US launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track visas for 2026 World Cup fans
The United States government has launched a special visa fast-track system to streamline entry for international supporters traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Rainforest Loss: Can It Really Be Compensated?
At COP30 in the Amazon, the world is grappling with a stark question: can the destruction of vital rainforest ecosystems ever truly be offset?...
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over student crackdown
In a landmark ruling on Monday, a special court in Bangladesh sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia, finding her guilty...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires degrades air quality across US
Smoke from extensive wildfires in Canada is drifting southward and significantly degrading air quality in parts of the northern United States, prompting health advisories...
Iran launches cloud-seeding campaign amidst unprecedented drought
Iranian authorities have initiated cloud-seeding operations in a desperate bid to induce rainfall, as the country grapples with its most severe drought in decades,...
Japan: Economy slips into contraction after major stimulus
Japan’s economy contracted by 0.4 percent in the July-to-September quarter, official figures released on Monday show, marking the country’s first quarter-on-quarter decline since Q1...
UK: Solar-powered trains signal shift in global push for greener railways
A quiet revolution is underway on railways in Britain and beyond, and most passengers don’t even notice it. Every day, thousands of commuters passing...
AI’s rapid rise in customer service sparks optimism, backlash, and uncertainty
Artificial intelligence may be transforming customer service faster than many expected, but opinions remain sharply divided on whether humans will stay in the loop....
US billionaires see big wealth surge amid calls over inequality
The combined fortunes of the ten richest individuals in the United States jumped by an extraordinary $698 billion over the last year, according to...