Adopted with 116 votes in favour, 12 abstentions and 2 against (Israel and United States), the resolution highlighted the multifaceted crises confronting Afghanistan nearly four years after the Taliban’s return to power, calling for greater international support for the Afghan people and a renewed push for human rights, peace and stability. It emphasised the need […]
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The Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels. It will give certainty to investors and innovation, strengthen industrial leadership of EU businesses, and increase Europe’s energy security. 85% of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem and […]
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More than 93,000 Syrians have been displaced across Sweida, neighbouring Dar’a governorate and Rural Damascus due to escalating violence in the city, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at Monday’s daily press briefing in New York. Most displaced people in Sweida are staying with local communities or in one of 15 reception centres, while around 30 […]
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On 22 July 2025, the Irish Government announced a revised National Development Plan (NDP) committing €275.4 billion in infrastructure investment over the 2026–2035 period—the largest capital plan in the State’s history. The initiative aims to address Ireland’s growing population, climate goals, and infrastructure deficits, with housing designated as the central focus. 🏘️ Housing and Supporting […]
Continue ReadingIn our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. Mariana Silva Ferreira shares being involved in the largest long-term monitoring study on small mammals based in Brazil. About the Author Mariana with a juvenile opossum, Didelphis aurita © Mariana Silva Ferreira Mariana Silva Ferreira, she/her Affiliation: Associate Researcher, […]
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On 21 July 2025, a Bangladesh Air Force FT-7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood, killing 31 people, including 25 children, and injuring 165 others, according to military and health officials. 🔍 Incident Overview 🏥 Casualties and Medical Response 🗣️ National and International Reaction ⚠️ Public […]
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In June 2025, China’s exports of rare-earth permanent magnets to the United States soared by 660% compared to May, reaching 353 metric tons, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. The dramatic rebound follows a Sino-U.S. trade agreement reached in Geneva, which eased restrictions on critical mineral shipments and reopened supply channels disrupted […]
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Sudan: Civilian-Led Resolution Urged Ahead of Washington Talks A major Sudanese political alliance, the SPLM–Revolutionary Democratic Current, has warned that establishing a rival government to the Port Sudan-based authority could trigger a prolonged “Libya-style” conflict. In a statement ahead of a U.S.-led Quadrilateral Meeting with Egypt, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the group called for […]
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An Illinois man was sentenced yesterday to 42 months in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $3.6 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA). […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), supported by the Airworthiness Task Force of the UAS Technical Body (TeB), has released comprehensive airworthiness guidance for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are not required to be certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part 21). New means of compliance (proposed MoC to OSO #2 and MoC […]
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