UAE looks to burnish its climate credentials with $30 billion pledge.

The United Arab Emirates has set up a $30 billion fund to invest in clean energy and other climate projects worldwide — with a particular emphasis on financing infrastructure in the Global South — as the Middle Eastern nation tries to quell doubts that it is committed to mo…

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Eleven hikers killed as Mount Marapi volcano erupts in Indonesia.

Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano after it erupted over the weekend, rescuers say. Twelve others are missing and the search was suspended on Monday after another, smaller eruption. There were 75 hikers in the area durin…

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US Reports ‘White Lung Syndrome’ Outbreak.

White Lung Syndrome Surge in Ohio. Recent reports highlight Ohio as the first U.S. state to experience a surge in cases of a pneumonia-like illness dubbed ‘white lung syndrome.’ The outbreak, primarily affecting children, has led to a significant number of hospitalizations, c…

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Angkor Wat becomes the 8th wonder of the world.

Angkor is among the most significant archaeological sites of Southeast Asia, located in northern province of Siem Reap in Cambodia. Many must not be aware of the fact that Angkor Wat hold the Guinness World Records for being the largest religious structure in the world, spr…

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60-yr old electrical engineer becomes billionaire with chandrayaan-3's success.

India's recent accomplishment in space exploration, marked by the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the moon, has propelled the country into an elite circle of space-faring nations. This remarkable achievement has brought to the fore a lesser-known yet …

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UK records first human case of H1N2 pig virus.

Britain said on Monday it had detected a first human case of flu strain A(H1N2)v, which is similar to a virus currently circulating in pigs, and that the individual concerned had experienced a mild illness and fully recovered. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that …

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WhatsApp might soon start showing status in chat window.

WhatsApp, Meta’s instant messaging platform, with more than 2 billion users worldwide, is testing a new feature that shows a contact’s profile information in the chat window. First spotted by WABetaInfo, the newest version of WhatsApp beta (v2.23.25.11) for Android now shows…

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Silkyara tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers brought out safely.

All 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand were brought out safely by the rescue personnel on November 28, thereby bringing an end to the rescue operation that lasted for nearly 20 days, Indian media reported. The workers were trapped inside since Novem…

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Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East.

Toxic pollutants released during gas flaring are endangering millions more people than previously feared, a BBC investigation suggests. Flaring - the burning of waste gas during oil drilling - is taking place across the Gulf, including by COP28 hosts the United Arab Emirates…

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Popular video chat service Omegle shuts down after 14 years.

Omegle, a once-popular online chat service founded in 2009 by Leif K-Brooks, has recently announced its shutdown after more than 14 years of operation. The platform, which allowed individuals to connect and talk with strangers, experienced a surge in popularity but ultimate…

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Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings.

Kenyans have been given a special holiday to plant 100 million trees as part of the government's goal to plant 15 billion trees in 10 years. The holiday allows "each and every Kenyan to own the initiative", according to Environment Minister Soipan Tuya. Each Ken…

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One of the World's Rarest Mammals was just born at a zoo in England.

One of the rarest mammals in the world, a black rhino, was just born in broad daylight at a zoo in England, and the footage is breathtaking. For such a large newborn, the female calf landed on the soft, sandy floor of its enclosure with surprising aplomb. In a recent press re…

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Russia puts the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta on a wanted list.

Russia has added the spokesman of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country’s interior ministry. Russian state agency Tass and independent news outlet Mediazona first reported …

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Brazil records its hottest ever temperature

Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature - 44.8C (112.6F) - as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave. The record was hit on Sunday in the town of Araçuaí, in Brazil's south-eastern state of Minas Gerais. The unprecedented weather has been attributed to t…

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North Korea claims to launch spy satellite.

North Korea has fired what it claims to be a spy satellite, South Korea says, hours after Japan said it was warned of a possible launch. The office for the Japanese prime minister said North Korea had fired a "suspected ballistic missile". Residents on the southern …

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Archaeologists Uncover Biblical Truth in Town Captured by Pharoah.

Archaeologists have used radiocarbon dating to uncover the truth behind events referenced in Biblical texts regarding an ancient Levantine city. Archaeological finds have occasionally corroborated ancient texts, such as those told in the Bible. A study published in the PLOS …

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Miss Universe 2023 Winner is Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios.

A new Miss Universe has been crowned. Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua won the 2023 title at the international competition's 72nd final in San Salvador, El Salvador Nov. 18. She is the first contestant from her country to win the Miss Universe pageant. The 23-year-old, a …

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Apple will make a big change to iPhone messages next year

The long-standing battle over the iOS’ blue and Android’s green text bubbles will soon take a more friendly turn. Apple announced on Thursday plans to adopt a messaging standard that will finally bring iMessage features to Android users, eroding what some considered an eleme…

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X is rolling out the audio and video calling feature nobody asked for.

It's finally happening: X (formerly known as Twitter) has begun rolling out yet another feature nobody asked for. Now, users will have the option to call each other via audio and video calls on the platform. This doesn't come as a total surprise, as CEO Linda Yaccar…

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President Joe Biden appeared confused on Saturday.

President Joe Biden appeared confused on Saturday during a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day. During the solemn ceremony, the 80-year-old president was slowly guided by a member of the Honor Guard to place a wreath in front of …

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