Breaking 17:20 Finland urges US to avoid calling Ukraine commitments 'like Article 5' 16:50 US and China accelerate 'stormy divorce' in strategic sectors 16:20 Volkswagen and Stellantis CEOs seek EU protections for European-made EVs 16:20 German chancellor Merz tours Gulf to diversify from US LNG dependence 15:50 European stocks steady ahead of ECB and Bank of England rate decisions 15:40 EU Russian LNG imports rise 8% in January despite looming ban 15:20 Panama and Paraguay offer solidarity to flood-hit Ksar El Kébir 15:19 Moroccan consulates in Spain extend hours to improve citizen services 14:48 Morocco relocates over 143,000 residents to avert flood risks 14:40 Taiwan president affirms 'rock solid' US ties after Trump-Xi call 14:20 Barrick Mining boosts quarterly dividend 140% on record profits 13:50 Global tech stocks lose $830 billion amid AI disruption fears 13:48 Morocco positions itself as a vital global hub for strategic minerals 13:00 India: three sisters die by suicide after mobile phones are confiscated, raising online addiction concerns 12:50 Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 314 prisoners in Abu Dhabi talks 12:45 Silver plummets over 15% while gold drops more than 3% amid market volatility 12:30 Australian teen charged over alleged threat against Israeli president 12:20 Ukrainian strikes cut power, heat, and water in Russia's Belgorod region 12:00 Rapid growth of AI adoption among workforce in the Arab world 12:00 Greece: Moroccan arrested after 15 migrants die in sea collision 11:50 Ukraine and Russia hold second day of US-mediated peace talks 11:30 Tokyo welcomes first permanent Pokémon theme park 11:20 Scientists observe virtual particles turning into real matter 11:00 Floods in Ksar El Kébir: Tangier hosts hundreds of displaced residents in emergency shelter 10:30 Arab gasoline prices show wide disparities in February 2026 10:20 Russian comedian sentenced to nearly 6 years for offensive jokes 10:00 Taiwan says cooperation with the United States will remain unchanged despite China’s warning 09:50 Rare polar vortex collapse triggers prolonged Arctic cold across US and Europe 09:35 Nostalgia trend takes social media back to 2016 09:30 Frenchman freed after 909 days in Malaysian prison returns home 09:23 Chef Kimo passes away, Moroccan cuisine loses one of its ambassadors 09:20 Iranian news agency releases images of US bases amid Gulf tensions 09:16 Morocco strengthens UN ties through peacekeeping dialogue 09:00 CPARAD established to represent Moroccan authors and directors in dramatic arts 08:50 Morocco evacuates over 108,000 as floods engulf northern city 08:30 German train conductor dies after assault by ticketless passenger 08:20 Melania Trump confirms ongoing talks with Putin's team on Ukrainian children 08:00 French socialist lawmaker Jérôme Guedj announces 2027 presidential bid outside primary process 07:50 Gold prices fall after Trump-Xi call eases global tensions 07:40 President Erdoğan presents Türkiye’s electric car Togg to Egypt’s president Sisi 07:20 Italian prosecutors investigate alleged civilian killings by suspected Sarajevo sniper 07:00 Trump intensifies attacks on the US electoral system ahead of midterms

Keywords: POLLUTION


Sarajevo faces emergency measures as air pollution reaches critical levels

Sarajevo has recently recorded some of the highest air pollution levels in the world, prompting local authorities to introduce emergency measures to protect public health. According to international air quality monitoring data, the Bosnian capital briefly ranked as the most polluted city globally in......

Cigarette filters worsen health risks and cause major pollution, Study finds

Cigarette filters, long promoted as a tool to reduce harm, actually increase health risks and contribute significantly to global pollution, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Addiction. Researchers say that filters encourage smokers to inhale more deeply and for longer periods,......

Lyon to launch blood tests to detect “forever chemicals” in residents

Authorities in the Lyon metropolitan area announced on Friday that around 300 residents will undergo blood tests by the end of the year to measure their exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The study, carried out by the Ecocitizen Institute......

England’s bathing waters among Europe’s most polluted, study warns

England’s swimming waters are now five times more likely to be polluted than those in the European Union, according to new research that raises concerns over declining environmental standards. A study conducted by the campaign group Best for Britain revealed that only 64.2% of England’s......

Geneva talks spark renewed momentum for global treaty on plastic pollution

Delegates from around the world have gathered in Geneva for a critical round of United Nations-led negotiations aimed at crafting a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution. Hosted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the discussions represent a major attempt to overcome the divisions that......

Nations gather in Geneva to address the Global plastic pollution crisis

Geneva, August 5, 2025 – Nearly 180 countries began talks Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to draft the world’s first legally binding treaty aimed at tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis threatening the planet. Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, presiding......

Geneva summit offers new hope for global treaty against plastic pollution

From oceans to human bodies, plastic has invaded the entire planet. But a turning point may be near, as representatives from nearly 180 countries gather from July 30 to August 14 in Geneva for crucial UN-led negotiations to develop the first global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. This special......

Volcanic haze and air pollution linger in Iceland after eruption

Volcanic haze and elevated air pollution levels continue to blanket parts of Iceland following the recent eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities confirmed on Monday. The eruption, which began on Wednesday, is still active, with emissions coming from two craters. According to Hlynur......

Hann Bay in Dakar: A polluted paradise seeking attention

Once renowned as one of the most beautiful bays in Africa, Hann Bay, in Dakar, Senegal, is now a symbol of environmental neglect. Once filled with fresh sea air and natural charm, the area has transformed into an open-air dump, polluted by plastic debris, old tires, and sewage runoff that disfigures......

  • Fajr
  • Sunrise
  • Dhuhr
  • Asr
  • Maghrib
  • Isha

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.