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2023 marks record year for wind installations as world appreciates alternative energy sources
April 18, 2024
2023 marks record year for wind installations as world appreciates alternative energy sources
In 2023, the world added 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity, marking a 50% increase from the previous year and setting a new record for new wind projects, Africanews mentioned in an article published yesterday. The latest Global Wind…
More than 100 killed across Pakistan, Afghanistan due to heavy rains, floods
April 17, 2024
More than 100 killed across Pakistan, Afghanistan due to heavy rains, floods
Intense unseasonal rainfall, lightning, and floods have caused at least 100 deaths in Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past few days, VOA reported yesterday citing officials of the South Asian nations. In Afghanistan, floods have affected 13 provinces, resulting in…
UN Special Rep expresses concern over child violence in Zambia
April 15, 2024
UN Special Rep expresses concern over child violence in Zambia
UN Special Representative Najat Maalla on Monday expressed concern about the prevalence of violence against children in Zambia despite the country having progressive laws and policies to protect them, Xinhua reported. A study showed that a significant percentage of children…
Devastating Floods in Tanzania Claim 58 Lives, Prompting Government Action
April 15, 2024
Devastating Floods in Tanzania Claim 58 Lives, Prompting Government Action
In the past two weeks, Tanzania has been ravaged by deadly floods, resulting in the loss of 58 lives due to heavy rains and subsequent flooding, Al Jazeera reported. The government has declared plans to address the issue through significant…
UNESCO addresses educational crisis in Sudan with new strategic priorities
April 15, 2024
UNESCO addresses educational crisis in Sudan with new strategic priorities
The UNESCO Regional Office for Egypt and Sudan has recently held its first Local Education Group (LEG) event, gathering 20 international and national experts for a three-day workshop to reshape Sudan’s education system in the midst of the current emergency.…
Iran launches first direct attack on Israel using hundreds of missiles, drones
April 14, 2024
Iran launches first direct attack on Israel using hundreds of missiles, drones
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, a retaliatory strike that raised the threat of a wider regional conflict. The Israeli military said on Sunday the Iranian…
5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands
April 13, 2024
5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 shook Solomon Islands at 15:59 GMT on Friday, Xinhua reported citing the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 10.27…
UN deputy chief calls for making 2024 ‘turning point’ for education
April 12, 2024
UN deputy chief calls for making 2024 ‘turning point’ for education
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for a transformation in education as she addressed a high-level education event organized by the European Union during a visit to Brussels on Thursday. With education in crisis around the world leaving…
UN chief expresses disappointment as many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid
April 10, 2024
UN chief expresses disappointment as many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid
UN Secretary-General expressed his sadness on Tuesday that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan, and other places will not be able to properly celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday due to conflict and hunger, Anadolu Agency reported. “Every year, I express my…
Climate change negatively affecting children’s education worldwide, experts warn
April 8, 2024
Climate change negatively affecting children’s education worldwide, experts warn
A recent paper in Nature Climate Change reviewed studies linking climate stressors to education outcomes, an article published on FastCompany.com reported. According to the article, heat exposure was found to reduce academic performance, with studies showing that higher temperatures affected…