UK: The Labour party keeps a double-digit advantage and pushes for an early election
The political parties in the UK are currently receiving an abundance of donations; last year, they received $119 million, about twice as much as they did in 2022. Private contributions to the Labour Party reached a record level in 2023.
Attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria
The main branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is multi-service, is known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or Sepah or Pasdaran. For additional information, watch.
WHO: Measles cases increased 79% worldwide in the past year
On Tuesday, February 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned about the rapid increase in measles cases. Globally, there were more than 306,000 cases in the year, up 79% from 2022.
Iran reduces monthly uranium enrichment to 7 kg, although there is no justification for this
Iran's supply of uranium enriched to almost weapons grade has reportedly decreased, which lowers the bar at which Iran may make three nuclear bombs, according to a report by the United Nations Nuclear Watchdog.
Cyclone 'Remal' claimed at least 61 lives in India & Bangladesh
Cyclonic storm Remal has contributed to significant rainfall across the Indian northeastern states, including Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Cyclone Remal takes at least 61 lives, including eight in Bengal and 17 in Bangladesh.
Natural gas prices fall sharply, hurting the oil sector's balance sheets.
A significant decline in natural gas prices from a year ago has resulted in lower first-quarter results for US and European oil majors. After reaching all-time highs in 2022 due to a combination of rising prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a jump in demand following the COVID-19 pandemic, oil and gas companies' results are now declining.
Israel-Hamas War: Food headed for Gaza rots as Egypt's Rafah gate remains closed.
Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to decay, as the Rafah border crossing remains closed to relief deliveries for the third week in a row, and Palestinians face rising hunger. Watch to learn more.
The ice cover in Greenland is decreasing and there is a risk of a runaway greenhouse impact.
Many polar bears must adjust their meals throughout portions of the summer as a result of the Arctic sea ice decreasing due to climate change. According to a study, polar bears in Hudson Bay may be starving.
India: The Indian Air Force conducts "Bambi Bucket" operations to extinguish forest fires in the Nilgiris.
To combat the forest fire at Forest Dale near Black Bridge in the Nilgiris forest division, which has been spreading for the past four days, more than 150 Forest Department staff from the Nilgiris, Pollachi, Coimbatore, and Udumalpet forest divisions have been stationed in Coonoor. Watch to find out more!
China: Xi Jinping orders a rise in cyberwarfare proficiency
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered a significant reform of the PLA, with an extensive focus now on boosting China's cyber warfare capabilities. This is being called the greatest shakeup of China's military in over a decade. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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