Articles for Compounds

Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2,000
1 day ago

Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2,000

LA Times  

Members of a China search and rescue team transfer a pregnant survivor from a collapsed building Monday in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people’s last moments emerged: Two hundred Buddhist monks crushed by a collapsing monastery. …

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AI-powered test can detect silicosis, scourge of mine workers, in minutes
6 days, 17 hours ago

AI-powered test can detect silicosis, scourge of mine workers, in minutes

The Hindu  

Silicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. Our new study, published in the Journal of Breath Research, provides the latest results on a breath test for detecting silicosis powered by artificial intelligence. While our test is yet to be trialled in real-world clinics, our results so far suggest breath testing could become a crucial tool in workplace health …

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Life on Mars? Curiosity rover makes big discovery on Red Planet
1 week ago

Life on Mars? Curiosity rover makes big discovery on Red Planet

India Today  

Hunting for life in the desolate world of Mars, Nasa's Curiosity rover might have hit upon a jackpot. “Our study proves that, even today, by analyzing Mars samples we could detect chemical signatures of past life, if it ever existed on Mars," Caroline Freissinet, the lead study author said in a statement. Curiosity scientists had previously discovered small, simple organic …

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What people face in Myanmar after release from forced labour
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What people face in Myanmar after release from forced labour

ABC  

A dramatic and highly publicised operation by the Thai, Chinese and Myanmar authorities has led to the release of more than 7,000 people from online scam compounds in Myanmar. Thousands of young men and women from Asia, Europe and Africa released last month from modern day slavery are now waiting in an indefinite limbo at repurposed scam centres and army …

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Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price

CNN  

CNN — It wasn’t long after landing in Bangkok, Thailand, in the summer of 2023 that Jalil Muyeke realized that something was terribly wrong. A spokesperson for the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons told CNN via email that “all U.S. foreign assistance is currently undergoing a Foreign Assistance Review.” “The US government was one of …

Global Asia Human Trafficking Work Scam Trafficking Myanmar
Could there be a cure for cancer in mushrooms of Bengal forest?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Could there be a cure for cancer in mushrooms of Bengal forest?

New Indian Express  

Mushrooms found in the forests of Bankura and Birbhum in West Bengal could become a game-changer in cancer treatment. According to an article published in the science journal Nature, ‘kurkure chhatu’, a wild edible mushroom commonly found in these regions, contains powerful bioactive compounds that can kill cancer cells while sparing the healthy ones. Researchers at the cancer research unit …

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Takeaways from the AP’s reporting into what people face in Myanmar after release from forced labor
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Takeaways from the AP’s reporting into what people face in Myanmar after release from forced labor

Associated Press  

MAE SOT, Thailand — A dramatic and highly publicized operation by the Thai, Chinese and Myanmar authorities has led to the release of more than 7,000 people from online scam compounds in Myanmar. Thousands of young men and women from Asia, Europe and Africa released from modern day slavery are now waiting in an indefinite limbo at repurposed scam centers …

Scam Myanmar Thai Thailand Release
They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are held in detention on the Myanmar border
3 weeks, 1 day ago

They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are held in detention on the Myanmar border

Hindustan Times  

MAE SOT, Thailand — Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and eyes. “The ministry attaches very high importance to this and is aware that there are sick people, and that they need to be repatriated,” Nikorndej Balankura, spokesman …

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They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are held in detention on the Myanmar border
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are held in detention on the Myanmar border

Associated Press  

MAE SOT, Thailand — Thousands of sick, exhausted and terrified young men and women, from countries all over the world squat in rows, packed shoulder to shoulder, surgical masks covering their mouths and eyes. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print One young man from India said about 800 people were being held in …

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Cure for cancer in Bengal mushrooms? What a researcher's study says
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cure for cancer in Bengal mushrooms? What a researcher's study says

India Today  

In what could be a significant achievement for mankind, Bengal researcher Dr Swapan Kumar Ghosh has discovered a cancer-killing compound in mushrooms that grow in the forests of Bankura and Birbhum. Along with his team, Dr Ghosh, who is a professor at the Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College in Rahara, has tested a product named F12, derived from the mushroom …

Cancer Birbhum Cells Ghosh Acid Mushroom Compounds
The Science Quiz | Critical minerals
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Science Quiz | Critical minerals

The Hindu  

This element is included in the US’s list of critical minerals. _________ __________ come in two types and are useful to convert the more noxious gases emitted by internal combustion engines to less harmful compounds. In 1879, a Russian mine official named Vassili Samarsky-Bykhovets became the first person to have an element named after them. In 2009, he and Andrew …

Critical Minerals Element
Some foreigners pulled out of Myanmar scam centres face struggle to get home
1 month ago

Some foreigners pulled out of Myanmar scam centres face struggle to get home

Hindustan Times  

* Some foreigners pulled out of Myanmar scam centres face struggle to get home Multi-national crackdown launched on scam compounds * Hundreds of foreign nationals moved to militia camp * Conditions in the camp are difficult, witnesses say * Some face problems trying to go home, they say By Devjyot Ghoshal and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, - Hundreds of foreign nationals …

