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UNICEF launched a new climate finance initiative on Wednesday to support countries to cope with natural disasters and address the current impacts of climate change. For the first time, the Today and Tomorrow initiative combines funding for…

In Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, a multi-story residential building collapsed Tuesday. No official word on casualties was available immediately. The Associated Press reports that rescue operations have begun for construction workers trapped…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges the Ukraine conflict to be resolved through a ceasefire and diplomacy. Peace, harmony, and security around the world require concrete and collective action. This was stated by Modi during the first…

Preliminary results show Natasa Pirc Musar, a lawyer, won the second round of Slovenia's presidential election on Sunday and will become the country's first female president. The election commission reported that Pirc Musar, 54, won 53.86…

During a meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen relations between their countries. At President Widodo's invitation, the UAE…

Nepal suffered an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 that killed at least six people, destroyed multiple houses, and shook the Indian capital, New Delhi. In addition to the five seriously injured, eight houses collapsed, according to Doti's deputy…

The United Nations chief told dozens of leaders to "cooperate or perish" to avoid further climate catastrophe on Monday, as the world speeds towards climate hell. In Antonio Guterres' words, "Humanity must cooperate or perish." It's either…

Several Malaysian political leaders began campaigning on Saturday for the upcoming election. Ismail Sabri is facing off against veterans Anwar Ibrahim and Muhyiddin Yassin. In the 222-seat parliament, no single party or coalition can win a…

The East African region's most severe drought in decades has led to the death of hundreds of animals, including hundreds of endangered Grevy's zebras, in Kenya's wildlife preserves. This is according to a report released Friday. In the past…

There are at least 150 deaths reported in the Philippines after severe tropical storm Nalgae caused flash floods and landslides over the weekend. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 94 deaths have been…