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Arctic: A new study has indicated that it is now too late to prevent the decline of summer Arctic sea ice, and scientists warn that measures should be taken to prepare for the anticipated increase in extreme weather events across the northern hemisphere as a consequence. The analysis indicates that even with substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the Arctic is expected to be devoid of ice in September within the next few decades. In fact, if emissions decline slowly or continue to rise, the first ice-free summer could occur as early as the 2030s, ten years earlier than previously…

Ukraine: Ukraine’s military has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in southern Ukraine, a claim denied by the Moscow-installed official in the affected region. The dam’s destruction is believed to be an attempt to hinder the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Ukrainian officials have described the consequences as catastrophic, warning of extensive damage to settlements and the environment. The scale of destruction is currently being assessed, and concerns are mounting over potential flooding along the Dnipro River. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ southern command and military administration for the Kherson region have urged residents in the vicinity of the right bank…

United States: Apple has officially unveiled a much-anticipated augmented reality headset priced at $3,499, the Apple Vision Pro, in its first major hardware launch for almost a decade. “With Vision Pro, you’re no longer limited by a display. Your surroundings become an infinite canvas. Vision Pro blends digital content into the space around us. It will introduce us to spatial computing,” Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, stated. The headset allows users to interact with “apps and experiences”, as Apple vice president of human interface design Mr. Alan Dye said, in an augmented reality (AR) version of their own surroundings or…

United States: Former Vice President Mr. Mike Pence has officially declared his intention to run for the Republican nomination in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. With this announcement, Pence positions himself as a direct contender against his former boss, former President Mr. Donald Trump, who currently leads the Republican field. On 5th June 2023, Mr. Pence’s campaign filed a declaration of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission, and the 63-year-old is expected to kick off his campaign on 7th June 2023 in Iowa, an early nominating state. Mr. Pence, known for his staunch social conservatism and evangelical Christian beliefs, has…

Brazil: The administration of Brazilian President Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced its plan to eliminate deforestation by 2030 as part of an international pledge to protect the environment. Mr. Lula and his Environment Minister Ms. Marina Silva unveiled the Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Amazon, touting it as the latest step in their aggressive platform to combat climate change. “Brazil has resumed its leading role in tackling climate change after four years in which the environment was treated as an obstacle to the immediate profit of a privileged minority. But rich…

United States: Hundreds of women gathered in a sit-in outside the Colorado State Capitol on 5th June 2023, demanding that the state’s Democratic governor, Mr. Jared Polis, enact a total ban on guns. However, the governor’s office promptly responded, stating that such a ban would be unconstitutional. The protest, organized by Ms. Tina Strawn and Ms. Saira Rao, anti-racism activists and founders of Here 4 the Kids, aimed to challenge America’s gun rights culture, which they argue is rooted in white supremacy. The protest, which attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, including out-of-state protesters, received prior support from Hollywood actors such…

Honduras: Honduran President Ms. Xiomara Castro’s administration has revealed that she will travel to China later this week as the Latin American country seeks to establish stronger ties with Beijing. “At the invitation of President Mr. Xi Jinping, I will visit on a special mission with [Foreign Minister Mr. Enrique Reina] the People’s Republic of China between June 9 and 13. The refoundation of Honduras demands new political, scientific, technical, commercial, and cultural horizons,” Ms. Castro posted on Twitter. The trip signifies China’s growing influence in Central America, where countries such as Honduras have sought to balance relations with the…

India: India and the United States have concluded a roadmap for defence industry cooperation for the next few years, a move expected to bolster New Delhi’s defence manufacturing ambitions. Washington is working to deepen ties with the world’s largest arms importer and sees deeper military-to-military and technology ties with the South Asian country as a key counterweight to China’s dominance in the region. The roadmap was finalised at a meeting between visiting US Defense Secretary Mr. Lloyd Austin and Indian Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. The agreement comes weeks before Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi visits…

London, UK: At the annual conference of cancer specialists in Chicago, promising clinical trial data was unveiled, demonstrating that a daily pill can reduce the risk of death by 51 percent in patients with a specific type of lung cancer. The drug, osimertinib (marketed as Tagrisso), developed by pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca, significantly improved survival rates for patients with non-small cell lung cancer who had undergone surgical tumor removal. The clinical trial involved over 680 participants from more than 20 countries, all in the early stages of the disease. Half of the patients were administered osimertinib, while the other half received…

London, UK: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is set to take the witness stand at London’s High Court in a trial involving Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The trial focuses on allegations of unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, by the publisher. Prince Harry, along with other high-profile individuals, has accused MGN of engaging in illegal activities at its newspaper titles and is seeking damages. This lawsuit is one of several legal actions initiated by the Prince against British newspaper groups since his withdrawal from royal duties in early 2020 and his relocation to the United States. The MGN trial…