El Niño threatens food security in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is staring at a worsening food security crisis as the ongoing El Niño weather pattern triggers prolonged drought, frost and falling...
Social media curbs for children gather global momentum
A growing number of countries are introducing restrictions on children's access to social media, signalling a major shift in how governments are seeking to...
Candy: Sweet business booms in New York despite economic uncertainty
Even as American consumers continue to grapple with inflation and declining confidence in the economy, candy stores in and around New York City are...
Germany faces fresh debate over coal exit
Germany's long-standing commitment to phase out coal is facing renewed scrutiny as rising global energy prices and concerns over electricity security prompt fresh debate...
Global mangrove cover rebounds after decades of decline
The world's mangrove forests, long threatened by deforestation and coastal development, are showing signs of a significant recovery, according to a new scientific study....
Turkey: Agricultural heartland faces growing threat of drought
Turkey’s Konya province, often regarded as the country’s agricultural heartland, is grappling with an alarming rise in sinkholes as prolonged drought and excessive groundwater...
AI boom may push up iPhone prices as Apple faces rising chip costs
Apple may soon increase the prices of its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives up the cost...
India: Ladakh villages turn to automated ice reservoirs for water security
In the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh, where farming has long depended on glacial meltwater, communities are increasingly turning to technology-driven solutions to overcome worsening...
Spain: Valencia gears up to host gay games 2026
Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, is preparing to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors from across the globe as it hosts the 2026 Gay Games,...