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The Third United Nations Ocean Conference opened in Nice, France, with a stark warning from UN Secretary-General António Guterres about the deteriorating state of the world’s oceans. Addressing delegates against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, Guterres described the ocean

American planetary scientists have significantly reduced the probability of the existence of the hypothetical ninth planet, commonly referred to as “Planet X,” following an extensive survey of the outer solar system. Utilizing the PAN-STARRS1 telescope in Hawaii, the research team

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Colombia on Sunday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The seismic event occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), making it a relatively shallow

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday, impacting infrastructure and leaving thousands temporarily without power. The tremor, which occurred at 1:15 p.m. local time, was centered near the coast of the Atacama Desert, one of the driest regions

Lee Jae-myung of the Liberal Democratic Party has been elected as the new President of the Republic of Korea, according to reports from Yonhap News Agency. The election concluded with Lee securing 49.42 percent of the national vote, successfully overcoming

Mleiha National Park in Sharjah has recently completed an extensive ecological assessment, documenting over 100 distinct species of flora and fauna within its protected desert environment. The survey identified more than 20 species of birds, over 10 reptile species, 11

The number of births in Japan dropped below 700,000 for the first time in 2024, underscoring the country’s ongoing demographic challenges. According to data released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on Wednesday, only 686,061 births were recorded last year,

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has successfully completed the first study of its kind in the Middle East, investigating the ingestion of marine debris, microplastics, and oil residues by seabirds. This scientific achievement, aligned with World Environment

Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, has narrowly won Poland’s  presidential runoff, securing 50.89% of the vote against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%, according to official results released by the

The European Union and six of its member countries have formally ratified the United Nations High Seas Treaty, marking a substantial advancement in international efforts to safeguard marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The treaty aims to establish a global framework for the