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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 ...
SatSure bags $2.6 million grant to build AI-powered Earth observation modelsIndian space startup SatSure Analytics received a $2.57 million grant to develop AI models for Earth observation, bolstering the nation's s...
India to handover $ 2.5 million for development projects in Palestine; reiterates support to two-state solutionIndia has reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, called for a sustained ceasefire in ...
Two Indian sailors dead, 1 chief engineer missing after vessel attack near Hormuz: Seamen's Union of IndiaTragedy strikes Indian sailors near the Strait of Hormuz. Two seafarers are confirmed dead following an attack on a commercial vessel. One ...
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...
'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threatScientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, mark...
Who was Sophie Faucher? Renowned Canadian actor and author dies at 68 after long illness - Check cause of deathCanadian actress, author, and television host Sophie Faucher has died at 68 after a long illness. Renowned for her roles in 'Le Coeur' and ...
India is France’s official partner for VivaTech next week, positioning itself as global leader in AI, digital innovationVivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of a...
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summitChinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military coop...
Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATASoaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to...
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....
Each El Nino is unique, says WMO's climate prediction chiefEl Nino conditions are set to emerge by August, bringing extreme weather. This natural phenomenon will cause droughts in regions like West ...
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...
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
Think it's hot now? World headed for repeated heat record shocks, warns UNNew United Nations climate projections reveal Earth will likely surpass the safe climate threshold repeatedly in the next five years. The h...
Worsening climate change main culprit behind India's extreme heat: UN climate chiefUN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted the severe human and economic impact of the heatwave, particularly on people living in homes with...