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Rescue teams from China, India, and other countries are aiding Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The U.S. has pledged aid but delayed sending rescue teams, drawing criticism amid cuts to foreign aid. The toll exceeds 2,000 with more expected.

Leonardo DiCaprio has slammed the Australian government for approving a mining project in WA’s Northern Jarrah Forests, saying it will destroy habitats of endangered species like the black cockatoo and woylie. South32 and officials defend the decision.

Trump claims more logging will stop wildfires and boost jobs, but scientists and environmentalists disagree. While timber groups support the move, experts argue it may worsen fire risks. The debate over forests, jobs, and climate continues.

Trump’s team is working on a plan to reshape federal climate research, aiming to downplay global warming risks and promote its benefits. This could justify rolling back environmental rules and turn Trump’s climate skepticism into official policy.

Columbia University is reeling from a $400M federal funding cut by Trump admin over alleged antisemitism. NIH has terminated 232 research grants, affecting medical & scientific projects. The move sparks debate over academic freedom & political influence.

The Rímac River in Lima turned bright pink, raising pollution concerns. Authorities, including the National Water Authority, are investigating, but no cause has been confirmed. Experts suspect industrial waste. Officials assure drinking water is safe.

Key U.S. federal websites have removed climate, reproductive rights, and equity content under Trump’s 2nd term. Critics link this to policy shifts like exiting the Paris Agreement, raising concerns about transparency & public access to crucial information

South Korea’s self-cleaning roads, equipped with automated sprinklers, clean debris, cool asphalt, & combat urban heat. They reduce pollution and improve safety while using surplus water sustainably. A promising model for smart urban infrastructure

Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong, 37, was an actress from Thailand. Her body was found on a speedboat along with five others on February 26 last year, nearly two days after she fell into the Chao Phraya River.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet, killing at least 53 people and injuring many more. The tremors were felt in Nepal and northern India. Rescue teams are actively working in affected areas while aftershocks continue to rattle the region.