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Month: January 2024

Taiwanese Farmers Adapt as Cross-Strait Tensions Grow

Taipei, Taiwan —  Over the past two years, Tsou Yun-shing, a 61-year-old farmer specializing in atemoya crops in Taitung County, Taiwan, has faced challenges in his business. After China prohibited the entry of atemoyas from Taiwan in September 2021, his…

The year 2023 has been recorded as the hottest on Earth, bringing us closer to a critical limit.

PARIS —  In 2023, according to EU climate monitors, the Earth experienced its hottest year on record. The surface temperature of the planet rose significantly, coming close to reaching the critical limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Copernicus Climate Change…

– Russian Federation According to the Russian Federation, there have been recent instances of aerial attacks carried out by Ukraine.

The Kremlin announced that it will take action to address an escalation in Ukrainian shelling on the Russian city of Belgorod, after Russian officials reported aerial attacks by Ukraine on two regions on Tuesday. According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the leader…

The World Health Organization cautions that while aid is finally reaching Gaza, it is insufficient and overdue.

Dr Rik Peeperkorn, the WHO Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, stated that even without a ceasefire, it is expected that humanitarian corridors would be functioning in a more consistent manner than they currently are. However, this is not the…

The Security Council convenes to discuss US veto on Gaza issue at the General Assembly.

Cheikh Niang, the Vice President of the Assembly from Senegal, presided over the General Assembly Hall and read a statement on behalf of President Dennis Francis. United Nations Cheikh Niang, Vice President of the General Assembly, presides over the Emergency…

The White House urges defense companies to provide technological assistance to Ukraine.

Officials from the White House held a meeting on Monday with leaders from the technology and defense industries to explore ways to provide Ukraine with advanced equipment from the United States, including unmanned aerial systems and demining gear. This support…

According to Ukraine, 15 million tons of goods were exported through the Black Sea.

KYIV, Ukraine —  According to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine has shipped a total of 15 million metric tons of goods through its Black Sea route, with 10 million tons consisting of agricultural products. This statement was made on…

The implementation of mandatory military service for women is not included in the new draft legislation in Ukraine.

KYIV, UKRAINE —  The legislator stated on Monday evening that Ukraine’s proposed law for military mobilization will not include drafting women or implementing a lottery. The parliament’s security committee is scheduled to make a decision on the bill tomorrow. Yehor…

Tiger Woods Announces End of Longtime Partnership With Nike

Professional golfer Tiger Woods announced on Monday via social media that he has ended his long-lasting partnership with Nike, the brand he has been wearing since 1996 when he first signed with them. In 1996, Woods became a brand representative…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about another hospital in Gaza that is currently experiencing severe shortages. This is part of the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Sunday for the central Gaza region. They stated that medics at the only hospital in Deir al Balah governorate were forced to stop their life-saving and essential work due to…