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Lee Jae-myung of the Liberal Democratic Party has been elected as the new President of the Republic of Korea, according to reports from Yonhap News Agency. The election concluded with Lee securing 49.42 percent of the national vote, successfully overcoming

The number of births in Japan dropped below 700,000 for the first time in 2024, underscoring the country’s ongoing demographic challenges. According to data released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on Wednesday, only 686,061 births were recorded last year,

Mleiha National Park in Sharjah has recently completed an extensive ecological assessment, documenting over 100 distinct species of flora and fauna within its protected desert environment. The survey identified more than 20 species of birds, over 10 reptile species, 11 mammal species,

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has successfully completed the first study of its kind in the Middle East, investigating the ingestion of marine debris, microplastics, and oil residues by seabirds. This scientific achievement, aligned with World Environment

Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian backed by the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party, has narrowly won Poland’s  presidential runoff, securing 50.89% of the vote against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%, according to official results released by the

The European Union and six of its member countries have formally ratified the United Nations High Seas Treaty, marking a substantial advancement in international efforts to safeguard marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The treaty aims to establish a global framework for the

The European Union is nearing its primary climate objective for 2030, with current national policies expected to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 54 percent compared to 1990 levels, according to a report released by the European Commission  on Wednesday. The EU’s target, established

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revised its global employment forecast for 2025, citing mounting economic challenges and heightened trade tensions. According to its latest report released on 28 May, the UN agency now expects job growth to reach 1.5% for the

British broadcaster and media personality Piers Morgan praised the transformative vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during a keynote session at the Arab Media Summit on

More than 17,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in Manitoba as wildfires rage across the western Canadian province, prompting the government to declare a province-wide state of emergency. Authorities say the fires mark one of the most