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Japan releases Fukushima radioactive wastewater; China counters with seafood ban
On Thursday, Japan commenced the controlled release of treated radioactive wastewater from the devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. This controversial decision swiftly led China to enact a comprehensive prohibition on seafood imports from Japan. The Japanese government green-lighted this decision two years prior, and it recently received the......
Tejas achieves defense milestone with ASTRA missile test off Goa
In a groundbreaking defense maneuver, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully deployed the ASTRA, an indigenous Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile, off Goa’s coast. The significant launch was executed at an approximate altitude of 20,000 feet. The Defence Ministry has lauded this move as a “perfect textbook launch,” confirming that the test accomplished all......
Raging inferno in Tenerife forces evacuation of over 12,000 residents
A raging wildfire on the Spanish island of Tenerife continued to wreak havoc, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents. While weather conditions displayed a slight respite, the fire, as of Sunday, remained uncontrollable. The eerie glow of orange flames contrasted starkly against the night sky from Saturday to Sunday. This......
India sets clear path with new green hydrogen standards
The Indian Government, through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has officially announced the Green Hydrogen Standard for the nation. This pivotal move clearly sets out the required emission thresholds for hydrogen to be recognized as “Green,” indicating its derivation from renewable resources. This latest standard includes definitions applicable to......
UAE President and Ethiopian PM discuss mutual interests
In an effort to strengthen bilateral relations and tackle mutual global interests, UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This high-level dialogue occurred in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. Dr. Abiy Ahmed extended a warm welcome to......
New era of diplomacy as UAE President welcomes foreign ambassadors
In a significant diplomatic event, UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, formally received the credentials of several new foreign ambassadors. This pivotal ceremony took place at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.......
Deadliest Maui wildfires in over a century claim 93 lives
Hawaii’s Maui wildfires death count surged to 93, as reported by the Maui County website. This devastating event marks the most lethal US wildfire in over 100 years. With rescue teams still surveying the affected areas, notably in the charred remnants of Lahaina, this death toll is anticipated to climb further.......
US and Japan strengthen defense ties with hypersonic interceptor agreement
In response to the increasing development of hypersonic warheads by neighboring nations, Japan and the U.S. are set to finalize an agreement to co-develop a state-of-the-art interceptor missile, as reported by Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper on Sunday. The anticipated agreement emerges ahead of a planned meeting between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in......
Modi triumphs as opposition’s no confidence gambit collapses spectacularly
In the bustling corridors of the Lok Sabha, a defining moment unfurled as Prime Minister Narendra Modi eloquently presented a vision for India’s future – a vision that encompasses hope, progress, and global prominence. Over the past few years, under Modi’s astute leadership, India has impressively broken into the ranks of the world’s......
Evacuations in Hawaii as wildfires ravage homes amidst strong winds
On August 9th, 2023, multiple Hawaiian communities faced evacuations as wildfires ramped up, destroying a minimum of two homes, as per reports by the Associated Press (AP). These unsettling developments have arisen during a dry season, with fierce wind gusts escalating the dangers of the fire’s spread. Contrary to popular belief, Hurricane......