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French authorities rescue 107 migrants en route to England
December 27, 2024
French authorities rescue 107 migrants en route to England
French authorities rescued 107 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel to England on Christmas Day, carrying out 12 rescue operations along northern France’s coast, officials confirmed Thursday. In the morning, 30 people were saved near Dunkirk, though some passengers…
China to build world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
December 27, 2024
China to build world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has approved plans to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in southern Tibet, state media reported Wednesday. The dam is expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually, three times the output of the Three…
Iraq recovers over 10,000 artifacts, receives international excavation teams
December 27, 2024
Iraq recovers over 10,000 artifacts, receives international excavation teams
Iraq’s Ministry of Culture announced the recovery of over 10,000 stolen and smuggled artifacts, with efforts ongoing to retrieve more in collaboration with international partners. Artifacts were recovered from countries including the U.S., Norway, Jordan, Italy, and the UK, with…
UN adopts first cybercrime treaty in two decades
December 27, 2024
UN adopts first cybercrime treaty in two decades
The UN General Assembly announced Tuesday the adoption of a new international treaty to combat cybercrime after five years of negotiations. This marks the first agreement of its kind in 20 years, aimed at addressing growing challenges in the digital…
Australian authorities urge evacuations in rural communities as bushfire rages
December 27, 2024
Australian authorities urge evacuations in rural communities as bushfire rages
Australian authorities have ordered residents of over two dozen rural communities to evacuate as an out-of-control bushfire tears through Grampians National Park, 240 km west of Melbourne. The fire, burning for over a week, has scorched 55,000 hectares but caused…
Heavy snowstorms paralyze Balkans, trigger emergencies
December 27, 2024
Heavy snowstorms paralyze Balkans, trigger emergencies
Severe snowstorms have disrupted life across the Balkans, affecting countries like Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia, euronews reported. Northwestern Bosnia is among the hardest hit, with over 200,000 homes losing power, heating, and water services. Towns such as Drvar…
UN Initiatives Leverage AI to Empower Women in Southeast Asia
December 27, 2024
UN Initiatives Leverage AI to Empower Women in Southeast Asia
In a groundbreaking effort to promote gender equality, United Nations agencies are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to empower women across Southeast Asia. These innovative approaches aim to enhance training opportunities and provide vulnerable women with critical resources. In the…
Pakistan Military Court Passes Up-to-10-year Imprisonments to 60 Civilians
December 27, 2024
Pakistan Military Court Passes Up-to-10-year Imprisonments to 60 Civilians
A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from 2 to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023, Reuters reported yesterday. Among…
Over 50,000 Syrians Return Home from Neighboring Countries in Past Three Weeks: UN
December 27, 2024
Over 50,000 Syrians Return Home from Neighboring Countries in Past Three Weeks: UN
The United Nations reported on Thursday that more than 50,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries in the three weeks following the fall of the Assad regime, Anadolu Agency reported. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees,…
Urgent Call to Action: Climate Expert Warns Europe Must Prepare for Worsening Climate Crisis in 2025
December 26, 2024
Urgent Call to Action: Climate Expert Warns Europe Must Prepare for Worsening Climate Crisis in 2025
Europe has faced a year marked by devastating climate-related disasters, including wildfires, heat waves, and deadly floods, an article by Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. As the continent grapples with these impacts, Sven Harmeling, head of climate at Climate Action Network…