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Egypt’s fears about Ethiopia’s mega-dam haven’t come to pass: moving on from historical concerns would benefit the whole region

A new round of angry exchanges has broken out between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

Can lack of sleep cause acidity?

Are you tossing and turning in bed and not able to catch up on much needed sleep? You’re not alone – India is the second most sleep deprived country in the world, and a survey suggests that 93% of Indians experience sleep deprivation. For many, it’s the burning sensation in…

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024

Ethiopia Says Mega-dam Doubles Electricity Output

Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile after two more turbines started operations.

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024

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Sour Burps: Here's how to treat them with home remedies

Sour burps can be a sign of acidic reflux. Know the symptoms and treatment with home remedies. Experiencing a sour burp can often be dismissed as a mere inconvenience after a meal, but it could signify a deeper underlying issue: acid reflux. After eating, a sour burp is sometimes written…

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2024

R&D spend — golden intervention or smoke and mirrors

With so many demands on the corpus announced in the interim Budget, the government needs to define what it is expected to achieve

The Hindu · Feb 8, 2024

Is lying down after eating bad? We take a look at the science

We explore what happens inside your digestive system when you go to bed straight after eating.

TechRadar · Feb 2, 2024

Why is acid reflux common in winter? How to treat it

When you often experience the feeling: that burning sensation in your chest, the sour taste in your mouth, the nagging cough that just won't quit, especially when the temperature drops. It is acid reflux, which makes the stomach acid reflux up into your oesophagus and causes symptoms such as heartburn.…

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2024

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Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?

"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.

LiveScience · Dec 25, 2023

Explained | What is the National Research Foundation?

How will India’s National Research Foundation facilitate “ease of doing science”, particularly at a time when the nation’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development is too low compared to the U.S. & China? Binay Panda, a JNU professor in New Delhi, explains.

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Analysis: The war in Sudan is a problem for Egypt

Egypt is keen to protect itself as Sudan’s military strongmen wage war.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023

How Will the Conflict in Sudan Impact Egypt's Stance over GERD?

The fighting between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has raised concerns that it may affect the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) file as Ethiopia prepares for its fourth filling of the dam on the Nile River. Observers and experts told Asharq Al-Awsat that the fighting will have…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023

Egypt Mobilizes UN Support for its Position on GERD

Cairo is continuing its efforts to garner support from the international community for its position against Addis Ababa's construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile. Egypt has been outraged over Ethiopia’s ongoing construction of the dam without reaching a prior agreement from basin countries, including itself…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2023

Egyptian-Uzbek Agreement on Resolving GERD Dispute

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reiterated his country’s stance in seeking a legally-binding agreement regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). During a joint press conference with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Sisi asserted the importance of finding a solution to the long-running dispute caused by the GERD. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Egypt Hopes an ‘African Push’ to Resolve Dam Dispute

Egypt intends to showcase the developments of the dispute with Ethiopia regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the African Union Summit, which will launch on Saturday in Addis Ababa. Egypt hopes for an "African push" that could break through the stalled negotiations for two years now. Egypt’s Foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2023

Egypt Condemns Ethiopian ‘Procrastination’ in Resolving GERD Crisis

Egypt asserted that it adheres to "restraint" despite Ethiopia's "procrastination" in reaching a legal framework regarding the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD), announced Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday. Shoukry accused some upstream countries of attempting to monopolize and control water resources. Egypt fears the GERD would damage its limited…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2023

Ethiopian PM Visits Khartoum to End Dispute with Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed informed the Sudanese parties that he does not bring any new initiatives or proposals on the political situation in Sudan. The Prime Minister indicated that the government strongly supports the framework political agreement signed between the Sudanese parties and rejects any external interference. Ahmed stressed…

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022

Doctor shares insights on 'dinner-to-bed time' duration and why it is important

One of the several faulty lifestyle habits is having dinner late. While unknowingly we do not mind when our dinner time slips away to a late hour, we are unaware about the hazards our body gets prone to gradually.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022

Sisi to Discuss GERD During African-US Summit

The African-US summit will begin Tuesday within the framework of Washington's newly announced strategy to form a "real partnership" with the African continent. US President Joe Biden will host the summit between Dec.

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The Times of India · Nov 24, 2022

Nausea, indigestion, heartburn: Do these symptoms mean GERD or stomach cancer?

From a wrong diet to a flu to a pre-existing gastrointestinal condition, many factors can cause your belly to hurt. A stomach pain is usually benign and easily treatable with changes in diet and medications. But what if your stomach pain is persistent, feels unusual, and disrupts your daily activities?…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Ask the Doctors: GERD is more than just heartburn

Though it’s often referred to simply as acid reflux, GERD is more severe.

France 24 · Nov 6, 2022

Crisis on the Nile: Global warming and overuse threaten Africa’s longest river

Running from Uganda to Egypt, the Nile is essential to the survival of millions of people living in Africa. But a combination of climate change and human overuse is drying up the river, and worsening conditions for farmers who fear low harvests and loss of electricity.

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Heart attack or heartburn? Key symptoms and how to tell the difference

Heart attack symptoms can vary massively, with some overlapping with other health conditions such as GERD, heartburn or pancreatitis. Here are some of the key symptoms which could be confused with heartburn

Daily Record · Oct 29, 2022

GERD explained as extreme acid reflux makes patients burp, sweat and increases cancer risk

Symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease can include heartburn, bad breath, bloating and pain when swallowing.

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

What is GERD? Extreme acid reflux makes patients burp, sweat and increases cancer risk

People with GERD may have heartburn, a burning sensation in the back of the throat, chronic cough, laryngitis and nausea. Those who constantly suffer with acid reflux could be at risk of more serious conditions, such as Barrett's oesophagus or even cancer

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022

Egypt Demands Intl Support, Ethiopia Insists on African Solution to GERD Dispute

The difference in views between Ethiopia and Egypt on how to break the deadlock in talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has once again emerged. While Addis Ababa wants the African Union’s “unproductive” sponsorship of the negotiations, Egypt demands the support of the international community to resolve the…

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