Somalia faces fresh hunger crisis as aid falls sharply
Somalia is facing a renewed hunger crisis, with around six million people experiencing acute food insecurity at a time when international humanitarian funding has...
Panama Canal Water crisis adds to global shipping strain as El Niño hits trade routes
The Panama Canal is facing fresh restrictions on vessel movement as worsening drought conditions, linked to the return of El Niño, reduce the availability...
Saudi Arabia to invest $7 billion in three theme parks
Saudi Arabia and France have reached an agreement for a major €6 billion ($7 billion) investment to develop three large-scale theme parks near Paris,...
South Korea to introduce voluntary military service option from 2027
South Korea is set to introduce a voluntary military service option from 2027 as the government moves to overhaul its armed forces in response...
Extreme drought alters wildlife in Britain. Read why!
Britain’s prolonged spell of extreme heat and drought is beginning to reshape the country’s wildlife, with scientists warning that some of the most serious...
Chinese companies expand overseas manufacturing footprint
Chinese companies are rapidly expanding their manufacturing presence across different parts of the world, creating a broader and more deeply integrated network of factories...
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement in US children’s privacy case
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a US government lawsuit accusing the social media platform of...
Colombia orders crackdown on undocumented migrants. Deportations to begin
Colombia’s newly elected right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a sweeping crackdown on irregular immigration, directing authorities to identify and deport foreign...
Canada’s ban on US alcohol emerges as major trade dispute with US
Canada’s restrictions on American alcoholic beverages have emerged as an increasingly contentious issue in the country’s trade negotiations with the United States, turning wine,...