Is Israel Bombarding Hamas Targets In Gaza With White Phosphorous Bombs? Know How Dangerous It Could Be And Why It Has Been Banned?
Israel-Hamas War: While using white phosphorus weapons to generate a smokescreen and cover troop movements is legally accepted, the 1980 Geneva Convention prohibits its use in densely populated areas.
Oct 11, 2023, 14:09 PM IST
Black Fungus making India’s COVID battle complicated, Zee explains its signs, symptoms and treatment
‘Black Fungus’ or ‘mucormycosis’ is a rare fungal infection. It is caused by a fungus named mucor, which is found on wet surfaces. Cases of mucormycosis are rapidly rising among COVID-19 survivors, causing blindness or serious illness and even death in some cases, health officials have warned.
May 14, 2021, 14:43 PM IST
As tensions mount over latest Jerusalem violence, Zee explains Israel-Palestine conflict
The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is the ongoing bloodier struggle between the two sides that began in the mid-20th century. It is one of the world's most enduring and tragic conflicts, which has failed to find an amicable solution despite several negotiations and agreements for long-term peace in the Middle East region.
May 12, 2021, 12:39 PM IST
'Why Petrol is rising', Zee explains the sudden surge in fuel prices
Amid growing concerns over the spiralling fuel prices, the retail prices of petrol and diesel were hiked again on Tuesday for the sixth time this month. This has propelled the prices to cross the Rs 100-a-litre-mark in places from Nanded in Maharashtra to Rewa in Madhya Pradesh to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
May 11, 2021, 15:16 PM IST
What is ‘Black Fungus’, the rare fungal infection among COVID-19 patients in India, Zee explains
This rare fungal infection is being referred to as ‘Black fungus’ or ‘mucormycosis’ in medical parlance. It is caused by a fungus named mucor, which is found on wet surfaces. Cases of mucormycosis are rapidly rising among COVID-19 survivors, causing blindness or serious illness and even death in some cases, health officials have warned.
May 10, 2021, 14:18 PM IST
Melinda Gates: A philanthropist, global educator and co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda Gates, the wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the co-chair of the world's largest private charitable foundation, has announced separation after 27 long years of their marriage.
May 04, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
