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A humanitarian deminer in Artsakh discovered thousands of years of ancient artifacts while clearing deadly explosives from contested battlegrounds. His rescued collection now preserves the memory of a homeland he was forced to flee.
Remote-controlled machines are tackling one of the world's deadliest jobs, clearing landmines up to 40 times faster than human deminers while keeping workers safe. Azerbaijan has cleared 240,000 hectares of contaminated land since 2020, and now countries like Ukraine are using the technology to speed recovery.
Azerbaijan is using locally built remote-controlled robots to clear landmines up to 100 times faster than manual methods, helping families return home safely while sharing the technology with countries like Ukraine. The innovation is turning one of the world's deadliest post-conflict challenges into a model for recovery.
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv this week, shining a global spotlight on teams using AI and robotics to clear landmines from Ukrainian farmland. The trip honored his mother's legacy while supporting recovery efforts in one of the world's most mine-contaminated regions.
A statue now stands in Cambodia honoring Magawa, an African giant pouched rat who cleared 100 landmines and made 1.5 million square feet of land safe again. The beloved "Hero Rat" saved countless lives during his five-year career detecting explosives too dangerous for humans to find.
Heidi Kuhn has found a way to transform 110 million landmines across 60 countries into opportunities for farming and peace. Her innovative approach doesn't just clear explosives—it rebuilds entire communities by planting crops where danger once lived.
After weeks of intensive diplomacy, Pakistan has helped broker a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that could end their conflict and bring stability to the Middle East. The landmark deal is expected to be signed within days.
A UK government department saved millions of pounds by replacing an expensive tech contractor with its own homegrown system to help Ukrainian refugees find homes. The move shows governments can build better technology themselves when given proper resources.
Saudi Arabia just delivered $346 million to help Yemen pay half a million civil servants who've gone months without salaries. The funding aims to restore economic stability and revive hope in a country devastated by years of conflict.