Bogota’s Botanical Archive: Safeguarding Over 100,000 Amazon Plant Specimens
Colombian researchers in Bogota archive over 100,000 Amazon plant samples to protect biodiversity and fuel global conservation research.
LA’s Boyle Heights Faces Surge in Immigration Raids Amid Protests
Los Angeles’s Boyle Heights is in the global spotlight as residents protest a surge in federal immigration raids in this historic, predominantly Latino neighborhood.
LA protests intensify over immigration raids
Los Angeles protests against immigration raids and National Guard presence enter seventh day amid rising tensions.
Israel Hits Over 200 Targets in Iran in Weekend Airstrike Wave
Israel’s military says it has struck over 200 targets across Iran since launching a wave of air strikes on Friday, marking a major escalation in regional tensions.
IDF Detects Missiles Fired from Iran Toward Israel
The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards Israel on Friday evening, heightening regional security concerns.
Putin Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran, Offers to Mediate
Putin condemns Israel’s wave of strikes on Iran as UN Charter violations and offers to mediate to prevent further escalation.
Blasts near Tehran as Iran downs Israeli drone
Explosions shook areas around Tehran on Friday evening amid reports Iran’s air defenses downed an Israeli drone near the Fordow nuclear facility, highlighting rising drone tensions.
Netanyahu Reveals US Briefed on Israel’s Iran Strike Plans
PM Netanyahu says Washington was briefed on Israel’s planned strike on Iran, highlighting deep defense ties and global ripple effects.
IAEA Confirms No Change in Radiation at Iran’s Natanz Site
IAEA head says radiation levels outside Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment site remained unchanged after Israeli strikes.
UN Rights Office Warns of Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti: 2,680 Killed in Five Months
UN Rights Office reports at least 2,680 killed in Haiti violence in first five months, highlighting a surge in gang-related attacks and humanitarian concerns.