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UN: Appeal to Governments – “Humanity is a Victim of Extreme Heat Epidemic, Take Measures to Save Lives”

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres today called on governments to take specific actions to save lives, stating that humanity is a victim of an “epidemic of extreme heat,” which it has caused itself. This “invisible killer” is responsible for nearly 489,000 deaths annually between 2000 and 2019, compared to 16,000 deaths annually from cyclones.

Türkiye’s latest launch into orbit boosts its satellite count to nine

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a Turksat 6A communications satellite, lifts off at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Monday, July 8, 2024.

Turksat 6A, Türkiye's first homegrown communications satellite, was launched this week into space as the result of 10 years of work, boosting the number of Türkiye's active satellites to nine.

Modi Criticizes Terrorism, Addresses Ukraine Children's Hospital Strike in Talks with Putin

During his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the tragic issue of child casualties in conflicts, describing it as "heart-wrenching." He emphasized that anyone who values humanity is deeply affected by the loss of innocent lives.

Ukraine's Zelensky Slams Modi-Putin Meeting as 'Crushing Blow'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has drawn sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who described it as "a huge disappointment and a crushing blow to efforts to achieve peace." The meeting between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin occurred shortly after a Russian missile strike devastated civilian s

Greeks know about climate change, but not about solutions

Greeks are close to the European Union average when it comes to knowledge of climate change, according to the sixth European Investment Bank climate survey.

Using a scale in which 10 indicates the highest level of knowledge, Greeks scored an average of 6.39, on a par with the EU average (6.37), behind chart toppers Finland (7.22), Luxembourg (7.19) and Sweden (6.96).

Study: Air pollution responsible for 7% of deaths in major cities in India

More than 7 per cent of all deaths in India’s top ten cities are linked to air pollution, according to a wide-ranging study released today leading scientists to call for saving tens of thousands of lives annually.

Smog-plagued Indian cities, including the capital New Delhi, are among the world’s top cities in terms of air pollution.

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