Geneva, Apr. 18, (dpa/GNA) – Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé is being criticized for adding sugar to its baby food in some countries, according to analysis…
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US announces $508 million to protect oceans
Washington, Apr. 18, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – At the ninth Our Ocean Conference held in Greece, the United States has announced more than $508 million to protect the oceans…
More than $600 million in UN aid raised for Ethiopia
Geneva, Apr. 17, (dpa/GNA) – Some $610 million were collected at a donor conference in Geneva for millions of Ethiopians suffering from the ill effects of climate…
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Dubai, April 17 (CNN/GNA) — Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas…
Flame is lit for Paris 2024 in choreographed event in the birthplace of the ancient Olympics
Olympia, Greece, April 16 (CNN/GNA) — The flame for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been lit in Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. The flame…
Heavy rains, lightning kill 50 people across Pakistan
Islamabad, Apr. 16, (dpa/GNA) – Pakistani authorities have put rescue services on high alert after heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning wrought havoc across the country. The National…
Israel launches ‘diplomatic offensive’ against Iran
Tel Aviv, Apr. 16, (dpa/GNA) – Israel’s foreign minister has launched what he called a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran following the major Iranian attack on Israel. “This…
More than 100 migrants arrive in Cyprus in span of 12 hours
Athens, Apr. 16, (dpa/GNA) – Dozens of migrants have arrived by sea in the EU island republic of Cyprus. Two boats with 73 and 37 people on…
UN’s Türk says more must be done to end ‘horrific’ crisis in Gaza
Geneva, Apr. 16, (dpa/GNA) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is calling for fresh efforts by “all states with influence” to ease the “horrific”…
Macron: Games opening ceremony venue could change in event of threat
Brussels, Apr. 15, (dpa/GNA) – The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics might not take place along the Seine river if the security situation in Europe…
Sailing events could harm marine life due to noise, study finds
London, Apr. 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – International sailing events could be harming marine wildlife because of underwater noise pollution from vessels, researchers have warned. Marine mammals, fishes…
Scholz defends cannabis legalization during Chinese university visit
Shanghai, Apr. 15, (dpa/GNA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the recent legalization of cannabis in Germany during his visit to Tongji University in Shanghai on…
Britain’s Cameron urges Israel take ‘smart’ approach to Iran
London, Apr. 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has urged Israel to be “smart as well as tough” by not escalating the conflict with…
Paris hosts Sudan aid conference one year after start of war
Paris, Apr. 4, (dpa/GNA) – One year after a brutal war erupted between rival factions of Sudan’s security forces, France and Germany are leading an international donor…
Israel requests UN Security Council meeting after Iran attack
New York, pril 14, (dpa/GNA) – Israel has requested that the UN Security Council, hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to condemn Iran’s attack…
Italy convenes G7 meeting after Iranian attack on Israel
Rome, pril 14, (dpa/GNA) – Italy has called a meeting of the G7 leaders, following the major Iranian attack on Israel. The heads of…
Iran’s military leadership rates Israel attack as success
Tehran, pril 14, (dpa/GNA) – Iran’s military leadership has assessed the major attack on Israel as a success. “The reason for this operation was…
Israel reopens airspace, says 99% of Iranian projectiles intercepted
Tel Aviv, April 14, (dpa/GNA) – Israeli airspace was reopened on Sunday morning, following Iran’s unprecedented major attack on the country, local media reported…
Meta under fire for ‘tone deaf’ minimum age change on WhatsApp
London, Apr. 12, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Social media giant Meta has been urged to reverse the lowering of the minimum age to use WhatsApp. The change, which…
US development agency says famine conditions prevalent in Gaza Strip
Washington, Apr. 12, (dpa/GNA) – The head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) believes that famine is already occurring in parts of the Gaza Strip.…