⛽ Drone Attacks Threaten Libyan Oil Exports

Libya's National Oil Corporation might declare force majeure on Zawya oil terminal exports following recent drone attacks. The attacks targeted the terminal in Zawiya, destroying a storage tank with 4.5 million liters of gasoline. These incidents mark the third drone strike on the facility over the past few days. The attacks happen amid ongoing political pressure on Libya’s oil infrastructure. Despite this, NOC aims to boost production to 2 million barrels daily by the early 2030s.

🏡 UP approves 73k new homes under PMAY-U 2.0

The Uttar Pradesh government approved 73,184 new homes across 137 urban local bodies under PMAY-U 2.0's BLC component. This approval happened during a meeting of the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee, chaired by chief secretary S P Goyal. With this latest batch, the total sanctioned houses in UP under BLC now reach 4,88,526. The scheme aims to support one crore urban households with affordable housing. Officials were directed to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards for these new houses. 🏡

🤝 Araujo joins Liverpool on season-long loan

Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan deal, calling the move an ideal career step. The 27-year-old Uruguayan defender moves to Liverpool for the 2026-27 season, agreeing to a pay cut. The deal includes a potential £47 million permanent transfer option. Araujo, who has made 213 appearances for Barcelona, is set to wear the No. 33 shirt at Anfield. He is expected to start training with the squad this week. 🤝

🌑 Solar Eclipse 2026: India Missing Out?

A solar eclipse is scheduled to happen on August 12, 2026, when the Moon aligns between the Sun and Earth. This celestial event will begin at 15:34 GMT, with the shadow covering the Sun for 2 minutes and 18 seconds. However, Indians will not see it because the event will take place at night in India. Mainland Europe will experience a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1999, while parts of the US will see a partial one. 🌑

🏛️ Tamil Nadu Assembly to push back on NEET

The Tamil Nadu assembly is preparing to pass separate resolutions opposing the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This move involves representatives from Tamil Nadu regarding the NEET examination system. The proposed resolutions aim to address concerns raised over the exam's structure and implementation. This action reflects growing student and academic dissent against the current testing regime. Further steps from the assembly on this matter are anticipated soon.

🧠 Migraine with Aura vs. Without Aura: Treatment Check

Migraine has two main forms: migraine with aura (MwA) and migraine without aura (MwoA). This difference affects about 30% of all migraine patients globally. International guidelines currently suggest a unified treatment approach for both conditions. Biologically, aura might stem from cortical spreading depression, but the headache phase is often linked to trigeminovascular activation. While most treatments are similar, MwA has some unique considerations like slightly increased stroke risk.

🧠 AI is leveling up stroke care decisions

A presentation at the EAN Congress 2026 showed how AI is evolving from just image analysis to a clinical decision-support tool. Susanna Wegener presented this research from University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, covering prognostic prediction and treatment choices. In trials, CNN models outperformed expert neurologists when using MRI or CT angiography data to predict mRS scores. Clinicians often overestimated positive outcomes, showing AI can help reduce cognitive biases in assessments. Moving forward, better data and objective endpoints are needed to truly optimize AI for stroke prevention.

🎬 Karan Johar recalls intense hate for KANK

Karan Johar shared stories from the paid previews of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna on its 20th anniversary. He recounted incidents of angry audience reactions, including a couple's outburst and a woman's distress. The film faced hugely polarising reviews, ranging from praise to intense hate. Johar clarified that the film did not endorse infidelity but showed its destructive consequences. The movie, released in August 2006, starred Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji. 😥

🧠 Lewy Bodies: Redefining Dementia Diagnosis

Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is the second most common degenerative dementia but often goes undiagnosed, lacking disease-modifying treatments. Experts at the EAN Congress 2026 discussed advances in diagnosis and therapy for this disorder in Brno, Czechia. DLB is characterized by alpha-synuclein pathology and features like visual hallucinations and cognitive fluctuations. A key distinction from Parkinson’s disease dementia is made by the one-year rule for dementia onset. Future research is focusing on biological definitions using techniques like real-time quaking-induced conversion.

🔬 FND linked to early-life biological risks in big study

A large retrospective cohort study investigated genetic and early-life vulnerabilities in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Researchers compared 188,868 FND individuals against migraine and depression cohorts using TriNetX database. FND showed increased odds of heritable connective tissue and neuromuscular disorders (OR: 1.7–3.0) compared to controls. Motor FND specifically linked to connective tissue issues, while functional seizures related to chromosomal abnormalities. This supports shifting FND models toward a broader, biologically informed view. 🧠

🧠 SUDEP: Moving from predicting death to stopping it

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the main epilepsy-linked cause of death, often happening at night. This issue affects people with epilepsy across their lifespan, with higher risk in the third and fourth decades. Prevention involves identifying at-risk individuals and interrupting the fatal process once it starts. Current research shows that while reducing seizures lowers mortality, no intervention is proven to prevent SUDEP directly. Future efforts must prove that changing a biomarker actually changes the survival outcome. 😟