Istanbul surpasses Chicago to become world’s most traffic-choked city
A sweeping new international study has exposed a worsening global traffic crisis, placing Istanbul at the top of the congestion chart for 2025 —...
Over 60,000 African penguins die of starvation after sardine collapse
A study published this week in Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology reveals that more than 60,000 African penguins perished from starvation between 2004 and...
Dubai adds another landmark to its skyline
Dubai is soon adding yet another astonishing landmark to its skyline — a towering hotel that became the world’s tallest almost by accident. The...
Canada sees biggest anti-immigration swing in half a century
A recent analysis shows that public sentiment in Canada has undergone the sharpest reversal on immigration in over 50 years, a shift driven strongly...
US: Dollar-store giant raises prices quietly — and shoppers are feeling the pinch
Discount-retail chain Dollar Tree has begun inching up the cost of everyday products across its U.S. stores — slowly and subtly — shifting away...
Cameroon faces catastrophic hunger without fresh aid
The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm, warning that parts of Cameroon could slip into catastrophic hunger if an urgent funding shortfall...
US consumers continue to struggle as inflation remains high
New data released from the United States show that consumers there are still feeling the pinch of persistently high prices, even as some measures...
FIFA World Cup: US to fast-track visas for sporting events
The administration of US President Donald Trump has issued fresh directives to embassies and consulates worldwide instructing them to prioritise visa applications from foreigners...
Australia: Meta begins removing under-16s from social media ahead of historic ban
In a move aligned with Australia’s unprecedented social-media regulation, tech giant Meta has commenced the removal of accounts belonging to users under the age...