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UN accused of enabling Hamas through Gaza aid mismanagement

bno - Taipei Office August 7, 2025

There are also persistent claims that Hamas is systematically looting the aid that does make it into Gaza. Military officials estimate 80% of all assistance is intercepted either by Hamas members, its affiliates or civilians acting under its control.

Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing with renewed calls for disarmament

bno - Tokyo Office August 7, 2025

Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, delivered a pointed message to nuclear-armed states, asserting that despite geopolitical tensions, civil society must remain resolute in advocating for the complete elimination of nuclear arms.

Is AI making us less intelligent? The debate over declining cognitive skills in the age of ChatGPT and smartphones

bno - Taipei Office August 3, 2025

Anecdotal evidence from educators paints a troubling picture. Teenagers across the world struggle to properly complete tasks in school, particularly those involving writing.

US DoE muddies the ClimateCrisis waters with report downplaying the emissions problem

Ben Aris in Berlin August 2, 2025

As part of the Trump administration’s attempts to take the Climate Crisis off the agenda, the US Department of Energy has released a report downplaying the impact of fossil fuels on global warming.

Sinkholes on the rise across Asia: a growing danger beneath the surface

bno - Taipei Office August 1, 2025

The dramatic rescue of a motorist from a sinkhole on a busy Singapore road has cast new light on an alarming trend across Asia – the increasing frequency and severity of sinkholes swallowing roads, vehicles, and in some cases entire buildings.

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