Alligator Alcatraz: Florida setting up migrant detention centre in Everglades
In a move that has sparked environmental and political controversy, Florida has initiated the construction of a new migrant detention facility on a remote...
Soaring noise pollution in Europe linked to thousands of early deaths
A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), published on June 24, 2025, reveals alarmingly high levels of noise pollution across Europe—and its...
Now, sending letters to be dearer in Australia
Australia Post has received regulatory approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to raise domestic letters postage rates, marking a significant shift...
How China quietly became global leader in electric vehicles
Global leader: In Guangzhou, a city of over 18 million people in southern China, the sounds of rush hour traffic have gradually shifted from...
Australia fighting to survive its ‘war on nicotine’
Australia’s ambitious attempt to curb nicotine use through some of the world’s toughest vaping and tobacco regulations appears to be backfiring, as the country...
Wealthy Americans rush to apply for New Zealand ‘Golden Visa’
Since April 2025, a wave of affluent Americans has rushed to apply for New Zealand's revamped Active Investor Plus visa—often dubbed the “golden visa”—following major...
Gold and silver prices soar in 2025: Is silver now the smarter bet?
In 2025, precious metals have defied expectations, surging to record highs amid a confluence of economic, industrial, and geopolitical forces. Analyses indicate that while...
Refugees starving in Kenya amid deep US aid cuts
Kakuma Refugee Camp, located in north-western Kenya, is on the brink of a full-blown humanitarian crisis as food rations for its nearly 300,000 residents...
Canada: “One Canadian Economy Act” now near approval
Canada’s Liberal government is racing to finalize Bill C‑5 — the One Canadian Economy Act — before the summer recess, aiming to dismantle interprovincial trade...