Today, fishing is an important economic activity worldwide and provides significant sources of food and income for millions of people, especially in developing countries. The annual catch of fish in the world ranges from 100 million tons. Every person on the planet eats about 20 kilograms of fish every year
Hundreds, if not thousands, of deaths and numerous wildfires have occurred in Europe, Asia and the United States due to record high temperatures in recent days.
The death toll during Khoja in Saudi Arabia this year exceeded 1,000 people, and more than half of them are unregistered believers who made the pilgrimage in extreme heat.
Last year, China's per capita energy consumption exceeded that of Europe for the first time, driven by the expansion of data centers, 5G infrastructure and electric vehicle charging, as well as factories operating at full capacity to meet demand abroad.
Head of the Office of the president of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with National Security Adviser of India Ajit Kumar Doval further cooperation in the context of joining new countries to the Communique of the peace summit, while India expressed support for peace and readiness to consider this document.
Malaysia is preparing to join the BRICS, a group of developing countries, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Finland becomes the first EU country to start uranium mining, with a planned annual production of 200 tons by 2026.
Armenia plans to purchase French CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems, strengthening its defense relations with France.
At least 15 people were killed and about 60 injured when the Kanchanjungha Express train collided with a freight train near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, India.
In 2023, the nine nuclear powers spent a total of $91 billion on their nuclear arsenals, with the United States accounting for more than half of this amount - $51. 5 billion.
80 countries and 4 organisations supported the final communiqué of the Peace Summit.
World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for the Peace Summit, and European officials have spoken out about the impact of the event.
G7 leaders gather for their annual summit in Italy, seeking to double down on support for Ukraine with a $50 billion loan package using frozen Russian assets, confront China's economic ambitions, and discuss issues such as artificial intelligence, while also facing domestic challenges.
The number of Africans and Nepalis among the prisoners captured by Ukraine has increased dramatically, as Moscow increasingly threatens them and forces them to join the armed forces under pressure.
In May 2024, Ukrainian exports reached 12. 2 million tons worth 3 3.34 billion, ranking second for the entire period of the full-scale invasion, due to increased exports of metallurgical products and changes in cargo flows and export directions.
President of Ukraine Zelensky discussed preparations for a global peace summit with Indian Prime Minister Modi and expressed hope for India's participation at the highest level.
Prime minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance won India's parliamentary elections, securing a third consecutive term in power, although it failed to win an absolute majority of the vote.
The peace summit aims to involve representatives of the Russian Federation in peace talks, paying special attention to nuclear and food security, as well as the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (DP) and its coalition partners are in the lead, winning at least 281 seats in Indian parliamentary elections after half of the ballots were counted.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed the professional core of the Russian army, which the Russian Federation spent 15 years forming, said former Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov.
Zelensky arrived in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, to personally invite President Ferdinand Marcos to a peace summit and call for regional leaders to participate, as well as announce Ukraine's plans to open an embassy in Manila this year.
The Odessa regional state administration has received significant assistance from international partners, including the EU, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, the United States and Norway. Partners transfer medical equipment, ambulances, electric generators and other support for the restoration and development of the region.
India recorded a record temperature of more than 50 ° C. Overpopulated megacities suffered the most. Public hospitals report the number of deaths.
The EU is considering how to move from the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to a possible meeting in Saudi Arabia in the fall with Russia's participation.
Deliveries of shells from the EU to Ukraine are delayed due to a shortage of explosives and limited production capacity in Europe.
A fire at an amusement park in Rajkot, India, killed at least 24 people, mostly children.
At least 20 people have been killed in a massive fire at a gambling hall in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, and there are fears that more victims may be trapped in the rubble.
On Thursday, gold prices fell to a one-week low, extending their third consecutive session of profit-taking after the Fed made it clear that interest rates could remain elevated for longer.
A Russian oil tanker's engine failed while passing through the Turkish Dardanelles Straits, temporarily blocking maritime traffic for three hours.
In April 2023, India and Egypt became the main export destinations for Russian marine fuel oil: India received 0. 6 million tons, and Egypt almost 0.5 million tons, as Russian exports were redirected after the EU embargo.