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The Netherlands museum has decided to transfer Crimean artifacts to Kyiv following a legal battle between Russia and Ukraine.

The Hague, Netherlands —  The museum in Amsterdam announced on Monday that historical artifacts, which were the subject of a dispute over ownership due to Russia’s annexation of Crimea, have been successfully transferred to Ukraine after being stored there for…

Spain plans to allocate 1.4 billion Euros towards preserving the at-risk Donana Wetland.

MADRID —  On Monday, Spanish national and regional governments agreed to allocate 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to protect the surrounding areas of Donana National Park and prevent it from becoming too dry. The goal of the plan, according to…

The recent polio campaign in Pakistan aims to reach more than 4 million children across the country.

Islamabad —  Pakistan initiated a seven-day countrywide campaign for polio vaccination on Monday, given that it is one of the only two nations in the world where the debilitating virus is still prevalent. Up to this point in the year,…

Blinken heads to Brussels as NATO reaffirms commitment to Ukraine.

State Department —  According to a high-ranking official from the State Department, the United States will be collaborating with other member countries of NATO this week to reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s hostile actions….

Trauma, stress, and sadness are deeply ingrained in Gaza.

During a ceasefire in Gaza, Mr. Elder spoke with families and their children amidst the aftermath of weeks of intense violence, resulting in numerous casualties and the displacement of 1.7 million Palestinians. On October 7th, the violence began when Hamas…

North Korea’s military satellites pose a significant danger to both civil aviation and shipping.

Mohamed Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations, informed ambassadors that the satellite was successfully placed on a rocket and launched on November 21. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s…

Aid has been delivered to the devastated northern region of Gaza, while the UN leader praises the ceasefire extension as a sign of progress.

According to a statement from the office of the UN Secretary-General, this assistance is only a small fraction of the immense needs of 1.7 million individuals who have been forced to leave their homes. The Secretary-General has emphasized the urgent…

The majority of funding from the Kremlin’s strong budget will go towards the Russian military.

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has approved a national budget for the upcoming three years that will see a 25% increase in spending. It is reported that a significant portion of this budget will be allocated towards defense, as…

China reports an increase in respiratory illnesses due to flu and other identified pathogens.

Beijing —  The Chinese health ministry stated on Sunday that the recent increase in respiratory illnesses in China, which has caught the attention of the World Health Organization, is not due to a new virus, but rather to the flu…

Russia has added Meta’s spokesperson Andy Stone to their “Wanted List.”

According to the online database of the interior ministry, Russia has included the spokesperson of Meta, the American tech company that owns Facebook and Instagram, on their wanted list. The news of Andy Stone being added to the list was…