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Paris residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ban on rental electric scooters in the city, with almost 90% of votes cast supporting the move. The referendum was called in response to growing concerns over the safety risks posed
King Abdullah of Jordan and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a high-level meeting to discuss bilateral ties and current international and regional developments. During the meeting, which was held at Al Sakhir Palace and attended by other
The Government of Norway has donated $23.7 million to FAO’s Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA), which provides flexible contributions to assist with severe humanitarian crises and emergencies. With this donation, FAO aims to reach approximately 600,000 food-insecure
With three separate places of worship – a mosque, a church, and a synagogue – the Abrahamic Family House has welcomed visitors since March 1, 2023. Abrahamic Family House is located in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, which is rooted in the UAE’s
On the eve of the first major U.N. water conference in over 45 years, 26% of the world’s population lacks access to safe drinking water and 46% lack basic sanitation. According to the UN World Water Development Report 2023, there
The South Korean government banned dozens of materials used by North Korea in satellite development from being exported via a third country. The move is meant to prevent the secretive nuclear-armed nation from circumventing Security Council sanctions.
A lack of funds forced life-saving assistance for at least four million Afghans to be cut in March, according to the United Nations (UN) food agency. A World Food Programme (WFP) appeal has been made seeking urgent funding for its
On Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude in New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands region. According to the agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km. US Tsunami Warning System said some Kermadec Islands coasts
In spite of financial market chaos and calls by investors to dial back policy tightening at least until sentiment stabilizes, the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday in an attempt to curb inflation. According
Indian Railways will become the world’s largest green railway network by 2030, which will contribute significantly to climate action. When Indian Railway reaches its goal of 100 percent electrification in seven years, it will become a “net-zero carbon emitter.”