Canada hikes ‘proof of funds’ for foreign students
In a significant policy shift that will directly impact thousands of aspiring international students, the Canadian government has announced a steep hike in the...
After century-long ban, Paris reopens River Seine for public swimming
In a historic move, the River Seine has officially reopened to public swimming for the first time since 1923, marking a significant milestone in...
Elon Musk floats ‘America Party’ amid public feud with Trump
In a dramatic escalation of his political ambitions and ongoing fallout with former ally Donald Trump, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation...
Space burial capsule crashes into Pacific Ocean
In an unexpected turn of events, the Nyx capsule—carrying the ashes and DNA of 166 individuals as part of a pioneering space burial mission—crashed...
Countries must treat stable climate as a human right: Court
In a groundbreaking advisory opinion released on July 3, 2025, the Inter‑American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) declared that a stable climate constitutes a...
France-UK roll out ‘Taxi‑Boat’ to stem surging channel crossings
France and Britain have unveiled a new collaborative plan aimed at reining in the record surge of migrants crossing the English Channel in small...
Strikes cause 40% flight cancellations in Paris
A massive strike by French air traffic controllers has thrown air travel into disarray across the country, particularly at Paris airports, with nearly 40%...
Rising costs, saturated market: Dubai’s restaurant boom hits breaking point
Dubai, long celebrated for its extravagant waterfront eateries, underwater lounges, and suspended garden dining, now finds its restaurant boom under serious strain. Although the...
Japan’s Tokara Islands shaken by over 900 earthquakes in two weeks
In a startling surge of seismic activity, the Tokara Islands—an isolated chain of 12 small islands south of Kyushu—have endured more than 900 earthquakes...