Few years on the Earth
World Bank’s latest report unveils a grim reality for the world’s poorest countries, with debt levels reaching their highest point since 2006, pushing them further into financial distress and vulnerability. The World Bank recently released a report that casts a shadow over the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. While many nations have resumed … Read more
The Sahara Desert, one of the most arid and inhospitable places on Earth, has recently witnessed an extraordinary weather event: the first major flood in half a century. This rare phenomenon occurred after two days of intense rainfall in September 2024, causing unprecedented flooding in southeastern Morocco. The rain exceeded yearly averages in some areas, … Read more
The shocking revelation that one in eight girls worldwide suffers sexual assault before the age of 18 has reignited global concern about the prevalence of child sexual abuse. This statistic, drawn from a new report by UNICEF, highlights the persistent and widespread violation of children’s rights. The report, released ahead of the International Day of … Read more
A stark warning about the planet’s declining biodiversity has emerged from the latest Living Planet Report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report reveals a catastrophic 73% decline in global wildlife populations over the last 50 years, attributing this loss to human activities. Species across the globe, from tropical forests to marine … Read more
Hearing loss is a growing public health concern in Africa, with significant social and economic implications. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 40 million people in Africa currently live with hearing loss, a number expected to rise to 54 million by 2030 and 97 million by 2050. The condition not only affects the quality … Read more
The extinction of dinosaurs is one of the most debated and studied events in Earth’s history. For decades, scientists widely accepted the theory that a single asteroid impact led to the mass extinction 66 million years ago, wiping out 75% of the Earth’s species, including the dinosaurs. This catastrophic event was believed to be caused … Read more
Al-Qaeda has become synonymous with terrorism and brutality across the globe, and its actions in Burkina Faso exemplify this grim reality. In a tragic incident, approximately 600 individuals lost their lives in a horrific attack on the town of Barsalogho. This massacre, which took place on August 24, occurred while residents were digging protective trenches … Read more
Boat capsized in Kivu Lake of Congo has once again witnessed a devastating tragedy, as at least 78 people lost their lives after a boat capsized on Thursday morning in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The boat, which had set sail from the town of Minova in the South Kivu province, was … Read more
India’s humanitarian aid initiatives have consistently demonstrated the country’s commitment to providing essential support to nations in need, especially during times of crisis. One of the latest examples of this global outreach is India’s shipment of 1000 metric tonnes (MT) of rice to Zimbabwe, aimed at addressing the severe food insecurity caused by a devastating … Read more
Sahara Desert Turning Green from Arid Yellow on Recent Pic Shared by NASA. The Sahara Desert, known for its vast stretches of arid yellow sands, is undergoing an extraordinary transformation. Satellite images captured by NASA reveal a rare and unexpected phenomenon—parts of the Sahara Desert turning green. This sudden greening is attributed to heavy rainfall … Read more