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Zimbabwe Plans To Cull 200 Elephants Amid Drought

September 19, 2024

In response to a severe drought, Zimbabwe has decided to kill (cull) 200 elephants to help tackle food shortages. This tough decision comes because the country’s elephant population is too large for the environment to support, and there is an ..

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China’s Chang’e-6 Mission Returns Unique Lunar Soil Samples

September 19, 2024

China’s Chang’e-6 mission has successfully collected soil samples from the far side of the moon. This is a big step in exploring the moon, as it’s the first time material has been gathered from this less-studied area. Significance of the ..

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India Seeks Modifications to Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

September 19, 2024

India has officially informed Pakistan about changes it wants to make to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing unexpected and significant reasons. This notice was given under Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows changes to be made through a ..

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Hezbollah Pager Explosions Result in 3,000 Injuries in Lebanon

September 18, 2024

Nearly 3,000 people were injured, and eight people were killed in Lebanon due to a series of explosions involving pagers operated by Hezbollah. Health officials reported that over 200 of the injured people were in critical condition, with severe injuries ..

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State of Africa’s Environment 2024

September 17, 2024

Unsafe sanitation practices and poor water quality have serious consequences, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. These problems lead to widespread water pollution and increase the risk of diseases. Many deaths in this region are linked to unsafe water and a lack of ..

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U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue Focuses on Global Issues

September 17, 2024

Indian and American officials gathered in New Delhi for the U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue. This meeting happened right before a planned meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden, highlighting its importance in strengthening the relationship ..

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WHO Grants First Vaccine Authorization for Mpox in Adults

September 14, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently approved the first-ever vaccine to be used against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in adults. This is a major step forward, especially in Africa, where mpox outbreaks have been particularly severe. Significance of ..

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North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programme

September 14, 2024

North Korea is ramping up its nuclear weapons program, stating that it needs these weapons to protect itself from perceived threats, especially from the United States and its allies. The government also promotes its military advancements as a source of ..

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Apple Loses Court Battle, Must Pay €13 Billion in Taxes

September 11, 2024

Apple has recently lost a legal battle with the European Union (EU). Because of this loss, Apple now has to pay 13 billion euros (about $14 billion) in back taxes to Ireland. This decision is part of the EU’s larger ..

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US Announces Semiconductor Partnership With India

September 10, 2024

The US announced a partnership with India to improve its semiconductor supply chain. This plan will examine India’s ability to make and use semiconductors, setting the stage for future projects between the two countries. It shows how important the semiconductor ..

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