The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is reportedly “close” to achieving peace, following the signing of a ceasefire agreement with the M23, an armed group allegedly backed by Rwanda. This new development brings cautious optimism after years of devastating conflict in the country’s eastern regions. Ceasefire Agreement and New Hope for Peace On Saturday, in […]

Torrential rains that caused severe flooding in the Philippines brought life to a standstill in the capital, Manila, on Tuesday. Tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes, and at least two individuals are believed to be missing, following widespread flooding triggered by the overflowing of the Marikina River. Flooding Disrupts Life […]

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued a veiled warning on Monday to Canadian company The Metals Company (TMC) regarding its plans to commence deep-sea mining operations in international waters under a US-authorised permit. In a statement adopted during their meeting, the ISA’s executive body advised its legal and technical commission to “pay specific attention” to […]

Collecting a blood sample from a polar bear, one of the most formidable predators on Earth, on a drifting Arctic ice floe is no small feat. The process is fraught with risks, requiring precise coordination, skill, and a deep understanding of these majestic yet dangerous animals. To begin, the bear must first be located. Then, […]

United States aviation regulators have launched an inquiry into a serious near-miss incident involving a Delta-operated passenger aircraft and a US Air Force B-52 bomber over North Dakota. The situation, which prompted emergency evasive action from the commercial flight crew, is raising fresh concerns about coordination between military and civilian aircraft in shared airspace. The […]

A Justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court has warned former president Jair Bolsonaro that he could face imprisonment, after a speech of his was shared by users online—despite an existing court-ordered ban on his use of social media. The stark warning was revealed in an official court document obtained by AFP on Monday. The far-right former […]