Trump announces US–Pakistan oil partnership
In a major escalation of U.S. engagement in South Asia, President Donald Trump has declared the conclusion of a trade agreement with Pakistan aimed...
Worsening air quality: Canadian wildfire smoke blurs New York Skyline
New York City and surrounding regions are once again grappling with seriously degraded air quality, as thick smoke carried from Canada’s ongoing wildfires spreads...
Jordan, UAE conduct first Gaza aid airdrop in months
In a rare humanitarian delivery over the Gaza Strip, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates parachuted 25 tonnes of aid into northern Gaza on...
Google admits its alert system failed in 2023 Turkey disaster
Google has formally acknowledged that its Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) system failed to deliver critical warnings to over 10 million people during the catastrophic earthquakes...
UK trapped in debt doom loop, says expert
One of the world’s most influential hedge fund figures, Ray Dalio—the founder of Bridgewater Associates—has cautioned that the United Kingdom is caught in a...
Tariffs put luxury brands’ pricing power to the test
Luxury brands are now at a pivotal crossroads as U.S. tariffs take effect, challenging their ability to pass on import costs without alienating a...
Are wet wipes polluting England’s waterways?
A landmark report published today by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe has proposed imposing financial responsibility on manufacturers of wet...
New York City schools to ban cellphones, tablets, smartwatches
New York City public school students will be prohibited from using cellphones, tablets and smartwatches during the entire school day beginning this fall, a...
Australia: Reefs in danger due to marine heatwave
Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, a lesser-known but ecologically vital marine ecosystem on the country’s northwest coast, is facing unprecedented damage due to a prolonged marine...