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A sudden storm in southwestern China has led to the deaths of nine people after four boats capsized on the Wu River in Guizhou province, according to reports from Chinese state media on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is appealing for $16 million to expand emergency relief operations in Myanmar, where a major earthquake last week left more than a million people in urgent need of assistance. The funds are

The European Commission has unveiled plans to significantly expand the mandate of Europol as part of a broader strategy to reinforce internal security across the European Union. Announced in Brussels on April 1, 2025, the initiative is aimed at enhancing

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the recent Black Sea security talks held in Saudi Arabia, involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. These high-level discussions aimed to advance maritime safety and address broader issues stemming from the conflict

Record-breaking annual growth in renewable power capacity in 2024 has been confirmed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in its latest Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 report. The report shows global renewable power capacity reaching 4,448 gigawatts (GW), following an

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupted three times between late Thursday and early Friday, sending ash clouds soaring up to 8,000 meters into the sky and prompting an expansion of the danger zone in the surrounding region. The eruptions

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a long-anticipated crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, paving the way for the long-overdue return of U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. The two veteran astronauts have been aboard the

United Nations human rights experts have issued a stark warning regarding Myanmar’s escalating food security crisis, describing the situation as an unprecedented humanitarian emergency with severe implications for human rights. The experts stressed that deteriorating conditions are placing millions at

UN Women has urged the international community to reinforce efforts toward achieving rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls, emphasizing that gender equality remains a pressing global priority. Marking the 50th International Women’s Day on March 8, UN

Australia has ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents from its eastern regions as Tropical Cyclone Alfred advances toward the coast. The storm, expected to make landfall on Saturday, has already brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and massive waves, causing