Nepal flash flood shows growing climate risks in Himalayas
The catastrophic flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet have renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change on the...
UK eases visa rules for skilled workers facing employer abuse
The United Kingdom has introduced changes to its immigration rules aimed at protecting skilled migrant workers who face exploitation or abuse at the hands...
Japan cuts speed limit to 30km/h on narrow urban roads to improve pedestrian safety
Japan has introduced a sweeping reduction in speed limits on narrow urban and residential roads, cutting the permitted speed from 60km/h to 30km/h in...
US-Venezuela ties shaped by oil for a century
The relationship between the United States and Venezuela has been closely tied to oil for more than a century, with the South American nation's...
Almost half of World’s farmers suffer pesticide poisoning every year
Nearly half of the world’s farmers and agricultural workers are estimated to suffer from unintentional acute pesticide poisoning every year, according to a new...
Pacific sees rare Hurricane cluster as Atlantic remains unusually quiet
The Pacific Ocean is experiencing an unusually active spell of tropical weather, with three hurricanes simultaneously developing in the basin, while the Atlantic hurricane...
Betting fuels concerns over global tennis tournaments
The growing influence of sports betting is creating a new problem for professional tennis, with players at the US Open and tournaments around the...
Volkswagen to cut 100k jobs by 2030 amid mounting global competition
German automobile giant Volkswagen has confirmed plans to eliminate a total of 100,000 jobs by 2030 as part of one of the most extensive...
Australia: Electric vehicle sales overtake petrol cars for first time
Electric vehicles have outsold petrol-powered cars in Australia for the first time, marking a major shift in the country’s automobile market as motorists increasingly...