Medicare costs rise in United States in 2026
Healthcare expenses for millions of Americans are expected to increase in 2026 as changes to Medicare premiums and deductibles come into effect, putting additional...
US hotels look to 2026 World Cup to revive tourism after decline in foreign visitors
The United States hospitality sector is hoping that the upcoming FIFA World Cup will help revive tourism after a significant decline in international visitors...
Belgium at risk of becoming ‘narco-state’ amid rising drug crime
Belgium could face the danger of turning into a “narco-state” if the growing influence of organised drug networks is not effectively tackled, a senior...
Japanese Island with only seven residents is new flashpoint in Japan–China tensions
A small and largely deserted island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea has unexpectedly become the centre of growing geopolitical tension between Tokyo and Beijing,...
Gen Z wave reshapes Nepal politics: Ex-rapper Balen Shah is new PM
Nepal’s political landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift as rapper-turned-politician Balendra “Balen” Shah and his party emerge as the biggest winners in the country’s...
World’s oldest iceberg A23a nears end after 40-year journey
One of the world’s oldest and once-largest icebergs, known as A23a, is approaching the end of its remarkable four-decade-long journey after gradually breaking apart...
UK climate finance cuts can threaten global ecosystems. Read how!
Proposed reductions in the United Kingdom’s international climate finance commitments could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems across the world while also posing risks to...
Brazil turns to hiking trails to strengthen conservation
Brazil is increasingly using long-distance hiking trails as an innovative strategy to promote environmental conservation, strengthen rural economies and reconnect people with nature. The...
Now, Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia has announced plans to restrict access to social media for children under the age of 16, joining a growing number of countries introducing...