Hawaii implements nation’s first ‘Green Fee’ to fund climate resilience
In a landmark move to combat climate change and protect its fragile ecosystems, Hawaii has become the first U.S. state to implement a climate...
UK launches defence overhaul to bolster war-fighting readiness
In a significant shift in national security policy, the United Kingdom has announced a comprehensive defence overhaul aimed at restoring the country’s war-fighting readiness....
Saudi Arabia blocks over 269,000 unauthorized pilgrims from entering Mecca
In a significant enforcement action ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabian authorities have prevented 269,678 individuals lacking valid Hajj permits from entering...
Nigeria: 200 killed as entire Mokwa town submerged by floods
Mokwa, a market town in Nigeria's north-central Niger State, has been devastated by severe flooding, resulting in over 200 confirmed deaths and leaving more...
Darfur faces escalating sexual violence amid ongoing conflict
In the war-torn region of Darfur, Sudan, a disturbing surge in sexual violence has been reported, with women and girls facing relentless attacks amid...
UK implements nationwide ban on disposable vapes
As of June 1, 2025, the United Kingdom has enforced a comprehensive ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes, aiming to curb...
1,400 Ukrainian troops killed in a day, claims Russia
Amid continued fighting and ongoing diplomatic efforts, Russia has claimed that its forces killed approximately 1,400 Ukrainian soldiers within a 24-hour period. The announcement...
Pakistan reels under severe water crisis as Indus Waters Treaty stays suspended
Pakistan is facing an escalating water crisis, largely due to the ongoing suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with India. Signed in 1960,...
Year after mass relocation, Panama’s Gardi Sugdub island stands in silence
Gardi Sugdub, once a lively island in Panama's Guna Yala archipelago, now stands nearly deserted. A year after approximately 1,200 Indigenous Guna residents relocated...