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Month: December 2023

Japan has committed to providing $4.5 billion in financial support to Ukraine.

On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will provide $4.5 billion to Ukraine to support its conflict with Russia. This includes $1 billion that will be specifically allocated for humanitarian assistance. In his daily address on Thursday,…

According to a recent study, the mortality rate for Black mothers in Mississippi is higher than that of White mothers.

JACKSON, Miss. —  A recent study revealed that although Black people represent 38% of the population in Mississippi, Black women were four times more likely to experience pregnancy-related deaths compared to white women in the state during 2020. Dr. Michelle…

Watchdogs accuse a Mexican startup of unlawfully selling a beverage made from an endangered fish.

MEXICO CITY —  On Thursday, environmental advocates accused a startup from Mexico of breaking international trade regulations by selling a dietary supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to multiple countries, including the United States and China. According to advocates, there…

Lviv, the city that has emerged as the stronghold of Ukraine’s resilience.

After Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February 2022, the town of Lviv in western Ukraine has become a safe haven and stopover for over 5 million displaced Ukrainians. Despite the dangers of war, Lviv has become a key location for…

Lawmakers in the United States are quickly approaching a deadline to approve funding for aid to Ukraine and border security.

The United States Congress has only four more days before its holiday break and has not made any progress towards approving the White House’s $60 billion aid request for Ukraine. Time is running short for legislators to come to an…

A Chinese video blogger has been sentenced by Ukraine for sharing videos of war crimes.

austin, texas —  In October, Chinese social media personality Wang Jixian disappeared from his online presence. However, he surprised his 258,000 followers this week on X (formerly known as Twitter) with a post declaring, “I am now labeled as a…

Putin’s brief trip to Arab countries emphasizes his effort to overcome isolation.

On Wednesday, Russian leader Vladimir Putin made a short trip to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, which experts believe was a display of resistance to the Western attempt to isolate him with sanctions and a warrant from the…

Keep individuals safe while traveling through the dangerous Darién crossing.

The number is twice as high as the total number of crossings in 2022. The severity of the crisis was emphasized by Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He stated that the obstacles presented by the large-scale migration…

The conflict in Gaza persists despite dire conditions, prompting a Security Council meeting on Friday.

A coalition of 27 aid groups, including UN agencies and their collaborators, released a joint statement urging for an immediate cessation of hostilities. They emphasized that the conditions in Gaza are some of the most severe they have ever seen….

Future NASA missions to Mars will benefit from the use of Australian laser technology.

SYDNEY —  The Australian National University has constructed a new ground station equipped with advanced optical technology to support space exploration and facilitate safe travel to Mars for organizations such as NASA. The team from Australia has created a novel…