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…
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…