A rare deluge of rain in southeastern Morocco has transformed parts of the Sahara Desert, creating blue lagoons among palm trees and sand dunes and providing much-needed water to some of the driest areas. In September, two days of rainfall exceeded annual averages in regions that typically receive less than 10 inches of rain, with one village recording over 3.9 inches in just 24 hours. … Continue reading Sahara Desert is flooding after receiving a year’s worth of rain in 2 days

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize honors Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, known as hibakusha, who have dedicated decades to advocating against nuclear weapons. As the average age of hibakusha reaches 85.6, their numbers dwindle, highlighting the urgency of passing on their experiences of the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to younger generations. Terumi Tanaka, a 91-year-old survivor, expressed hope that the … Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize winners warn of rising risk of nuclear war

Ecuador is facing severe 10-hour daily blackouts due to reliance on hydropower, worsened by drought. This is impacting the economy, with projected growth now unlikely, and adding pressure on President Daniel Noboa as he seeks re-election in February. Noboa, who inherited the crisis, is pushing for increased private investment in energy and a shift to renewable sources, but real changes will take time, Bloomberg has … Continue reading Ecuador Goes Dark in Power Crisis That Punishes Economy

The Kremlin on Thursday rejected South Korean claims that North Korea may have sent military personnel to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine and could potentially deploy more troops. South Korea’s Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, stated earlier this week that “there was a high possibility” North Korea might send troops to support Russia in the conflict. He also mentioned that reports of North Korean … Continue reading Kremlin dismisses reports of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine

An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killed at least 28 people and injured 54, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The school housed displaced civilians, mostly women and children. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a Hamas command center inside the school, though this could not be independently verified. Harrowing footage showed severely injured children being rescued, CNN has … Continue reading Israeli strike kills at least 28 Palestinians at school in central Gaza, Red Crescent says

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who was captured by Russian forces while reporting from occupied eastern Ukraine, has died in Russian detention, Ukrainian officials confirmed. Roshchyna, 27, disappeared in August 2023 and was later confirmed to be in Russian custody. The circumstances of her death are still unclear. Reporters Without Borders expressed shock and condolences, while Russian media reported she died while being transferred to Moscow, … Continue reading Ukrainian reporter died in Russian detention, Kyiv says

Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut killed 22 people and injured 117, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes targeted residential areas in Bachoura, with unconfirmed reports suggesting Wafiq Safa, a Hezbollah security official, may have been the target. Rescuers worked through the rubble, and many injured were taken to the hospital. The attacks follow weeks of escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, with no comment … Continue reading 22 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut, Lebanon says

Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, has ended his seven-year term, warning of deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations and the risk of nuclear conflict over Ukraine. In an interview with Newsweek, Antonov criticized U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine, arguing that Washington is ignoring Russia’s warnings and escalating tensions. He accused American politicians of recklessly prolonging the conflict for electoral gain and stifling voices of reason, Newsweek … Continue reading Moscow Ambassador Exits USA With Warning of ‘Nuclear Catastrophe’