Spiraling Sexually Transmitted Infections In Europe - Infographics
Europe sees a marked increase in cases of sexually transmitted infections, with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis all on the rise.
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U.S. Plans To Establish Port On Gaza To Step Up Aid Deliveries
The U.S. army is to set up a floating pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver aid to Palestinians cut off by Israeli restrictions on humanitarian land access.
Tensions Rise In Philippines-China Dispute
This week's collisions between Philippines and China coast guard vessels mark the most serious confrontation between the two countries over the disputed South China Sea.
German Lawmakers To Vote On Long-Range Missiles For Ukraine - Infographics
Lawmakers in Germany’s ruling coalition are set to vote on a motion that could finally push Chancellor Olaf Scholz to deliver long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Julian Assange Extradition Appeal - Infographics
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out if he has exhausted all potential challenges through the British courts to being extradited to the United States, where he could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Russia Takes Control Of Avdiivka After Ukrainian Troops Withdraw - Infographics
Russian forces have claimed control of a Soviet-era coke plant in Avdiivka, completing its takeover of the Ukrainian city after one of the most intense battles of the war.
Kremlin Accused Of Covering Up Navalny’s Death - Infographics
Alexei Navalny’s allies have accused the Russian authorities of trying to hide evidence, as investigators say the official probe has been extended and that the cause of death remains unknown.
Russian Cosmonaut Sets Most Time In Space Record
Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new record for the most time spent in space – logging over 878 days over five flights. He will reach 1,000 days on June 5.
China’s Belt And Road Loans Pass $1 Trillion
China’s investment in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has expanded to 148 countries in the decade since it was founded in 2013, while investment has surpassed US$1 trillion.
Red Sea Attacks Strain Europe’s Supply Chains
Cargo shipments are being disrupted by continued attacks by Houthi militants on vessels in the Red Sea, with many businesses in Europe reporting lengthening delivery times for supplies to reach their factories.
Focus On U.S. Military Bases In The Middle East
The United States has more than 50,000 military personnel stationed in the Middle East across a range of bases and regional commands, according to estimates.
2023 U.S. Military Foreign Sales Up 56%
The U.S. government sold a record $81 billion worth of military equipment and services to foreign powers in 2023 – an increase of 56% in 2022, the U.S. State Department reports.
EU Military Aid To Ukraine
European leaders are trying to agree on a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine that Hungary blocked in December. EU aid is critical as $60 billion in U.S. funding remains blocked in Congress.
Tech Industry Laying Off Over 1,300 People Per Day
With PayPal announcing a 9% cut in staff and Google warning of further layoffs, January has seen the tech industry’s worst job losses since May last year.
Gaza Talks Aim For One-Month Truce - Infographics
Intense mediation efforts led by Qatar, the U.S. and Egypt could lead to an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners during a one-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Most Powerful Passports - Infographics
EU citizens of France, Germany, Italy and Spain now have visa-free access to as many countries as Japan and Singapore, leaders in travel freedom for the last five years.