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UN Allocates $100 Million For Urgent Humanitarian Needs

September 2, 2024

The United Nations has recently allocated $100 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help address urgent humanitarian needs in ten countries facing severe crises. This decision highlights the pressing need for funding, as noted by UN humanitarian ..

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Greece Declares Emergency over Massive Flood of Dead Fish

September 2, 2024

The port city of Volos in Greece has declared a month-long state of emergency. This is because an unusually large number of dead fish have washed up in the Pagasetic Gulf, creating a major problem for residents and businesses. Cause ..

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New US Guidelines For International STEM Students

September 2, 2024

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy guidelines for international students, particularly those studying in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. These changes, effective from August 27, affect both current and future applications for Optional ..

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2nd Joint Russian-Indian Commission Held in Moscow

August 30, 2024

The second meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management recently took place in Moscow. The Indian delegation, led by Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, aimed to strengthen how both countries handle emergencies. ..

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Philippines Accuses China of Aggressive Actions in South China Sea

August 27, 2024

The Philippine government accused China of acting aggressively and illegally in the South China Sea. This accusation came after a series of confrontations between the two countries at sea and in the air. The situation has increased tensions between the ..

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Australia Records Historic Winter Temperature of 41.6°C

August 27, 2024

Australia recently recorded its hottest winter temperature ever, reaching 41.6°C (106.7°F) at Yampi Sound. This breaks the previous winter record by 0.4°C. It’s also the highest temperature ever recorded in August across the country. The previous winter record was 41.2°C ..

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Sri Lanka Grants Visa-Free Access to 35 Countries

August 22, 2024

The Sri Lankan government has introduced a new policy that allows citizens from 35 countries to visit Sri Lanka without needing a visa. This policy starts on October 1, 2024, and is part of Sri Lanka’s efforts to increase tourism ..

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Germany Joins 18th Member State of United Nations Command in South Korea

August 19, 2024

Germany recently joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea, making it the 18th member. This move shows Germany’s commitment to global security and its belief that stability in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region are connected. What is ..

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Croatia Reintroduces Compulsory Military Service

August 17, 2024

Croatia announced plans to reintroduce two months of compulsory military service starting January 1, 2025. This decision comes in response to rising tensions in Europe, fueled by Russia’s actions in Ukraine and increasing military activities in the Balkans, a region ..

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Sweden Reports First Case of mpox Strain outside Africa

August 17, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Sweden became the first country outside of Africa to report a case of the emerging clade I variant of mpox, on August 15, 2024. Due to the rapid spread of clade 1b, a ..

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