Nearly 8,000 migrants died or went missing globally in 2025: UN
Nearly 8,000 people lost their lives or went missing while attempting to migrate across the world in 2025, underlining the continuing risks faced by...
Around 250 Rohingya feared missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Andaman Sea
Nearly 250 people, mostly Rohingya refugees along with some Bangladeshi nationals, are feared missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in the Andaman Sea while...
Energy giants spend millions on ad blitz to resist gas export tax push in Australia
Major energy companies in Australia are pouring millions of dollars into an extensive advertising campaign aimed at countering proposals for a new tax on...
Climate crisis threatens democracy. Read why!
Rising incidents of extreme weather driven by climate change are posing a growing challenge to democracy processes across the globe, with a new international...
Canada plans to scrap three PR pathways, proposes single streamlined class for skilled workers
Canada is planning a major overhaul of its immigration system, with proposals to eliminate three key permanent residency (PR) pathways for skilled workers and...
US fertility rate hits record low, raising fears of ageing population
The United States is facing a deepening demographic challenge as its fertility rate continues to decline, sparking concerns about long-term economic stability, labour shortages...
Humanoid robots outpace expectations in Beijing half-marathon
In a striking display of technological progress, dozens of humanoid robots raced alongside human participants at a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting how...
Mexico, Spain, Brazil call for ‘sincere dialogue’ to address worsening humanitarian crisis in Cuba
Mexico, Spain and Brazil have jointly raised alarm over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Cuba, urging all stakeholders to engage in “sincere and respectful...
Rat poison found in baby food in Austria
Austria has been rocked by a major food safety scare after authorities confirmed the presence of rat poison in a jar of baby food,...