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The United Nations approves the announcement of the reopening of the Kerem Shalom border crossing in Gaza.

Prior to the Hamas-initiated acts of terror on 7 October and the subsequent widespread destruction caused by Israel’s military retaliation, the primary means of transporting commercial goods into Gaza was through the crossing from Israel. Previously, the only way for…

Ukraine Plans to Enhance Domestic Defense Sector with Support from Western Allies

Ukraine has signed contracts for joint cooperation on technology weapons production with Western partners in its effort to boost its defense industry at home and to reduce its dependence on military supplies from the West. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced…

Environmentalists and Native American Tribes Argue That Salmon Agreement Maps Out a Plan for Removing Dams

seattle —  The United States government announced on Thursday its intention to allocate over $1 billion towards the restoration of dwindling salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. This funding will also assist in finding alternatives to compensate for the hydropower,…

The launch of the new Vulcan Centaur rocket in the US has been postponed until January.

washington —  The first launch of the newly developed American rocket, Vulcan Centaur, has been postponed from December 24 to January 8, according to the company responsible for its creation. The delay is due to unexpected technical difficulties, but Tory…

Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects populations in Africa and India, however advancements in gene therapy are not widely accessible.

Gautam Dongre has two children residing in India and Pascazia Mazeze has a son living in Tanzania who both suffer from an inherited blood disorder that causes their blood cells to cause excruciating pain. Dongre expressed hope for a cure…

, and Georgia The EU has voted to approve talks for Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia to join as members.

During a two-day summit, leaders of the European Union made a surprising decision to begin membership discussions with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step forward for both countries. The choice was commended by European Council President Charles Michel, who…

Lawmakers in the US are still in talks to come to an agreement on providing aid to Ukraine as the holiday season approaches.

There is a chance that U.S. legislators will come to an agreement on providing assistance to Ukraine before they depart for the holiday break next week. On Thursday afternoon, senators engaged in discussions regarding the White House’s $106 billion proposal…

Russian advocates for peace prepare for increased suppression leading up to the upcoming March elections.

Peace advocates in Russia claim that the government is intensifying limitations on the right to freely express opinions in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections, while the ongoing conflict with Ukraine continues. They highlight the situation of Aleksandra Skochilenko, a…

What measures can Ukraine take to combat Russia’s use of electronic warfare?

During the conflict with Ukraine, Russia has not been able to gain military dominance, but it has effectively utilized electronic warfare. Currently, Russia is utilizing its technological advantage to render Ukrainian GPS-guided drones and Western high-precision weapons useless. Anna Rice…

The combination of Moderna and Merck drugs has been proven to be effective in treating melanoma.

Two American pharmaceutical companies, Moderna and Merck, reported that a trial involving a potential Moderna mRNA vaccine paired with Merck’s Keytruda cancer treatment reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by approximately 50%. According to a statement from Moderna,…