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Year: 2024

Russian forces used unmanned aerial vehicles to attack multiple sites in Ukraine prior to the anniversary of their invasion.

According to the Ukrainian military, there was an attack by Russian forces last night involving 10 drones and a missile. The Ukrainian air force reported that their air defenses successfully took down eight drones in the Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and…

Recent findings reveal new information about the subtle alterations in the brain that occur before the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

WASHINGTON —  Alzheimer’s quietly ravages the brain long before symptoms appear, and now scientists have new clues about the dominolike sequence of those changes — a potential window to one day intervene. Over the course of 20 years, a comprehensive…

The individual in charge of the 737 MAX Program at Boeing has resigned following a serious incident that occurred during a flight.

WASHINGTON —  On Wednesday, Boeing announced that the leader of its problematic 737 MAX program will be replaced immediately. This is the first significant departure of an executive since the midair panel explosion incident involving a new Alaska Airlines MAX…

Medical personnel have established a blood transfusion center in close proximity to the conflict zone in Donbas.

Ukrainian soldiers who are injured in battle are transported to a designated stabilization point, where trained combat medics provide treatment. Recently, with the support of international donors, medics at a stabilization point in Ukraine’s Donbas area have been able to…

A privately owned spacecraft has successfully entered into the orbit of the moon in preparation for a future landing attempt.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —  A privately-funded American spacecraft successfully reached the moon and entered a low orbit on Wednesday, one day before it will attempt to achieve an even more impressive milestone: landing on the gray, dusty surface. A successful…

The European Union has reached a consensus on implementing additional penalties against Russia.

BRUSSELS —  On Wednesday, the member countries of the European Union reached a consensus on implementing additional sanctions against Russia. These measures are aimed at penalizing individuals and companies believed to be aiding Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine, including…

The future is uncertain for millions of Ukrainian refugees who have been displaced.

GENEVA —  A recent report from the U.N. refugee agency cautions that a large number of Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced individuals are facing an uncertain future as the ongoing war with Russia enters its third year. The struggle for…

The UN forum urges countries to work together immediately to avoid potential setbacks in achieving sustainable development.

The 11th APFSD began in Bangkok, with attendees calling for countries to quickly enact urgent measures, supported by strong and ongoing international cooperation. The serious caution implied that nations faced the danger of falling even further behind in their efforts…

The UK is being urged to put an end to the “national threat” posed by violence against women and girls.

After spending 10 days in the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem stated that a man kills a woman every three days in the UK, and one out of four women will encounter domestic violence at some point in their lifetime….

The United Nations representative urges for restrictions on illegal weapons in the Central African Republic.

During the briefing for ambassadors of the UN Security Council, Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative for the Central African Republic (CAR), brought up the incident that occurred on January 15th. This incident involved an explosion that targeted a patrol from…