Mr. Guterres visited a project that is helping the Caribbean nation to combat the effects of coastal erosion and rising seas – among the impacts of global warming. While commending the initiative, known as the Georgetown Sea Defense, he underlined the need for greater solidarity and financial support. UN Photo/Lucanus Ollivierre Efforts to tackle erosion…
Photo courtesy of the US Geological Survey An earthquake occurred today in the southern region of the Tonga Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. According to the European Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake in the southern part of the Tonga Islands was recorded at 6.4 and it was at a depth of 40…
A child has died after a migrant boat capsized on its way to Spain’s Canary Islands. According to Spanish authorities, 24 passengers on board the boat have been rescued. Officials said there were 59 people on board the boat, and the search for the missing persons is ongoing. It should be noted that a few…
Iran seizes Marshall Islands oil tanker in Gulf of Oman According to the US Navy, the Iranian Navy has seized an oil tanker off the Marshall Islands. The US Navy further says that the Iranian Navy’s action in the Gulf of Oman is against international law. The US Navy is monitoring the situation of the…
Iconic photo Japan’s Blackhawk military helicopter has gone missing. According to Japanese media from Tokyo, the helicopter went missing in Japan’s Okinawa Islands region. The Japanese media further says that there are 10 people on board the helicopter including the crew. The Japanese Coast Guard is searching for the helicopter. According to Japanese media, Prime…
