Despite the smog in Beijing, marathon runners remained unperturbed and did not wear masks.
BEIJING — Despite the heavy pollution blanketing Beijing, runners did not let it stop them from participating in the maskless Beijing Marathon on Sunday. Many even braved the warm temperatures, with some opting to wear shorts, making it one of…
President Zelenskyy views the chosen Saturday for the Malta Summit as a highly symbolic date.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted in his daily speech on Saturday that it was significant that the Malta summit was taking place on the same day as Ukraine’s commemoration of World War II and the expulsion of the Nazis from…
An outbreak of hepatitis in Ukraine has resulted in the closure of schools and the hospitalization of many people.
According to the top health official in Ukraine, all schools in Vinnytsia, a city in central Ukraine, will shift to online learning from Monday due to a recent outbreak of hepatitis A which has resulted in numerous children and adults…
Malta is the location for a new series of peace negotiations supported by Ukraine.
Valletta, Malta — On Saturday, the third phase of negotiations for peace in Ukraine began in Malta. Over 60 countries were represented, but Moscow did not attend and criticized it as an “overtly anti-Russian” gathering. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke…
The UAW and Stellantis have come to a preliminary agreement on a contract, with the union also calling for a strike at a GM factory.
detroit, michigan — Stellantis, the manufacturer of Jeep, has come to a preliminary agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday. The agreement between Stellantis and the union, which still needs to be approved by members, means that General…
According to Russia, a drone from Ukraine struck a site where nuclear waste is stored.
Russia accused Ukraine of damaging a nuclear waste storage warehouse in a drone attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant and claimed its air defenses shot down eight Ukrainian drones. On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that three drones…
Elon Musk announced that his company, Starlink, will be providing internet connectivity in Gaza.
On Saturday, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX’s Starlink will assist in establishing communication connections in Gaza for “internationally recognized humanitarian groups.” On Saturday, a lack of telephone and internet access left people in the Gaza Strip cut off from the…
Australia’s Territory Legalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — On Saturday, the Australian Capital Territory, which covers Canberra and its nearby regions, became the first area in Australia to legalize the possession of small quantities of illegal drugs. The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)…
Turkey: Restoring lives in communities impacted by earthquakes.
Although debris has been removed, the city still has an eerie emptiness that is gradually being filled with community life, thanks to support from the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). Fortunately, Emel and her family were able to…
As violence in Gaza reaches an unprecedented level, the United Nations urges for an urgent ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis.
The Secretary-General, António Guterres, restated his urgent request for a prompt halt to hostilities and the unconditional release of captives, as well as the provision of aid that meets the dire needs of the residents of Gaza. He emphasized the…