South Korea to introduce voluntary military service option from 2027
South Korea is set to introduce a voluntary military service option from 2027 as the government moves to overhaul its armed forces in response...
Extreme drought alters wildlife in Britain. Read why!
Britain’s prolonged spell of extreme heat and drought is beginning to reshape the country’s wildlife, with scientists warning that some of the most serious...
Chinese companies expand overseas manufacturing footprint
Chinese companies are rapidly expanding their manufacturing presence across different parts of the world, creating a broader and more deeply integrated network of factories...
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement in US children’s privacy case
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a US government lawsuit accusing the social media platform of...
Colombia orders crackdown on undocumented migrants. Deportations to begin
Colombia’s newly elected right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a sweeping crackdown on irregular immigration, directing authorities to identify and deport foreign...
Canada’s ban on US alcohol emerges as major trade dispute with US
Canada’s restrictions on American alcoholic beverages have emerged as an increasingly contentious issue in the country’s trade negotiations with the United States, turning wine,...
Honduras places 80% of country under drought alert
The Honduras government has placed around 80% of the country under a drought alert as a powerful El Niño weather pattern brings extreme heat,...
Dubai airport passenger traffic falls 31% amid US-Iran war
Dubai International Airport witnessed a sharp decline in passenger traffic during the first half of 2026, with the number of travellers falling by 31.3%...
Tim Curry’s $8 Million Fortune: Who will inherit the late actor’s estate?
British actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his unforgettable performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, It and several other films and television productions, died...