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Eastern Spain Floods Claim 158 Lives, Marking Deadliest Disaster in Modern History
The death toll from catastrophic floods in eastern Spain has risen to 158, as regional authorities and emergency services report, marking this as the deadliest flooding incident in the nation’s modern history. The government has declared three days of mourning, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urging citizens to remain indoors and heed emergency services’ guidance. The floods primarily impacted the…
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Pope Francis Embarks on Historic 12-Day Trip to Southeast Asia and the South Pacific
At 87, Pope Francis is embarking on a significant 12-day journey across Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore. This trip, the longest of his papacy, emphasizes themes of inter-religious dialogue and environmental protection. During his visit, he will engage with religious leaders, including a meeting at Indonesia’s Istiqlal Mosque. The pope’s…
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Drought Crisis Grips Southern Africa: 68 Million in Need of Aid
A devastating drought, triggered by El Niño weather patterns, has gripped Southern Africa since early 2024, leaving approximately 68 million residents in dire need of assistance. This figure, representing 17% of the region’s population, was revealed by Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), during a crucial summit in Zimbabwe‘s capital, Harare. The 16-nation SADC bloc…
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Don’t Miss Out on COP28: Global Climate Discussions Kick Off in Dubai. Will Wealthy Nations Step Up and Fund the Fight Against Climate Change?
DUBAI-UAE-: Global climate discussions kicked off in Dubai on Thursday amidst global divisions and growing concerns about the fossil fuel industry’s influence. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, faces high stakes and controversy due to the host nation, the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Despite the immediate success of approving a blueprint for a fund aimed at assisting nations…
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