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,...
Canada: Population decline continues as immigration slowdown takes effect
Canada's population has continued to shrink for the third straight quarter, reflecting the impact of the federal government's efforts to reduce the number of...
Rising housing costs, mortgage rates leave millions of Americans stuck
Soaring housing costs, elevated mortgage rates and growing economic uncertainty are making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of Americans, according to a new report...
Conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz closure raise concerns
Fresh uncertainty has emerged in the Gulf region after Iran claimed it had once again suspended maritime traffic through the strategically crucial Strait of...
UK’s proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks privacy concerns
The United Kingdom’s proposed ban on social media access for children under the age of 16 has triggered a fresh debate over online safety,...