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Starbucks launches vibrant spring beverage lineup across EMEA
As spring unfurls its colors and warmth, Starbucks is on the forefront, introducing an exciting lineup of beverages across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to complement the season’s vibrancy. These new additions promise to…
EU provisionally agrees on law to combat packaging waste
The European Union has achieved a provisional breakthrough on a groundbreaking legislation aimed at curbing packaging waste and phasing out single-use plastics, including items like supermarket fruit bags and mini hotel shampoo bottles,…
Greece faces hottest winter, igniting worries of summer wildfires
Greek scientists report that Greece has experienced its hottest winter on record, prompting concerns about the upcoming summer’s potential for devastating wildfires. Analyses conducted by the National Observatory of Athens reveal that from…
La Cumbre volcano activates in Galapagos archipelago
Ecuador’s La Cumbre volcano, situated within the famed Galapagos archipelago, has commenced its eruption, as confirmed by the government of Ecuador on Sunday. The Environment Ministry, as reported by Reuters, affirmed that there is…
Almaty, Kazakhstan, rocked by earthquake
An earthquake struck Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, on Monday, prompting panic among residents who fled outdoors as sirens blared, according to a report by Reuters. The tremor, with a magnitude estimated at about 5 by Kazakhstan’s…
UAE president hosts president of the Union of the Comoros
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, in a significant meeting today. During a working visit to the UAE, President Assoumani attended a ceremony marking the Comoros’…
Nairobi hosts United Nations assembly to combat climate crisis
Government officials, environmental experts, and stakeholders from around the world have gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This crucial meeting aims to devise collaborative…
South Korea witnesses further decline in fertility rate in 2023
South Korea, already grappling with the world’s lowest fertility rate, witnessed a further decline in 2023. Concerns over career advancement and the financial burden of raising children prompted women to postpone or forgo childbirth…
Inferno engulfs Victoria’s west, thousands flee for safety
Thousands of residents in the western regions of Victoria, Australia, are under mandatory evacuation orders as a bushfire continues to rage out of control. The State Emergency Service has urgently directed over 2,000 individuals residing in…
Beijing hit by heavy snowfall, city braces for subzero week ahead
Authorities in Beijing took decisive action on Wednesday as heavier-than-expected snowfall blanketed the Chinese capital, leading to the closure of several highways. The occurrence is part of a widespread cold spell engulfing various…