The Democratic Party icon lived longer than any president in US history, serving one term between 1977 and 1981, going on burnish his reputation on the international stage by being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and establishing a major hub for diplomacy and conflict resolution in the form of the Carter Center – which advocates […]
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On October 8, 2024, South Korean lawmaker Rep. Im Yi-ja introduced a bill to amend the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles, aimed at boosting the use of recycled raw materials in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The proposal, which has sparked significant attention, mandates that a specified percentage of materials […]
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Afghanistan remains one of the most heavily contaminated countries in the world due to landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), a situation that continues to threaten the lives of millions of its citizens. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) raised alarms over the scale of the landmine issue, noting that it significantly […]
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The UK government has committed £4.5 million in additional funding to support the prosecution of war crimes related to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This announcement, made on December 29, 2024, underscores the UK’s dedication to assisting Ukraine in holding accountable those responsible for war crimes during the conflict. The move follows a broader set […]
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Ramtane Lamamra, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy For Sudan recently travelled to Sudan, where he met senior figures of the Government, including General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan and the Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces. The Envoy also went to Ethiopia, where he talked to a delegation from the […]
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“There is a common language between me and the buildings. In every house I try to preserve. I feel that the city is grateful to me, and I am grateful to the city because it has taught me a lot”, says Yemeni engineer Harbia Al-Himiary, describing her relationship with the Yemeni capital. Ms. Al-Himiary has […]
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza is under investigation for his suspected involvement in terrorist activities. This development follows a major IDF raid that resulted in the arrest of more than 240 individuals, who are alleged operatives of Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, two […]
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On Sunday, China unveiled its CR450 high-speed train in Beijing, marking a significant milestone in rail transportation. With an operational speed of 400 km/h, the CR450 is poised to become the fastest high-speed train in the world once it enters commercial service. Developed by the China Railway Corporation, the CR450 is a product of years […]
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In a recent development that could mark a turning point in the opioid crisis, patient advocates briefed senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials on July 23, 2024, regarding critical issues in the regulation of prescription opioid painkillers. The presentation, titled “The Real Opioid Crisis in Three Charts,” challenged existing narratives surrounding opioid use […]
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A Jeju Air flight experienced a landing gear issue shortly after takeoff from Gimpo Airport in Seoul on Monday, prompting the aircraft to safely return to its departure point. The flight, which was bound for Jeju, encountered the issue just moments after taking off. Yonhap News reported that the aircraft landed without incident, and no […]
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