Rhinos in danger are coming back to the highlands of central Kenya.
LOISABA CONSERVANCY, Kenya — Kenyan conservationists are rejoicing as rhinoceroses were reintroduced to a grassy plateau that has been without them for many years. Kenya’s recent relocation of 21 eastern black rhinos to a new habitat has the potential to…
The majority of cultivated coral in the Florida Keys is killed by hot seawater.
A group of researchers found that extremely warm seawater has caused significant damage to over 75% of the coral that was grown by humans in the Florida Keys. This was done in an attempt to protect a species that is…
Health workers in Brazil are searching for mosquitoes to combat the Dengue epidemic.
RIO DE JANEIRO — The team of state public health workers navigated through a Rio de Janeiro junkyard, searching for any areas with standing water that could potentially contain mosquito eggs, while avoiding the scattered auto parts. They were part…
The economic struggles of Algeria are highlighted by its illegal market for exchanging foreign currency.
ALGIERS, Algeria — Currency traders in Algiers’ central square are carrying bundles of euros, pounds, and dollars, eager to trade with those concerned about the declining value of the Algerian dinar. The existence of a black market for foreign currencies…
US Official: Russia Suffers Staggering Losses Despite Ukraine’s Supply Shortages
A high-ranking defense official from the United States announced on Friday that Russia has suffered significant losses in their violent conflict in Ukraine. The official cited figures of 315,000 Russian casualties, including both deaths and injuries, at least 20 Russian…
The current global system is not meeting the needs of millions, according to the UN Secretary-General.
At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, the U.N. secretary-general stated that the current state of the world is ineffective and resulting in millions of regular individuals suffering greatly. At the meeting on pressing global security challenges, Antonio Guterres expressed…
China will showcase its airliner at the Singapore exhibition despite facing supply shortages.
SINGAPORE — Singapore will play host to Asia’s biggest air show next week for the first time since the end of COVID border restrictions, with regional travel rebounding and the military side of the show bristling with defensive systems and…
Airline Companies Considering Using Plants as Fuel Source. Is It a Good Idea?
Jet fuel made from plants, not crude oil, is set to take off. Airlines, plane makers and governments are pledging support for what’s called “sustainable aviation fuel.” The aim is to lower the airline industry’s impact on climate change. But…
US Congress hears from families of American volunteers who died in Ukraine
In late January, families of American veterans who were killed or injured in Ukraine met with members of the US Congress. They urged lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine. Katerina Lisunova and Irina Shynkarenko share the details, narrated by Anna Rice….
The ongoing deterioration of women’s rights in Afghanistan persists.
According to the latest survey by UN Women, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN’s Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 745 Afghan women have reported an increase in harassment and restriction of their movements due to heightened police presence…