The Scientific Debate: Is Aging a Disease?

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 05:44 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025 A small but growing group of scientists is pushing to classify aging as a disease—but they face an uphill battle. (HICGI) – Advances in the biology of aging are reshaping the debate. Some scientists, doctors, and entrepreneurs argue that aging isn’t just…

Ovechkin Nears Gretzky’s Goal Record as Capitals Shut Out Kraken 3-0

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 17:14 EAT Friday 24 Jan 2025 SEATTLE — Alex Ovechkin inched closer to hockey history, moving within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time scoring record. Ovechkin’s empty-net goal helped seal the Washington Capitals’ 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night, extending the Capitals’ winning streak…

Russia Wants “Equal Rights” In Iran Nuclear Deal

Updated at 2144 EAT on 07th March 2022. A revived Iranian nuclear deal must secure “equal rights” for everyone involved, Russia said on Monday, after Iran asked for details of Moscow’s demands for US guarantees on restoring the accord. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that, before backing the Iran nuclear deal, Moscow…

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead Of South’s Election

Updated at 21:50 EAT on 05th March 2020. North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Saturday, Seoul’s military said, continuing this year’s record-breaking blitz of weapons tests with a launch just days before South Korea’s presidential election. From hypersonic to medium-range ballistic missiles, Pyongyang test-fired a string of weaponry in January and last week launched…

Putin Orders Russian Troops To Ukraine After Recognising Breakaway Regions.

Updated at 0746 EATon February 22nd 2022. MOSCOW, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent on Monday, accelerating a crisis the West fears could unleash a major war. An HICGI witness saw tanks and other military hardware moving through the separatist-controlled…