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El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
EAM Jaishankar calls for closer cooperation with South Korea at Jeju ForumIndia and South Korea must deepen cooperation in shipbuilding, health, infrastructure, and defence, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar ...
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record booksFrance is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four depa...
France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spreadFrance is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hund...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter JuneThe World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extrem...
80% chance of El Nino developing between June-August: United NationsA strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather....
India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reformsIndia highlighted the importance of the UN's development pillar. National ownership must be central to global development efforts. Discussi...