Hunger increasingly weaponised in global conflicts as attacks on food systems surge
Hunger is increasingly being used as a tool of warfare across conflict zones around the world, with thousands of attacks deliberately targeting food systems,...
From recovery to crisis: Japan’s man-made forests fuel allergy surge
A large-scale reforestation decision taken in Japan more than seven decades ago has unexpectedly evolved into a pressing public health and environmental challenge, as...
As people die, mystery substance incident in New Mexico under investigation
Investigators in New Mexico are working to determine the nature of an unidentified substance that may have led to the deaths of three people...
Over 1.2 million Indian-American families in limbo as US tightens green card process
More than 1.2 million Indian-American families may be facing prolonged uncertainty over their future in the United States after a sweeping change in immigration...
Cambodia enforces mandatory military service after border tensions with Thailand
Cambodia has officially brought into force a long-delayed military conscription law, making mandatory military service compulsory for young men in a move widely seen...
South Korea: Starbucks ad sparks outrage over alleged reference to 1980 massacre
South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin, chairman of Shinsegae Group—the majority stakeholder in Starbucks Korea—has issued a second public apology within two weeks after...
Canada to spend over CA$1 billion to host FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Canada is set to spend over CA$1 billion on hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, according to a report released by the country’s...
137-year-old Eiffel Tower staircase fragment sells for over $521,000 at Paris auction
A 137-year-old section of the Eiffel Tower’s original spiral staircase has been sold at auction in Paris for more than €450,000 (approximately $521,000), underscoring...
Indians lead exit wave from UK as migration down sharply
Indian students and workers have emerged as the largest group among those leaving the United Kingdom, as stricter immigration policies, rising costs and weaker...