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Heavy rains kill at least 7 people in France, Switzerland, Italy
July 1, 2024
Heavy rains kill at least 7 people in France, Switzerland, Italy
Ferocious storms and heavy rains that struck France, Switzerland, and Italy over the weekend have resulted in the deaths of seven people, Al Jazeera reported citing local authorities. In France’s northeastern Aube region, three individuals in their 70s and 80s…
UN calls for further global efforts to protect Danube River against climate change
June 30, 2024
UN calls for further global efforts to protect Danube River against climate change
The United Nations has urged for increased global efforts to safeguard the Danube River, which traverses 14 countries and benefits 79 million people living along its shores, from the adverse effects of climate change and pollution. In a statement from…
Women with low income are most affected by global unemployment, UN report finds
June 30, 2024
Women with low income are most affected by global unemployment, UN report finds
A recent United Nations report, as reported by CGTN, revealed a mixed picture regarding global employment. On the bright side, global unemployment is decreasing, with a projection of 4.9% for this year, down from 5% in 2023. However, the report…
Lack of physical activity can lead to problems like heart disease and diabetes, WHO warns
June 30, 2024
Lack of physical activity can lead to problems like heart disease and diabetes, WHO warns
A recent study highlighted that nearly one-third of adults worldwide are not engaging in sufficient physical activity, posing an increasing global health risk. In 2022, over 31% of adults, amounting to 1.8 billion people, failed to meet the recommended exercise…
Indonesia sets ambitious target to protect underwater ecosystem against plastic pollution
June 30, 2024
Indonesia sets ambitious target to protect underwater ecosystem against plastic pollution
The Indonesian acting deputy secretary for maritime human resources coordination at the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, has emphasized the importance of setting a higher target to protect the underwater ecosystem from the growing threat of plastic waste…
Eight Dutch enthusiasts receive Guinness record for constructing world’s longest bicycle
June 30, 2024
Eight Dutch enthusiasts receive Guinness record for constructing world’s longest bicycle
A group of eight Dutch enthusiasts has constructed the longest bicycle in the world, measuring an impressive 55.16 meters (180 feet and 11 inches), as reported by Vancouver-based Momentum Mag. According to Guinness World Records, this remarkable length is equivalent…
Georgia’s Peace Cathedral Hosts Interfaith Lecture on Eid al-Ghadir
June 30, 2024
Georgia’s Peace Cathedral Hosts Interfaith Lecture on Eid al-Ghadir
The Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia is the world’s first grassroots project to combine a mosque, synagogue, and church under one roof. Its founder, Archbishop Malkhaz Songulashvili, is an avid promoter of interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence between people of…
UN Warns of Failing Grades on Global Development Goals
June 30, 2024
UN Warns of Failing Grades on Global Development Goals
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals report paints a grim picture, with only 16% of targets on track for achievement by 2030. War, funding shortfalls, and climate disasters are cited as major roadblocks. Scandinavian countries continue to lead the pack, with…
Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Landslides in West Nepal, Killing 9, Including 3 Kids
June 29, 2024
Heavy Monsoon Rains Trigger Deadly Landslides in West Nepal, Killing 9, Including 3 Kids
At least nine people, including three children, were killed after heavy monsoon rains caused destructive landslides in western Nepal on Saturday, VOA reported. Five members of a family were tragically killed when their house was washed away by a landslide…
Horn of Africa Fights Back Against Extreme Weather with AI
June 28, 2024
Horn of Africa Fights Back Against Extreme Weather with AI
The Horn of Africa, a region grappling with devastating floods due to climate change, is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help, AfricaNews reported yesterday. Scientists at Oxford University are developing an AI system that can predict extreme weather events…