France-UK roll out ‘Taxi‑Boat’ to stem surging channel crossings
France and Britain have unveiled a new collaborative plan aimed at reining in the record surge of migrants crossing the English Channel in small...
Strikes cause 40% flight cancellations in Paris
A massive strike by French air traffic controllers has thrown air travel into disarray across the country, particularly at Paris airports, with nearly 40%...
Rising costs, saturated market: Dubai’s restaurant boom hits breaking point
Dubai, long celebrated for its extravagant waterfront eateries, underwater lounges, and suspended garden dining, now finds its restaurant boom under serious strain. Although the...
Japan’s Tokara Islands shaken by over 900 earthquakes in two weeks
In a startling surge of seismic activity, the Tokara Islands—an isolated chain of 12 small islands south of Kyushu—have endured more than 900 earthquakes...
Prince William, Kate Middleton gain Royal Authority from King Charles
In a landmark decision announced on July 2, 2025, King Charles III has bestowed upon his eldest son and daughter-in-law, Prince William and Princess...
Popular food product brand ‘Del Monte’ files bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, a familiar name in the canned-food aisle with more than a century of history, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection...
North Korea unveils beach resorts to revive tourism
North Korea has officially launched the sprawling Wonsan–Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, a flagship development on its eastern shoreline. The new complex—featuring hotels, resorts, water...
Spain pledges $1.9 billion to boost aid for developing nations
Spain has announced a major financial contribution aimed at supporting vulnerable economies worldwide. At the United Nations conference on development financing in Seville on...
EXPLAINED: Here’s how next Dalai Lama will be chosen!
As His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, nears his 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, he is poised to reveal his official succession strategy,...