June2024
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Myanmar authorities arrest 22 for marking Suu Kyi’s birthday
Jun 19, 2024On Wednesday, local media claimed that 22 individuals were arrested by Myanmar police for celebrating the birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s leading democracy icon. Eleven Media, citing an anonymous official, stated that police... -
Swedish emissions dip in 2023 amid climate policy concerns
Jun 19, 2024The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency reported on Wednesday that the country’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by two percent in 2023. This news came despite experts’ worries that the government’s climate policies may soon lead to a... -
Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits cabinet: presidential palace
Jun 19, 2024Sara Duterte, the vice president of the Philippines, announced her resignation from President Ferdinand Marcos’ government on Wednesday, according to the presidential palace. According to presidential spokeswoman Cheloy Garafil, Duterte “tendered her resignation as member of... -
Bangladeshi maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal 3
Jun 19, 2024The severe monsoon is causing deep convection over the North Bay, therefore maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been recommended to hoist local cautionary single number three. The North Bay, the country’s... -
Ukraine says energy facilities damaged in Russian attacks
Jun 19, 2024According to officials on Wednesday, Russia destroyed energy infrastructure in the country’s center and close to the border with western Ukraine during the course of the night by launching almost two dozen attack drones into the... -
Australian opposition details plan for nuclear rollout if elected
Jun 19, 2024Australia’s conservative opposition will build nuclear power plants across the country if it wins the next election, according to plans detailed Wednesday that have reignited debate over climate policy. Opposition leader Peter Dutton said he would... -
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to be sworn in as president
Jun 19, 2024Following his weaker African National Congress (ANC) striking a deal to form a government coalition, Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, is scheduled to take office on Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria. Following an... -
Prince Salman exchanges greetings with FM Hasan
Jun 19, 2024During the holy Hajj, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud exchanged greetings at a royal banquet held at Mina Palace in Saudi Arabia. “Crown Prince and Prime Minister...