The International Monetary Fund staff have reached an agreement that could potentially result in a loan of $900 million to Ukraine.
washington — On Friday, the International Monetary Fund declared that it had reached an agreement with Ukraine’s staff on revised economic and financial strategies. This will allow for a payment of $900 million from the $15.6 billion loan program, pending…
Despite efforts to prevent and treat tuberculosis, it continues to be one of the most deadly diseases in the world. However, there is renewed optimism for the development of a vaccine.
According to the World Health Organization’s latest yearly report, the number of tuberculosis cases worldwide increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in healthcare services, hindering efforts to combat the illness. Henry Ridgwell has the details. Source: voanews.com
There are earthquakes occurring in southwestern Iceland as a volcanic eruption is expected.
Reykjavik, Iceland — On Friday, Iceland announced a state of emergency due to a series of strong earthquakes occurring in the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. This could potentially lead to a volcanic eruption. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management…
Despite being one of the most lethal illnesses globally, tuberculosis shows promise for a potential vaccine breakthrough.
london — The latest report from the World Health Organization reveals that global instances of tuberculosis, also referred to as TB, increased last year due to interruptions in health services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hindering progress in combatting the…
In 2023, the US experienced 25 reported climate disasters that caused at least one billion dollars in damage.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that the country has experienced 25 weather or climate-related “disasters” this year, which have resulted in damages or losses surpassing $1 billion. This is the highest number of recorded events…
What Are Our Expectations for COP28?
BERLIN — Experts predict that discussions on the gradual elimination of fossil fuels and the establishment of a climate compensation fund for developing countries will be the main focus of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28,…
Innovative university students from Kenya produce flour using grass as a raw material.
A team of students from Kabarak University in the Rift Valley region of Kenya have created a process for converting grass into flour, which can then be enriched for human consumption. This innovative flour will be used in ugali, a…
According to Kerry, there is a degree of understanding between the US and China regarding climate matters.
John Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, expressed positivity about the upcoming U.N. climate summit in Dubai after discussing climate issues with his Chinese counterpart this week. At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum held in Singapore, Kerry announced on Friday that…
A showcase commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor opens in Washington DC.
“An exhibition, titled ‘Holodomor Then, Genocide Now, Justice When?’, has recently opened at the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, D.C. It commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Ukrainian Holodomor. Ivanna Pidborska, who visited the exhibition, shares her experience in…
Experts from Ukraine are examining how Australia provides care for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Sydney, Australia — Mental health experts from Ukraine say they have been inspired by Australia’s treatment of refugees. During their visit to Australia, the experts said they hope their experience will help Ukrainian civilians and service personnel who have suffered…