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Comparison of Worldwide Climate Pollution and Regional Mine Pollution in Minnesota

Unfortunately, in order to combat the global effects of climate change, we must accept the local impacts of mining necessary minerals for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and power grids. The Biden administration is striving to boost U.S. production of these…

A Ukrainian entrepreneur with pro-Russian views has become the latest target in a series of assaults.

On Thursday evening, Oleg Tsaryov, a Ukrainian businessman with pro-Russian views, was shot twice and suffered serious injuries in Crimea, which is now under Russian control. His family and Russian authorities confirmed the incident on Friday. The leading investigative agency…

The European Union is urging for breaks in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, but there are doubts about the bloc’s ability to make an impact.

LONDON —  The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, stated that he will assist in creating a “humanitarian coalition” to provide aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza. This decision was made after a two-day meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels,…

According to economists in Uganda, the country remains an attractive place for investment, despite the advisory issued by the United States.

KAMPALA, UGANDA —  Economists and officials from Uganda are displaying optimism in regards to the nation’s economy and are advising investors to disregard a warning from the U.S. government about potential risks associated with conducting business in the country. The…

The European Union urges for “breaks” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, while also discussing providing $53 billion in aid to Ukraine.

During a summit in Brussels, the European Union urged for “pauses” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in order to provide aid to the Gaza strip. Additionally, discussions were held regarding providing Ukraine with further assistance as they…

A series of earthquakes is occurring in Iceland, described as a “seismic swarm.”

Iceland’s meteorological office announced on Friday that the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwestern part of the country has been encountering a series of minor earthquakes, also known as a “seismic swarm,” for the past three days. So far, there have…

The Chief Epidemiologist of China, who played a key role in the fight against COVID, has passed away at the age of 60.

BANGKOK —  On Friday, Wu Zunyou, a 60-year-old epidemiologist who played a key role in implementing strict zero-COVID protocols in China, passed away. These measures included restricting entry to cities and mandating home confinement for millions of individuals. The Chinese…

A team of scientists from Brazil has created a vaccine to combat cocaine addiction.

A team of scientists from Brazil has created a vaccination aimed at combating cocaine addiction and its powerful derivative, crack. The vaccine works by blocking the effects of these drugs, aiding addicts in their journey towards recovery. The medication, referred…

Ukraine aims to sustain backing during Israel-Hamas conflict.

Many people from Ukraine see similarities between Hamas’ attack on Israeli civilians on October 7 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. Ukraine’s Jewish community leaders and politicians are concerned that the ongoing war between Israel and Gaza will divert…

The international community is calling on Pakistan to stop deporting Afghans in order to prevent a potential disaster for human rights.

The OHCHR is calling on the authorities to stop deportations, which are scheduled to commence on November 1st, according to spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani at a press conference in Geneva. At the moment, over 2 million Afghans without legal documentation are…