Ancient DNA present in humans may be linked to major psychiatric disorders like depression, researchers have said. DNA sequences originating from ancient infections are found in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, a study found. About 8% of the genome (the complete set of DNA) is made ... Read More »
Makary Extends Condolences to Iranian Cultural Affairs Minister
Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary, sent a heartfelt condolences message to the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili. “We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to Your Excellency. We pray that God will grant His vast mercy to the late ... Read More »
UNESCO Hands Makary 10 PPE Bundles To Protect Lebanese Journalists
In a significant step towards enhancing the safety of media personnel, Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary, received ten bundles of personal protective equipment (PPE) designated for media workers from the UNESCO office in Beirut. Additionally, five more bundles were handed over to president of the Photojournalists’ Syndicate, Ali Aloush. This ... Read More »
Makary Meets World Lebanese Cultural University Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met, at his ministry office with President of World Lebanese Cultural University (WLCU), Roger Hani, accompanied by First Deputy Secretary-General Christian Nasr, and Council member Elie Kassab. Nasr said after the meeting: “In every visit we make to Beirut each year, we see it ... Read More »
Wronecka Pays Makary Farewll Visit
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, who came on a farewell visit. The pair discussed the current situation in Lebanon and the broader region, in addition to the Syrian displaced file, Gaza war, and the presidential file. NNA Read More »
Makary Inaugurates Works Of “Sixth Conference on Libraries and Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage” at ESCWA
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary inaugurated at the ESCWA headquarters in downtown Beirut, the “Sixth Conference on Libraries and Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage,” at the invitation of the Lebanese Library Association, and in partnership with the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the International Federation ... Read More »
Makary Broaches Political, Media Affairs with US Ambassador
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received in his office at the ministry, US Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa A. Johnson. Discussions between the pair reportedly touched on political and media affairs and joint cooperation between the two countries. NNA Read More »
Tik Tok’s Middle East and Turkey Team Will Visit Lebanon to Develop a Joint Action Plan with MOC To Monitor Application’s Content
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Al-Makari, issued the following statement: “After the revelation of luring minors through the TikTok application and the security forces revealing the “TikTokers” gang that used the application to promote their criminal acts, and after demanding that this application be banned in Lebanon, the Ministry of ... Read More »
Qatari Ambassador Welcomes Minister Makary
Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani welcomed Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary. Discussions reportedly touched on the means to enhance bilateral cooperation and several topics of mutual interest. The pair also broached the latest local and regional developments. Read More »
Scientists Discover Atmosphere on Super Earth Planet that Could Pave Way for Life
A thick atmosphere has been detected around a planet that’s twice as big as Earth in a nearby solar system, researchers said. The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere, wrapped a blanket ... Read More »