Chile to create national park to lock in one of Patagonia’s last wild frontiers
Chile is on the cusp of establishing its 47th national park at the remote southern tip of South America, a move that would protect...
World marks Christmas with festive cheer and calls for peace
As Christmas Day was observed across the globe on December 25, 2025, millions participated in age-old traditions and new public festivities, even as geopolitical...
Christchurch rebounds as New Zealand’s most vibrant city after years of crisis
Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city, has emerged as the country’s most vibrant urban centre, marking a dramatic turnaround from a decade marred by natural...
H-1B visa overhaul: US scraps lottery to prioritise skilled workers
The United States government under President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B work visa programme, ending the decades-old random lottery...
Fiji plans to restore long-standing Indigenous iTaukei rights
Fiji is preparing to introduce landmark legislation aimed at restoring long-standing Indigenous iTaukei rights over its renowned marine areas, including iconic surfing reefs such...
US economy posts strongest growth in two years
The US economy accelerated sharply in the three months ending September, posting its fastest growth in two years as strong consumer spending and a...
Algeria declares French colonial rule a crime
Algeria’s parliament has taken the dramatic step of passing a law that officially brands France’s more than 130-year colonial rule over the North African...
Insurgency Widens: Mozambique conflict escalates with thousands displaced
More than 300,000 people have been newly displaced in northern Mozambique since July 2025 as an insurgency linked to the Islamic State (IS) expands...
Greece poised for exceptional tourism year as visitor numbers surge
Greece is on track to deliver yet another landmark tourism performance in 2025, with new data showing that foreign arrivals have continued their robust...