less specific name, n...

Forever Chemicals - Rise In Women’s B.P

A recent study indicates that exposure to man-made chemicals found in ordinary household items and in soil, air, and water may raise the risk of hypertension in women of middle age. The study revealed that middle-aged women with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) we...

MEPs demand that dangerous "forever compounds" be regulated more quickly

MEPs have expressed alarm about the degree of pollution of some hazardous chemicals throughout Europe, leading requests to accelerate the implementation of so-called "forever chemicals" limits.

Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have e...

Maine senators consider establishing a relief fund for farmers contaminated by "forever chemicals" on their land

Maine senators are proposing a big bill to assist farmers who are dealing with PFAS, or harmful, so-called "forever chemicals," pollution of their property.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in sludge from processed industrial and human waste that...

Major Fashion Brands Saying No to Toxic Forever Chemicals

Several iconic fashion brands have announced to cut the per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or the forever chemicals from their products.

A series of announcements have been made in this regard. Ralph Lauren has committed to eliminating the use of toxic PFAS in all products by th...

How Can Forever Chemicals be Destroyed

Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals have been given their name as they are nearly impossible to break down. Scientists have now found a new hot-water technique that might be able to destroy these toxic chemicals.

The chemicals have ...

The US Continues to Fight Against Forever Chemicals

The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals are several years old chemicals detected in nonstick cookware, stain-proof clothing, and firefighting foam. The environment and political issues surrounding the PFAS have been increasing day by day.

In 2021, researchers ...

How to Rid Your Homes of Toxic Pollutants

Climate and health awareness amongst people have led to many reconsidering their choice of clothes, food, and living to opt for things causing lesser harm and containing minimum toxicants.

Scientists have detected chemicals in human blood that have not been on market for decades. This h...

Global Hexafluoro-1,3-butadiene (C4F6) Market to Grow at 3.9%

Hexafluoro-1,3-butadiene (C4F6) Market: Introduction

Absolute Markets Insights delivers key insights on the global hexafluoro-1,3-butadiene (C4F6) market. In terms of revenue, global hexafluoro-1,3-butadiene (C4F6) market was valued at US$ 128.68 Mn in 2020 growing...

Europe Prepares Itself for PFAS-Free Packaging

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals are widely used in food packaging and fire-fighting foam. They get their name “forever” from the fact that they have very strong bonds that do not break easily, hence, these chemicals stay in the envi...

ICL to Supply Clear Brine Fluids to the UAE

Israel’s specialty minerals company (ICL) is one of the very few companies in the world that can meet the tight demands of clear brine fluids by the oil and gas industries.

After the United Arab Emirates formally recognized the state of Israel, trade, and collaboration were made e...