Tag: WILDLIFE
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Gabon Celebrates First Anniversary of Transitional Government Following “Liberation Coup”
Gabon celebrated the first anniversary of what has been described as a “liberation coup” by the transitional government. The country marked this occasion with a military parade and fireworks. A year ago, military officers overthrew President Ali Bongo and his government, ending the Bongo family’s 55-year hold on power, and General Brice Oligui Nguema was…
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Firefighters Contain Deadly Wildfire Near Athens Amid Climate Change Concerns
Firefighters have made significant progress in containing a deadly wildfire that erupted near the Greek capital, marking the country’s worst fire disaster of the year. The fire, fueled by gale-force winds, ravaged a suburb just 14 km from central Athens, leaving a trail of destruction, including scorched lands, blackened cars, and ruined houses. Efforts by…
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Cooler Temperatures Aid Firefighters in Battling California’s Largest Wildfire of the Year
Cooler temperatures and an increase in humidity are aiding firefighters in battling the Park Fire in Northern California, which has become the state’s largest and most destructive wildfire this year. The fire has devastated vast areas, including Butte, Tehama, and Shasta counties, consuming more than 1,400 square kilometers—an area greater than the size of Los…
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NHK World-Japan Highlights: Indonesia’s Electric Challenge, Exploring Tara River Gorge, and North Korea’s Leadership Transition
This week, NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights a trio of insightful programs. The content ranges from an in-depth examination of Indonesia’s struggle with electricity access amidst its economic growth, a captivating exploration of the Tara River Gorge in Eastern Europe, known as Europe’s Grand Canyon, to a probing documentary on Kim Jong-un’s rise to power in North…