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Gold Mining Causes Long-Lasting Damage in Amazon Rainforest ———————————- A recent study reveals that gold mining in Peru’s Amazon rainforest causes severe, lasting environmental damage, hindering forest recovery, Earth.com reported. Researchers from the Woodwell Climate Research Center and partner institutions…

US: CDC expands measles vaccine guidance for all international travel The CDC has updated its measles vaccination guidelines, now recommending immunization for all international travelers, regardless of destination, the Independent reported. The agency advises two doses of the vaccine for…

Ex-IS-member American sentenced to 10 years in prison for record of operation in Syria ———————————— A naturalized U.S. citizen, Lirim Sylejmani, 49, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for receiving military training from the IS group, NBC…

American writer blames Muslim migrants for Europe’s ‘Cultural Decline’ American writer Lars Müller has sparked widespread controversy after an article he wrote for American Thinker leveled racist accusations at Muslim migrants in Europe. He argued that the “Old Continent” is…

UN-Habitat Assembly Adopts Strategic Plan to Address Global Housing Crisis ————————————- The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded on May 31 in Nairobi with the adoption of the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan 2026-2029, aimed at tackling the…

Over 1,100 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday: UK govt data ———————— A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK on Saturday, the highest daily total for 2025, Arab News reported. This surge brings the total crossings this…

US Supreme Court approves ending temporary residency for over 500,000 migrants ……… The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a decision allowing the federal government to revoke temporary residency status for more than 500,000 migrants, raising serious humanitarian and legal concerns.…

UK ban on disposable vapes takes effect to protect youth and environment A UK-wide ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes comes into effect Sunday, targeting youth vaping and environmental harm, the BBC reported. The ban prohibits retailers from…

EU approves High Seas Treaty, marking major step in international environmental law ————————– The European Union has ratified the UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty, marking a significant advancement in international environmental law, Jurist News reported. With 29 Member…

WHO urges immediate action to ban flavoured tobacco and nicotine products ————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an urgent global ban on all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs, and e-cigarettes, to protect…