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A powerful earthquake in Myanmar and its aftershocks reverberating through Thailand have left at least 154 people dead and scores more injured or missing, with authorities warning the toll is expected to rise. The magnitude 7.7 quake struck central Myanmar

Water scarcity in Europe is becoming an increasingly critical issue as climate change drives rising temperatures, more frequent droughts, and mounting pressure on freshwater supplies, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The agency’s latest findings signal a growing environmental

The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled the European Defence White Paper – A Roadmap for Readiness 2030, outlining a strategic plan to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities. The initiative, part of the broader Rearming Europe/Readiness for 2030 framework,

Ocean degradation poses a significant threat to communities and human rights worldwide, particularly the right to a healthy environment, according to a United Nations independent expert. Astrid Puentes Riaño, Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy, and

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed call for the empowerment of women and girls, particularly

The European Commission and the World Bank Group have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate energy access in Africa, aligning their respective initiatives to drive renewable energy deployment across the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World

The potential threat of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth has been significantly reduced, according to updated calculations from space agencies. Initially considered a risk with an estimated 20% chance of impact, new trajectory analyses have now dismissed any immediate danger.

The Council of the European Union has appointed Eduards Stiprais as the new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. He will assume his duties on 1st March 2025, with an initial two-year mandate, succeeding Terhi Hakala in the role.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy by blaming Ukraine and its President Volodymyr Zelensky for the ongoing war with Russia, asserting that Kyiv could have avoided the conflict through negotiations. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach,

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled his readiness to deploy UK troops to Ukraine as part of a broader European effort to secure a lasting peace agreement. Writing in a local newspaper, Starmer stated that the UK is “ready