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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

A powerful earthquake in Myanmar and its aftershocks reverberating through Thailand have left at least 154 people dead and scores more injured or missing, with authorities warning the toll is expected to rise. The magnitude 7.7 quake struck central Myanmar

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

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Saturday, as the UAE Egypt presidents discuss strengthening fraternal ties in Cairo and advancing cooperation across a broad

Water scarcity in Europe is becoming an increasingly critical issue as climate change drives rising temperatures, more frequent droughts, and mounting pressure on freshwater supplies, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The agency’s latest findings signal a growing environmental

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

The European Commission has initiated antitrust proceedings against Google and directed Apple to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on major U.S. technology firms. These actions come amid rising tensions between the European Union and

The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled the European Defence White Paper – A Roadmap for Readiness 2030, outlining a strategic plan to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities. The initiative, part of the broader Rearming Europe/Readiness for 2030 framework,

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., during a dinner banquet held in his honor at the White House. The meeting, attended