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Brazil and France have initiated a groundbreaking $1.1 billion program aimed at safeguarding the Amazon rainforest, a vital ecological asset. The investment, spanning over the next four years, comprises both public and private funds, with a focus on preserving the Brazilian and Guyanese regions of the Amazon. The announcement unfolded during …

Abu Dhabi has been named the Arab Environment Capital for 2023 by the Secretariat General of the Arab League and the Council of Arab Environment Ministers. This prestigious recognition applauds the emirate’s steadfast commitment to environmental protection and climate action, led by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD). Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed…

In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed the first-ever global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday. The resolution aims to advocate for the protection of personal data, the monitoring of AI risks, and the safeguarding of human rights, according to U.S. officials. Proposed by the United States and…

The inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit commenced today, drawing together a consortium of global leaders to deliberate on the pivotal role of nuclear power in propelling sustainable development. Chaired jointly by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, the summit represents a watershed moment, marking…

Starting this week, Australia is set to enforce tougher visa rules targeting foreign students, coinciding with a surge in migration that continues to strain the rental market. As reported by Reuters, the new regulations, effective from Saturday, will raise English language requirements for both student and graduate visas. Additionally, the…

A recent analysis conducted by researchers from Australia and Arizona, led by Dr. Raina MacIntyre, a professor of Global Biosecurity at the University of New South Wales, has reignited speculation surrounding the origin of Covid-19, suggesting that the virus may have emerged from a laboratory setting in Wuhan, China, rather than through natural…

As Tropical Cyclone Megan barrels toward the Borroloola community, plans for evacuation have been abruptly suspended. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) planes, crucial for evacuating residents, are unable to land due to worsening weather conditions. The situation has left approximately 700 individuals in Borroloola compelled to take shelter as the…

A concerning outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus is gripping South America, with wildlife authorities on high alert as the pathogen expands its deadly reach beyond avian species. Initially contained within bird populations, this virulent strain has now demonstrated its ability to infect and kill mammals, marking a significant shift in its behavior…

MENA Newswire, the premier AI and ML-enhanced news distribution platform in the Middle East and North Africa region, is announced its strategic expansion into Turkish language content distribution. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in MENA Newswire’s commitment to broadening the reach and accessibility of high-quality,…

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) declared today that astronauts Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla, from the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, successfully completed the 2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class training programme on March 5 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, USA. Following an intensive training period that…