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UNEA-7: India pushes global framework for wildfire prevention

INDIA, Dec. 9 -- A draft resolution led by India to strengthen the global response to the escalating threat of wildfires saw broad support at the seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) on Monday. U... Read More


UN to provide US$ 4.5 Mn to aid SL's reconstruction efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka pledged full support to Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to assist in rebuilding the country after the devastation caused by Cyclone 'Ditwah'.... Read More


Warner Bros fight heats up with $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount

, Dec. 9 -- Paramount has launched a hostile $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery, escalating its battle with Netflix and attempting a final push to secure the media company. Netflix had appe... Read More


Israel raids UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters, replaces UN flag with theirs

Tel Aviv, Dec. 9 -- Israeli forces raided the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, seizing items and replacing the UN f... Read More


One-fifth of Sri Lanka flooded by Cyclone Ditwah, affecting 2.3 million people - UNDP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports that Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive devastation across Sri Lanka, flooding more than 1.1 million hectares nearly 20% of th... Read More


From a $12 billion farm aid package to slashing environmental restrictions-Trump attempts to woo distraught farmers

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a $12 billion farm aid package to support American farmers who have struggled to sell their crops amid rising costs arising out Washi... Read More


Trump woos distraught farmers with $12 billion aid, vow to slash environmental rules-all you need to know

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a $12 billion farm aid package to support American farmers who have struggled to sell their crops amid rising costs arising out Washi... Read More


Vietnamese sports delegation encouraged ahead of SEA Games 33

Bangkok, Dec. 9 -- Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and President of the Vietnam Olympic Committee Nguyen Van Hung on December 9 visited and cheered on the Vietnamese sports delegation competin... Read More


Potential megaquake alert issued after north Japan hit by 7.5 magnitude quake

Tokyo, Dec. 9 -- A day after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan officials on Tuesday have issued an alert for a potential megaquake in the area as per a report by NHK Japan. The officia... Read More


Everyone knows social media is hurting children: When will policymakers act in their defence?

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Creators of social media platforms have relentlessly pursued child customers and have ignored the technology's harmful effects. Or so argue tech whistleblowers and at least some m... Read More