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UN Adopts Resolution to Promote More Accurate World Map Reflecting Africa's Size
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the "Correct the Map" resolution, led by Togo and supported by the African Union, to encourage use of the Equal Earth projection, which more accurately represents the relative size of continents. The resolution passed with 164 votes in favor, one against (the United States), and six abstentions. It aims to address distortions caused by the Mercator projection, which exaggerates sizes of regions near the poles and minimizes Africa's scale. The resolution is non-binding and does not replace the Mercator map for navigation. India supported the resolution, emphasizing broader use of equal-area projections without endorsing a specific map.
Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Visit Moscow and Kyiv for Ukraine Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump has sent envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend to advance a peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The envoys are expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday. Zelenskyy proposed a temporary ceasefire during their visit, pledging no airstrikes from Ukraine and calling on Russia to reciprocate. Security concerns remain, and Moscow has reportedly opposed the envoys' visit to Kyiv. The details of the peace plan have not been disclosed.
Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging and Flight Disruptions at Delhi Airport
Heavy rains in Delhi on September 4 caused significant waterlogging at Indira Gandhi International Airport, particularly around Terminals 2 and 3, disrupting passenger movement and flight operations. At least nine flights were diverted to Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Chandigarh due to adverse weather and a squall with winds up to 76 kmph. Passengers reported wading through waterlogged areas, while airport authorities deployed staff to clear water and manage the situation. The India Meteorological Department issued alerts for intense rainfall and thunderstorms across the city, which also experienced widespread flooding and traffic disruptions.



