Hundreds of pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, the world's largest annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, due to extreme heat, according to officials and eyewitnesses.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders to take decision action to control of the spiraling climate crisis, saying “We need an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell.”
In April, Portugal achieved an impressive milestone by sourcing 95% of its electricity from renewable energy, establishing itself as a leader in clean energy both within Europe and on the global stage.
A community of Guna indigenous people living on the tiny, overcrowded, and flood-prone island of Gardi Sugdub of Panama received the keys of their homes on the mainland from the government on May 29, 2024, marking a transition from their endangered island to the mainland.
Mexico City, one of the world’s largest cities, is one the brink of a serious water crisis, facing the possibility of a potential “Day Zero” by the end of June unless it rains.
On World Bee Day 2024, experts called on young people to learn about the vital role of bees and pollinators as well as the traditional and high-tech beekeeping to safeguard the vital role these small creatures play in agriculture, ecological balance, and biodiversity preservation.
Dubai revealed its plan to revitalize its coastline by planting more than 100 million mangrove trees, covering a vast stretch of 72 kilometers under the Dubai Mangroves project by URB
Earth Day 2024 focused on the pressing issue of plastic pollution, highlighting the detrimental effects of plastic on human health, wildlife, and the overall health of our planet.
Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.
