Sowing Seeds of Change in Fertile Hearts and Minds — Global Issues

[ad_1] Changing the climate means getting everyone involved. Credit: Earth Child Institute by Umar Manzoor Shah (dubai) Saturday, December 09, 2023 Inter Press Service DUBAI, Dec 09 (IPS) – In the heart of Earth Child Institute’s mission to nurture the future stewards of our planet, the story of Eric Hansel unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of educating children on environmental responsibility. Hailing from Pennsylvania, USA, Hansel’s journey took a poignant turn when his…

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The Psychology Of Resilience: Building Mental Strength In A Stressful World

[ad_1] VERIFIED By becoming more resilient, one can survive adversities and learn to thrive in them by being more empowered, adaptable, and self-reliant, and even improve one’s life along the way. Our lives often do not come with a map. Yet, each of us experiences its twists and turns due to everyday challenges from life’s traumatic situations that leave a lasting impact, such as losing a loved one, a life-threatening accident, serious illness, and unexpected…

"The Psychology Of Resilience: Building Mental Strength In A Stressful World"

China cut graphite imports to the US, worrying EV carmakers. Can Canada come to the rescue?

[ad_1] If the US is going to supercharge its production of electric vehicles and their batteries, it’s going to need a lot more graphite. Graphite is a key battery component, and currently, much of the supply comes from China — particularly when it comes to the highly processed form used in electric vehicles (EV).  Amid increasing tensions, the Chinese government placed new export controls on shipments of graphite on Dec. 1. And the recent move…

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Intelligence errors prompt scrutiny of Israeli generals, but little backlash

[ad_1] JERUSALEM — Israel’s military leadership faced heightened public scrutiny this past week after a string of damaging revelations in the Israeli media and The New York Times suggested that senior officers had ignored or dismissed intelligence reports about the likelihood of a major Hamas attack. According to those reports, the Israeli military obtained a copy of a battle plan that Hamas ultimately used during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel, but officers wrongly judged…

"Intelligence errors prompt scrutiny of Israeli generals, but little backlash"

Hamas open to truce extension as expiry nears

[ad_1] More hostages and prisoners have been swapped between Israel and Hamas as the pause on fighting nears expiry. Hamas expressed willingness to extend the truce. However, it remains uncertain if the sides will come to an agreement for an eighth day. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an extension of the truce and wants Israel to put civilian protection plans in place if fighting resumes. A truce between Israel and Hamas entered…

"Hamas open to truce extension as expiry nears"

Ukraine accuses Russia of poisoning military intelligence chief’s wife

[ad_1] Ukraine said Tuesday it believed Russia had poisoned the wife of its military intelligence chief, in an apparent assassination attempt targeting the heart of Kyiv’s leadership. Issued on: 29/11/2023 – 08:01 2 min Marianna Budanova, who is an advisor to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, was hospitalised after a prolonged deterioration in her health, the Babel news outlet reported earlier. Ukrainian investigators’ “main hypothesis” is that Russia was involved in the poisoning attempt, Ukrainian military…

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Netanyahu will continue to destroy the monster he helped nurture

[ad_1] And it helps explain why Hamas pillages the aid supplied to the Palestinians and turns it to its own purposes. Like the water pipelines for the people of Gaza, funded by the EU at a cost of about €100 million (A$166 million). Hamas boasted in 2021 that it cut them up to make rockets. And it is not a nationalist movement but a fanatical religious one. Its original charter, issued in 1988, stated that…

"Netanyahu will continue to destroy the monster he helped nurture"

Ex-police officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing stabbed in prison

[ad_1] Derek Chauvin is currently serving a simultaneous 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights as well as a 22 and a half year-long state sentence for second-degree murder. ADVERTISEMENT Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured at a federal prison in the US state of Arizona. The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that…

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Newly Dominant HV.1 COVID Variant Brings Familiar Yet Concerning Symptoms

[ad_1] A new omicron subvariant dubbed HV.1 has rapidly emerged as the dominant COVID-19 strain in the United States, now causing an estimated 30% of cases. Its sudden predominance spotlights how the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues mutating into concerning new variants. However, HV.1 so far shows similar contagiousness and symptoms as recent COVID-19 variants based on early analysis. Still, experts closely monitor all new offshoots as the virus remains unpredictable amid low booster uptake nationwide. HV.1…

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Mosab Abu Toha, Noted Palestinian Poet, Disappears in Gaza, Family Says

[ad_1] A celebrated Palestinian poet and essayist who founded the Gaza Strip’s first English-language library disappeared on Sunday after he was stopped by the Israeli military as his family was fleeing to southern Gaza, relatives said. The free speech organization PEN America said on Monday that the poet, Mosab Abu Toha, had been detained by Israel and expressed concern. The Israeli military did not respond to questions about whether he had been detained. Mr. Abu…

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