For three years straight, wealthy nations have met their $100 billion annual pledge to help poorer countries fight climate change. In 2024, they sent $136. 7 billion—up from $115. 9 billion in 2022. But now, they’re facing an even tougher goal: raising $300 billion every year by 2035. That’s a massi
In 2019, a high-profile aid worker received a harsh punishment for crimes he committed years earlier. Peter Dalglish, known for starting a children’s charity, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in Nepal after being convicted of raping two boys aged 11 and 14. The case shocked many because Dalglish
A cruise ship sailing toward Spain suddenly faced a serious problem when a passenger died from hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents. The situation became even trickier because over 1, 000 people from different countries were stuck on board. To solve this, several European nations decided to
Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr
Sri Lanka is facing a massive challenge right now. Over 150 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The situation is so bad that the president had to declare a state of emergency to speed up relief efforts. Imagine, more than 20, 000 homes are gon
The Caribbean islands of Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba are dealing with major problems after Hurricane Melissa. This storm was very strong and caused a lot of damage. People are now working hard to clean up and help those in need. In Jamaica, the storm destroyed many homes and roads. People are living i
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba. The storm was one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. It caused severe damage to homes, roads, and buildings. In Jamaica, the western part of the country was hit the hardest. The storm flattened seaside communities, l
In Gaza, getting food has become a life-threatening task. Soldiers have come forward, sharing disturbing accounts of being ordered to shoot at starving crowds near food distribution sites. These sites, controlled by Israel, operate unpredictably, often leaving people desperate and vulnerable. The I
In the early hours of Sunday, eight lives were lost, and many more were injured in a shooting near aid sites in Gaza. People were desperate for food and other essentials. The sites are supported by Israel and the United States. These sites are run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. This group want
A boat named the Madleen is on a journey to Gaza. It is carrying a small group of pro-Palestinian activists and some supplies. These activists want to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. Israel has been blocking Gaza for almost 20 years. The boat is part of a larger group called the Freedo
