International

  • Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Leading Opium Source in 2023: UN Report

    Myanmar has emerged as the world's largest source of opium in 2023, surpassing Afghanistan, according to a new report by the United Nations. This shift is attributed to a third consecutive year of expanding cultivation fueled by Myanmar's civil war...

    Last updated on December 13th, 2023 03:51 pm
  • India Backs Urgent Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza Conflict

    India voted in favor of a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the unconditional release of hostages. Broad International Support The 193-member UNGA adopted the resolution introduced by Egypt in...

    Last updated on December 13th, 2023 10:27 am
  • UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali Officially Ends After 10 Years

    The United Nations has officially ended its decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after 10 years, responding to the government’s claim that the force was inadequate in addressing the escalating threat of violent extremism. This move marks the conclusion of the...

    Last updated on December 12th, 2023 05:30 pm
  • Poland’s Parliament Elects Donald Tusk as Prime Minister

    In a historic vote on December 11, former EU leader Donald Tusk returned as Poland’s Prime Minister after nearly a decade, marking a significant shift from eight years of stormy national conservative rule. Tusk’s leadership is expected to usher in...

    Last updated on December 12th, 2023 02:10 pm
  • China Unveils World’s First 4th-Generation Nuclear Reactor

      China has achieved a significant milestone in its quest to shift away from traditional coal-fired power plants and decrease its reliance on foreign technologies. Recently, the Shidao Bay nuclear power plant in eastern Shandong province commenced commercial operations, heralding...

    Last updated on December 12th, 2023 12:01 pm
  • Lahore Leads In Global Pollution Ranking

      Lahore, the second-largest city in Pakistan, is grappling with a severe smog crisis that poses significant threats to the health and well-being of its residents. According to IQAir, an organization that monitors global air quality, Lahore recently earned the...

    Last updated on December 9th, 2023 10:40 am
  • Jewish Festival Of Hanukkah Celebrated Globally

      Often referred to as the Jewish Christmas, Hanukkah or Chanukah is a festival celebrated for eight days, usually in the month of December. It is also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Hanukkah festivities are taking place...

    Last updated on December 8th, 2023 10:28 am
  • Indonesia’s Marapi Volcano Eruption

    Indonesia’s Mount Marapi, located in West Sumatra, recently erupted, leading to a tragic incident resulting in the loss of lives and the disappearance of several climbers. The eruption occurred on December 3, 2023, catching many by surprise as authorities scrambled...

    Last updated on December 7th, 2023 12:17 pm
  • Sri Lanka Reaches Agreement with India, Paris Club on Debt Treatment

    Sri Lanka, in the throes of a severe economic crisis, has taken a significant step towards resolving its debt issues. An “agreement in principle” has been reached with India and the Paris Club group of creditors, including Japan. This development...

    Last updated on December 7th, 2023 11:38 am
  • Italy Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Project

    Italy has officially withdrawn from China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marking a significant departure from its previous stance as the only G7 nation to participate. This move comes more than four years after Italy initially joined the initiative...

    Last updated on December 7th, 2023 10:42 am