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Death toll from Cyclone Freddy rises to 499 in Malawi

March 21, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi reached 499 as of Monday evening, from 476 as reported Sunday evening, with the number of displaced people increasing from 490,098 to 508,244. Search and rescue [Read More]

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UN pumps in 5.5 mln USD to support Cyclone Freddy victims in Malawi

March 20, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

The United Nations has announced the release of 5.5 million U.S. dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in southern Malawi. UN [Read More]

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Over 567,000 head of livestock killed in Mongolia due to harsh weather

March 20, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

A total of 567,600 head of livestock have died in Mongolia so far this year due to the extreme wintry weather known as “dzud,” the country’s National Statistics Office (NSO) said Friday. The number of [Read More]

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IOM says climate change fueling displacement in Horn of Africa

March 20, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

The climate emergencies including droughts, floods and wildfires that have escalated in the Horn of Africa region are to blame for the forced migration of civilians, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a specialized UN [Read More]

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Germany meets emissions targets in 2022 despite more coal power

March 16, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Germany met its emissions targets in 2022 despite the increased use of coal-fired power during the energy crisis, according to preliminary calculations published by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) on Wednesday. Following an increase in [Read More]

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Increasing climate hazards pose threat to coffee production: Australian study

March 15, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Increasing climate hazards could pose a major threat to global coffee production, Australian scientists have warned. In a study published on Friday, researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and the University [Read More]

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Human-driven climate change exacerbates global concurrent climate extremes: study

March 15, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

A recent study published in Science Advances has shown that the occurrence of simultaneous climate extremes is increasing globally due to human-induced climate change, and this trend is projected to worsen in the future. The [Read More]

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Cyclone Yaku aggravates extreme rain conditions in northern Peru

March 10, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Cyclone Yaku is causing heavy rains in several coastal regions of northern Peru, a specialist with the country’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) said Thursday. “The cyclone is adding to the extreme rainfall conditions [Read More]

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Denmark generates record amount of green energy in 2022

March 3, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Solar panels and wind turbines generated a “new green record” of 21.2 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in Denmark in 2022, 22 percent more than in 2021, the Confederation of Danish Industry’s (DI) Energy Department said [Read More]

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Research shows Antarctic sea ice hits record low

March 2, 2023 Famagusta Gazette 0

Antarctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, according to a recent study of the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). On Feb. 21, Antarctic sea ice likely reached [Read More]

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7 bln euros pledged to support quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

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March 21, 2023 0
A total of 7 billion euros (7.5 billion U.S. dollars) were pledged by the international community at the “Together for the people of Türkiye and Syria” International Donors’ Conference on Monday. The conference was hosted [Read More]

Lebanon launches 122 mln USD project to expand Beirut airport

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March 21, 2023 0
Lebanon on Monday launched a 122-million-U.S. dollar project to construct a new terminal at the Rafic Hariri International airport in the capital of Beirut as the passenger numbers continue to increase. Ali Hamieh, Lebanese public [Read More]
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  • Protests break out in Lebanon over local currency’s collapse

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  • 7 bln euros pledged to support quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

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  • Israel’s currency devalues by 8.3 pct in less than 2 months

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  • Lebanon launches 122 mln USD project to expand Beirut airport

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  • Jordan summons Israeli ambassador in protest against remarks by Israeli minister

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  • 7 bln euros pledged to support quake-hit Türkiye, Syria

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  • Türkiye’s agricultural sector suffers 1.3 bln loss due to earthquake

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  • Türkiye estimates earthquakes loss over 105 bln USD

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  • Palestinians, Israelis agree to de-escalate tension, advance peace, stability

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  • Normalizing ties between Cairo and Ankara

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  • Israeli PM calls on military chiefs to prevent refusals to service

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