Новости за 11.01.2024

sydney — Australian researchers have found that record heat profoundly affected the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods and droughts. An Australian National University study published Thursday asserts that rising sea and air temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels have intensified monsoons, cyclones and other storm systems. The world’s climate is increasingly lurching between extreme events, according to the study. It results in severe storms and cyclones... Читать дальше...

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Running for political office in Taiwan was never the plan for 72-year-old Hong Kong immigrant Chui Pak-tai, but the former pro-democracy district councilor in the former British colony hopes to put the Hong Kong issue back onto the Taiwan public agenda. During Taiwan’s last presidential election, in 2020, protests against the Hong Kong government’s proposal to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance that critics said would allow Hong Kongers to be sent to China for trial dominated the campaign. Читать дальше...

STATE DEPARTMENT — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi amid efforts to contain the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and secure the release of remaining hostages held by militants in Gaza. Egypt played a key role in mediating an earlier temporary cease-fire during which Hamas released more than 100 hostages and Israel released 240 Palestinian prisoners. Retired General Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command... Читать дальше...

Washington — House Republicans held their first impeachment hearing Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of what they called the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. In a 20-minute opening statement, Mark Green, the Republican chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, shared what he said was evidence that supports impeaching a Cabinet secretary. "Secretary Mayorkas has brazenly refused to enforce the laws passed by Congress... Читать дальше...

washington — An ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction when climate change put their favorite fruits out of reach during dry seasons, scientists reported Wednesday.  The species Gigantopithecus blacki, which once lived in southern China, represents the largest great ape known to scientists — standing 10 feet tall and weighing up to 650 pounds.  But its size may also have been a weakness.  "It's just a massive animal – just really, really big," said Renaud Joannes-Boyau... Читать дальше...

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