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George Abraham, Vice President of the Indian Overseas Congress, recently met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss alleged tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the recently concluded elections. Abraham requested that the party form a task force to investigate the issue and suggested transitioning to paper ballots like many European countries. He also proposed an international conference of Congress loyalists to boost morale and enhance the party's global influence. Other topics of discussion included the establishment of Overseas Indian Cultural Congress chapters in developed countries and the appointment of permanent Focal Points in every PCC on behalf of IOC. [Extracted from the article]

According to a UN report, Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, are facing an influx of illegal waste shipments from industrialized nations, with a significant amount coming from Europe. Criminal actors exploit loopholes and legitimate business structures to traffic waste, and despite existing regulations, law enforcement is ineffective and penalties are low. ASEAN countries collectively imported over 100 million tons of metal, paper, and plastic waste between 2017 and 2021. Waste trafficking is a highly lucrative criminal activity in Southeast Asia, and efforts are being made to strengthen regulations and enforcement. Additionally, Asia was the region most affected by climate and weather hazards in 2023, with floods and storms causing casualties and economic losses. The report highlights the accelerating rate of climate change indicators in Asia, such as surface temperature, glacier retreat, and sea level rise, which will have serious repercussions for societies, economies, and ecosystems in the region. [Extracted from the article]

According to a UN report, Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, are facing an influx of illegal waste shipments from Europe. Criminal actors exploit loopholes and legitimate business structures to traffic waste, which has become one of the most significant crimes affecting the environment. Despite existing regulations, ineffective law enforcement and low penalties contribute to the problem. ASEAN countries collectively imported over 100 million tons of metal, paper, and plastic waste between 2017 and 2021. Waste trafficking is seen as a highly lucrative criminal activity in Southeast Asia, and efforts are being made to strengthen regulations and enforcement. Additionally, Asia was the most disaster-hit region in 2023 due to climate and weather hazards, with floods and storms causing casualties and economic losses. The region is warming at a rapid pace, and the impact of heatwaves and melting glaciers threatens water security. The report emphasizes the need for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the evolving climate. [Extracted from the article]