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February 20, 2024

Chinese coast guard boat driven away from Taiwanese waters as tensions continue to rise between the two

Tension continues for Taiwan and China as a Chinese coast guard boat was spotted in Taiwanese waters. The boat was forced to leave the area an hour later.

February 20, 2024

UN food agency temporarily halts deliveries to northern Gaza, says decision was not 'taken lightly'

Hunger will further in northern Gaza as a U.N. food agency announced they would pause all food deliveries until it was deemed safe to distribute in the area.

February 20, 2024

Measles virus continues to spread as WHO says more than half the world has high risk of contracting the virus

The World Health Organization announced that more than half the world has a high risk of getting measles by the end of 2024 unless preventative measures are taken.

February 20, 2024

Mexico continues to struggle with high fentanyl consumption as experts warn data is clouded by lack of testing

Mexico is a major trafficking hub for fentanyl, and experts weighed in on the growing concern for how it's spreading into an epidemic in the United States.

February 19, 2024

Chinese coast guard briefly boards Taiwanese boat for route plan, certification after new security crackdown

The Chinese coast guard stopped a Taiwanese boat as officials confirmed details of the route and certifications. This comes after China announced increased law enforcement efforts.

February 19, 2024

275 million new genetic variants found in US study explain why some are more prone to disease than others

The U.S. National Institutes of Health announced 275 million entirely new genetic variants that may explain why certain people are prone to diseases over others.

February 19, 2024

Adapting in times of crisis: Gaza tailors make diapers instead of wedding dresses

Tailors in Gaza are making diapers by hand as 1.5 million displaced people continue looking for food and other necessities to survive. One person said, "Should we eat or buy Pampers?"

February 19, 2024

Canadian Foreign Minister says China, as an exporter, needs to increase Red Sea defense efforts

After a series of attacks on the Red Sea recently, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said China needs to step up their defense efforts to help protect the waterways.

February 19, 2024

Toxic material now found in 34 Australian sites, prompting task force to begin large-scale investigation

More locations were found to contain toxic materials in Australia — two of them being schools. The Environmental Protection Authority said 34 sites have tested positive for asbestos.

February 19, 2024

Dutch leader blames Ukrainian refugees for lack of government reform, lashes out against the Netherlands

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders lashed out by blaming the Netherlands for the lack of government control after the country accepted too many Ukrainian refugees.