Marshall Islands Parliament devastated by blaze
In the early hours of Monday, 26 August 2025, a catastrophic fire ravaged the Nitijela—the parliament building of the Republic of the Marshall Islands—consuming...
South Korea bans smartphone use in classrooms from 2026
In a decisive move to address rising concerns over smartphone addiction among children and teenagers, South Korea has passed a law banning the use...
Deforestation linked to over half a million deaths over two decades
In a groundbreaking study published today in Nature Climate Change, researchers have revealed that deforestation across tropical regions has resulted in more than 500,000...
End of an era: Denmark cease letter deliveries after 400 years as digitalisation takes over
In Copenhagen, postman Herman Moyano begins his morning routine by sorting through bundles of letter, packages and magazines before setting out on his scooter....
Kennedy Center to stage 2026 FIFA World Cup draw
In a high-profile Oval Office event on August 22, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the “2026 FIFA World Cup draw”—the ceremony marking...
Oregon: Wildfires drive air quality to hazardous levels
Oregon is grappling with a hazardous air quality crisis as multiple wildfires ignite across the state and smoke from Canadian blazes drifts in, prompting...
US launches visa bond program for short-term visitors
The United States government has officially launched a new visa bond pilot program, requiring certain short-term visitors to post a refundable bond as a...
Urgent climate countdown as Brazil pushes global ambition ahead of COP30
In an increasingly urgent appeal ahead of COP30, Brazil is imploring nations worldwide to submit their updated and ambitious national climate plans—known as Nationally...
Pakistan: Flash flood death toll now over 365
In a harrowing turn of events in northwestern Pakistan, villagers recount how a violent cloudburst unleashed torrents of water and rocks that struck "in...