Decoding ISIS-K: Insights into the Group Behind the Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack

Moscow, Russia – The recent terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow, claimed by ISIS-K, has brought to light the threat posed by this extremist group. ISIS-K, which stands for Islamic State Khorasan, was formed in 2015 and operates mainly in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Despite the fall of ISIS’ self-proclaimed caliphate in Syria and Iraq, the group has evolved into a global terror network, with cells scattered across different regions. The relationship between …

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Decoding the Risks of Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic: A Public Health Wake-Up Call

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The recent investigation into the deaths of 93 U.S. citizens who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic between 2009 and 2022 has raised significant concerns. The majority of the deceased were young to middle-aged women, and findings show that the primary cause of death among 90% of cases was embolic phenomena. These fatalities were often linked to personal or procedural risk factors, such as BMI ≥25 kg/m², being above …

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