World Disability Day: Celebrating Diversity and Breaking Barriers

Every year on December 3rd, the world comes together to observe World Disability Day. This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about disability issues, promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities, and challenging societal attitudes and barriers. This special day, declared by the United Nations in 1992, aims to promote the rights…

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The Conference of Parties (COP 29): Uniting the World to Address Climate Change

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our planet today. From rising sea levels to more frequent and intense natural disasters, the impacts of a warming climate are being felt across the globe. In response, the world’s nations have come together under the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change…

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Hurricane Milton: A Catastrophic Warning of Nature’s Unstoppable Fury Amidst the Climate Crisis

The Gulf Coast of Florida stands poised on the edge of devastation as Hurricane Milton barrels its way toward the shoreline, its tempestuous winds and looming storm surge threatening widespread ruin. Virtually the entirety of Florida’s western seaboard finds itself under a hurricane warning this Tuesday, with Milton’s furious 155mph (250km/h) winds advancing at 9mph,…

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Shigeru Ishiba Takes Charge: A New Era for Japan’s LDP

In a surprising turn of events, Shigeru Ishiba has emerged as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing the embattled Fumio Kishida. Kishida’s resignation followed mounting corruption scandals and severe economic challenges. Ishiba’s rise to power comes after a hard-fought election within the LDP, where he narrowly defeated Sanae Takaichi in a…

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake Takes Over As Sri Lankan President : A New Era begins

The recent election of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka’s new president on September 23, 2024, marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. As the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, Dissanayake’s rise to the presidency represents a departure from the traditional political dynasties that have dominated Sri Lankan politics for…

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