Global rainforest continues to suffer loss
The relentless destruction of the world's most pristine rainforest persisted unabated in 2023, despite notable declines in forest loss observed in the Brazilian and...
Australia: Mercury pollution up by 130% at Eraring power plant
The surge in mercury and particulate pollution emanating from Australia's largest coal-fired power station in the past year has sparked concern, leading an environmental...
9 dead, 900 injured in Taiwan earthquake
The most powerful earthquake Taiwan has experienced in 25 years has resulted in the loss of nine lives and left over 900 individuals injured....
Zimbabwe: State of disaster declared as drought worsens
Zimbabwe has officially declared a national disaster due to a severe drought induced by the climatic phenomenon El Niño. President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasized the...
Sam Mostyn is new Australian governor
Anthony Albanese has announced that Sam Mostyn will assume the role of Australia's next governor general, following King Charles' acceptance of the prime minister's...
NASA to create lunar-centric time reference system
The White House has directed NASA to develop a lunar timekeeping system to address the unique temporal challenges of the moon. The memo, issued...
Taiwan hit by worst earthquake in 25 years
Taiwan recently experienced its most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century, claiming the lives of four individuals and injuring at least 50 others. The quake,...
Botswana threatens Germany of sending 20,000 elephants
Botswana's president has issued a warning of potentially sending 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst a disagreement regarding the importation of hunting trophies. Earlier this...
Australia sets new record with international students
The number of international students in Australia has reached a historic high, exceeding 700,000 for the first time. This surge has contributed to a...