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Arctic ice melting at record speed, triggers concern for animals

Scientists said the last glacial area of the Arctic north of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic archipelago, normally covered with ice all year round, has been affected by climate change.

03 Jul 2021

19-year-old Shehroze is youngest person to summit ‘Killer Mountain’ in Pakistan

His father Kashif Suliman also confirmed that Shehroze has successfully scaled K2 on Tuesday morning and made history. He said Shehroze began his journey towards the ‘Killer Mountain’ two weeks earlier.

27 Jul 2021

VIDEO: A lake in Argentina’s south Patagonia turns shocking pink due to chemical pollution

In a shocking incident a lake in Argentina turned bright pink due to excess of chemicals polluting the area. The lagoon in the southern Patagonia region turned pink due to a chemical substance used to export prawns.

26 Jul 2021

4-year-old eco warrior in Brazil cleans up beaches with zest

Nina Gomes is an adorable girl who does a job girls much older than her normally do: clear plastic from the beaches of her country, or else ‘fish and turtles die.’

25 Jul 2021

The UNESCO status of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is under discussion and here's why

The UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites included Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, but climate change and its adverse effects have left the reef's current status in discussion

25 Jul 2021

Residents flock to tourist attractions in Khorfakkan on Eid Al Adha

Visitors enjoyed Khorfakkan's crescent-shaped beach extended to 3 kilometres for endless choices of fun in the water, from fishing and diving to parasailing and kayaking.

22 Jul 2021

Eiffel Tower receives visitors after nine-month Covid closure

The lifts of the "Iron Lady" again whisked tourists to its 300-metre (1,000-foot) summit and its majestic views of the French capital as a marching band played.

17 Jul 2021

'Resort bubbles' as Mauritius reopens for vaccinated tourists

The global coronavirus crisis has battered the economy in Mauritius, a paradise holiday destination known for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs.

15 Jul 2021

Syrian chef uses food carvings to spread awareness on coronavirus vaccinations in Gaza

In a small initiative to try and spread awareness on the importance of getting a vaccination done against the novel coronavirus, a Syrian chef does something absolutely unique.

14 Jul 2021