COP31 urges wealthy nations to spend more on climate than defence
Wealthy nations should allocate substantially more money to tackling climate change than they have pledged for defence, Turkish Climate Change Minister and COP31 president-designate...
Environmental concerns: South African billionaires expands Somerset estate
A South African billionaire’s growing property empire in England’s Somerset region has triggered a dispute with local residents, with concerns ranging from environmental damage...
Developing nations face triple crisis of high energy prices: UN
Developing countries are facing mounting economic pressure from soaring energy prices, the threat of extreme weather caused by El Niño and rising borrowing costs,...
Nuclear war, misuse of AI could threaten humanity’s survival by 2100: Lancet assessment
Humanity could face extinction by the end of this century due to nuclear conflict and the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI), according to...
A water plant once admired for its attractive lavender flowers has turned into a major environmental and economic challenge across the world, spreading to...
China: Family-run factories face succession crisis
China’s family-run manufacturing businesses, which played a significant role in the country’s economic rise, are facing a growing succession challenge as the next generation...
Japan: Succession crisis intensifies as public backs Princess Aiko for the throne
Japan is facing growing calls to reconsider its male-only imperial succession rules as concerns mount over the shrinking royal family and the future of...
UK car industry faces tough choice between Chinese, European market
Britain’s automobile industry is facing a difficult decision over its trade policy towards China, as growing competition from Chinese carmakers and proposed European Union...
US green card curbs on tech firms trigger political row, Democrats criticise
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend eight major technology companies, including four Indian IT giants, from a key employment-based green card programme has triggered...