Thursday, June 13, 2024

Nasa study shows interplay of El Niño and La Niña cycles impacts global sea levels June 11, 2024 at 11:35PM

Global sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate due to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon. Recent data shows a significant increase, with projections indicating a potential rise of 20 centimeters by 2050.

Myanmar rebels face new threat as junta deploys armed drones in civil war June 13, 2024 at 12:34AM

Myanmar's resistance fighters notched decisive breakthroughs last year by relying on a scattered fleet of drones in battles against one of Southeast Asia's most feared militaries. But as the civil war grinds on, the rebels increasingly find their familiar weapons - Chinese-made commercial drones modified to carry arms - in the unfamiliar hands of the country's ruling junta.

India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea June 12, 2024 at 07:27PM

India dispatched a consignment weighing 19 tonnes to Papua New Guinea's Enga province, containing essential supplies for humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) efforts. This aid was sent in the wake of a devastating landslide that resulted in the loss of more than 2,000 lives. The shipment comprises crucial items such as "food, temporary shelters, and medicines" to support the affected population.