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Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
1 month ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online

Wired  

The plea for help arrived last summer. “I am in Myanmar and work for a fraud company,” a Chinese human-trafficking victim wrote in a short email sent from within the Tai Chang scam compound. Starlink connections appeared to be helping criminals at Tai Chang to “scam Americans” and “fuel their internet needs,” West alleged at the end of July 2024. …

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Do you use scented wax melts? Study says it can release toxic particles in indoor air
1 month, 1 week ago

Do you use scented wax melts? Study says it can release toxic particles in indoor air

India TV News  

Do you use scented wax melts? Study says it can release toxic particles in indoor air A recent study published in the ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters found that aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles. A new research found that aroma compounds released from the …

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Foaming Oil Cleansers That Can Give You A Better Clean
1 month, 1 week ago

Foaming Oil Cleansers That Can Give You A Better Clean

Huff Post  

Amazon Foaming oil cleansers from La Roche-Posay, CeraVe and Dermalogica. Dr. Noah Gratch, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York City, said that the innovation of foaming oil cleansers — which are washes that start off as an oil then work up into a rich foaming lather — can offer both a deep clean and a dose of …

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Myanmar detains 270 foreigners from scam compounds on Thai border
1 month, 1 week ago

Myanmar detains 270 foreigners from scam compounds on Thai border

Hindustan Times  

By Shoon Naing Myanmar detains 270 foreigners from scam compounds on Thai border Feb 18 - Myanmar authorities detained 273 foreigners from scam compounds along the border with Thailand on Monday, as a senior Chinese official visited frontier towns on both sides in a widening crackdown on illegal online operations. Hundreds of thousands of people trafficked by criminal gangs have …

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Improved immunity to cancer prevention; here's why you should add moringa to your diet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Improved immunity to cancer prevention; here's why you should add moringa to your diet

India TV News  

Your diet should have different types of foods that provide the body with the required vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. Improved Immunity Moringa is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin C, beta-carotene and quercetin, which help fight free radicals in the body. This nutrient-dense profile helps to improve overall health which includes strong bones, better energy levels and improved …

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Taiwan's government accused of failing victims trapped in scam compounds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan's government accused of failing victims trapped in scam compounds

ABC  

Hsieh Yueh-peng describes himself as "a man who has been to hell and back". "There's no clear official process for handling these cases," Chen Xiaoan said. Chen Xiaoan said the police arrested her nephew's alleged recruiter in Taiwan, who was accused of offering him the opportunity "carry gold" from Thailand to Taiwan, a common euphemism for smuggling. Sammy Chen, a …

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US aid freeze sets back fight against human trafficking in Cambodia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US aid freeze sets back fight against human trafficking in Cambodia

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign assistance has dealt a blow to organizations fighting human trafficking and forced labor in Cambodia, where tens of thousands of people are held captive and forced to work in call centers running telephone scams. Shelters are critical for ensuring victims don’t wind up being trafficked again, said Mina Chiang, founder of Humanity …

Support Human Trafficking Victims Work Funding Scam Trafficking
Online scams may already be as big a scourge as illegal drugs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Online scams may already be as big a scourge as illegal drugs

Live Mint  

AS THE CEO of a small bank in Kansas, a former chairman of the Kansas Bankers Association and a former officer of the American Bankers Association, Shan Hanes knew all about the risks of online fraud. As our new eight-episode podcast, “Scam Inc", describes, online fraudsters have become rich and powerful enough to corrupt entire governments, turning whole countries into …

China Asia Money Scams Online Myanmar Operations
Wine or beer? Climate change will choose your drink
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wine or beer? Climate change will choose your drink

Firstpost  

The “indescribable” taste, which is not too sweet nor too bitter, is a mixture of chemical compounds made from three basic ingredients – hops, yeast and malted barley. The production of hops and barley is being threatened by climate change, a study by Mirek Trnka, a researcher at the Global Change Research Institute Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic …

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The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
55 years, 3 months ago

The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds

Wired  

As Elon Musk’s DOGE team continues to rampage through United States federal agencies, Trump administration efforts to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development seem to be furthest along. The impacts of the agency’s dismantling on humanitarian relief, public health, and human rights work, combined with the wider 90-day State Department pause on foreign aid payments, are already far-reaching …

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Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas home to scam compounds as Chinese pressure builds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas home to scam compounds as Chinese pressure builds

CNN  

Bangkok CNN — Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites at the center of a global, billion-dollar online scam industry. The scam compounds have operated for years, shielded by corruption and lawlessness that has long saturated Myanmar’s border regions — and only worsened after years of devastating civil war. “But, …

China Human Trafficking Electricity Border Power Scam Myanmar
Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas home to scam compounds as Chinese pressure builds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas home to scam compounds as Chinese pressure builds

CNN  

Bangkok CNN — Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites at the center of a global, billion-dollar online scam industry. The scam compounds have operated for years, shielded by corruption and lawlessness that has long saturated Myanmar’s border regions — and only worsened after years of devastating civil war. “But, …

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