Russia touts new generation of ‘blinding’ laser weapons
By Guy FaulconbridgeLONDON (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday touted its new generation of laser weapons including a mobile…
LONGi showcases its extensive expertise in fighting against global land desertification through solar photovoltaic technology at UNCCD COP15
XI'AN, China, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 15th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of…
Covid outbreak in North Korea: What we do and don’t know
For more than two years, North Korea claimed that Covid-19 had not penetrated its borders. That changed last…
A year after disaster, thousands flock to Israeli holy site
JERUSALEM (AP) — Police made preparations at a Jewish holy site in northern Israel ahead of the arrival…
How Putin’s war in Ukraine backfired and fueled NATO’s Nordic expansion
The Russia-Ukraine War has produced no shortage of potentially defining moments in modern European history.Germany rewrote its defense…
In Romania’s Transylvanian Alps, See Bison on Safari
There was a lot of local skepticism when the rewilding program first came here in 2014, Matei said.…
China’s Internet Censors Try a New Trick: Revealing Users’ Locations
One hashtag calling for the feature to be revoked quickly accumulated 8,000 posts and was viewed more than…
Congress Is Paralyzed on Guns. Here’s Why Chris Murphy Is Still Hopeful.
WASHINGTON — It did not take long after the racist gun massacre in Buffalo for a familiar sense…
Ex-employee of state firm kills 3 in Iran shooting rampage
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A recently dismissed employee at one of Iran's largest state-owned financial conglomerates embarked on…
Kadyrov believes the Russians should mobilise themselves – around Putin
VALENTYNA ROMANENKORamzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-controlled leader of Chechnya, said during an "educational" talk to young Russians that Vladimir…
Four key measures of climate change set records in 2021
Four key measures of climate change hit record highs last year, the United Nations said Wednesday. Greenhouse gas concentrations,…
Climate change indicators hit record highs in 2021: UN
Four key climate change indicators all set new record highs in 2021, the United Nations said Wednesday, warning…
UN floats plan to boost renewables as climate worries mount
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations chief on Wednesday launched a five-point plan to jump-start broader use of…
Over 3,700 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began: UN
Over 3,700 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s military invaded the country on Feb. 24, according…
NATO talks with Finland, Sweden falter but will continue
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus Wednesday on whether to start membership talks with…