Peace

Ireland, Norway, and Spain jointly recognize Palestine as a state

May 28, 2024 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

At a time when European capitals are divided over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the initiative aims to relaunch the peace process on the basis of the two-state solution. The State of Palestine is now recognized as a sovereign state by 145 of the 193 member states of the United Nations. It has been a non-member observer state of the United Nations General Assembly since November 2012.

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Spain to give Ukraine €1 billion in military aid in decade-long defense deal

May 27, 2024 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

Although the precise details of the agreement have not been made public, the Spanish government said its assistance would “allow Ukraine to prioritize its capacities, including its air defenses.” The bilateral deal was agreed two days after Russia’s onslaught in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv killed 18 people, and as E.U. leaders grow increasingly exasperated with Hungary’s efforts to block aid to Ukraine.

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India stops accepting Russian oil delivered by U.S.-sanctioned tankers

March 22, 2024 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

Indian oil refineries have stopped accepting Russian crude oil delivered by tankers operated by Russia’s largest commercial shipping company that has been sanctioned by the U.S., likely as a result of the war on Ukraine. The move deals a significant blow to Russia’s economy as India has emerged as a major importer of Russian crude oil over the past two years.

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Lab-grown diamonds booming in the U.K. as newlyweds opt for more sustainable option that is 85% cheaper

July 16, 2023 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

The London-based diamond retailer Queensmith revealed the market for lab-grown diamonds has increased by 2,860 percent in just five years as consumers look for more sustainable, ethical, and affordable options.

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U.S. destroys last of its Cold War chemical weapons

July 13, 2023 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

After over three decades of effort, the United States has destroyed the last of its chemical weapon stockpile that once consisted of 30,000 tonnes of deadly chemical agents in explosive munitions and storage containers.

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Morocco will be first African country to provide military aid to Ukraine

December 16, 2022 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

At the request of the United States, the Moroccan authorities have decided to transfer spare parts for T-72 tanks to Ukraine, becoming the first African country to provide military assistance to Kyiv.

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Ethiopia’s warring sides agree to a permanent cessation of hostilities

November 2, 2022 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

This “monumental” breakthrough formally ends a two-year war that has displaced millions and threatened to destabilize a swath of the continent.

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Formerly warring factions in Burundi have now planted over 150 million trees together since 2018

April 21, 2022 | By Peter Schulte | -, Change Milestones

In 2018, Burundi launched a vast national reforestation program to boost the country’s dwindling forest cover, which will run until 2025.

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World’s biggest jeweler will only sell lab-grown diamonds

May 7, 2021 | By Peter Schulte | Change Milestones

This week, the world’s biggest jeweler Pandora announced it will cease to sell all mined diamonds, and switch exclusively to selling lab-made diamonds, as the BBC reports.

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Terrorism-related fatalities in Pakistan over time

Pakistan sees record drop in terrorism deaths in 2020

February 10, 2021 | By Peter Schulte | Change Milestones

The South Asian nation has seen a reduction in terrorist attacks on home soil by 86% since 2013, and between 2019 and 2020 alone there was a 45% fall.

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