May 6: Interesting facts about today |
May 6 marks a day of diverse historical significance. From groundbreaking achievements to cultural celebrations, this date has been a witness to events that have shaped the world in various …
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How will a floating dock in the sea facilitate Gaza aid?
By Lolita C. Baldor | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza …
Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.A …
Russia vetoes UN resolution against nuclear space race
By Edith M. Lederer | Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent …
US vetoes resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
By Edith M. Lederer | Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution on Thursday that would have paved the way for full United …
As Sudan crisis rages, groups urge Ottawa to do more to help
Canada has yet to reunite a single family with relatives who are trying to escape conflict-racked Sudan, while diaspora groups are demanding the federal government do more to end a …
UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict – National
Preliminary hearings open Monday at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel, based on claims that Berlin …
Top UN court orders Israel to open more aid crossings in Gaza – National
The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and …
World’s least developed countries need urgent digital transformation. Here’s what to do
The opportunity of digital transformation Also, most of the new frontier technologies that have the potential to fuel a green economic transformation are powered by digital technologies. As the total …
UN Weighs In On India’s ‘Political Unrest’ After Kejriwal Arrest
Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with a purported money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi Excise policy “scam” case. Delhi Chief …