Canada announces open-net pen salmon farming ban in BC
Canada has announced that it will ban open-net pen salmon farming in British Columbia coastal waters within the next five years. This decision has...
Here’s why record number of people are leaving NZ
When New Zealand reopened its borders after the pandemic, many people began leaving the country immediately. Kirsty Frame, a 24-year-old journalist in Wellington at...
Over 550 hajj pilgrims die in Mecca due to extreme heat
At least 550 pilgrims have died during this year's hajj, highlighting the pilgrimage's challenging nature, which once again took place in extreme heat. According...
UK’s strict refugee visa rules traps children in war zones: Experts
Children are being trapped in war zones due to “impossible” bureaucratic requirements imposed on one of the few legal asylum routes, according to a...
London back as Europe’s largest stock market top spot
For the first time in almost two years, the UK's main stock market has reclaimed its position as Europe's most valuable, according to recent...
Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing in NZ after engine catches fire
A suspected bird strike forced a Virgin Australia plane to make an emergency landing in New Zealand after one of its engines caught fire...
Thailand can soon legalize same-sex marriage
Thai lawmakers are set to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage, positioning the country to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize marriage equality....
Sudan face world’s deadliest famine in 40 years
US officials have warned that Sudan is on the brink of a famine that could surpass any seen since Ethiopia’s famine 40 years ago,...
China offers pandas to Australia to strengthen ties
China's Premier Li Qiang has proposed sending two new pandas to Australia during his visit to Adelaide Zoo. These pandas will replace the current...