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Why Developed Countries Maintain Such High Car Sales
Why Car Sales Are Still So High Car sales are booming in developed countries around the world, especially in countries like the United States and Australia. People are buying new vehicles on a consistent basis, and it doesn’t appear that purchases are slowing down...
5 ways to attract long-stay business travelers to your luxury hotel
There are many types of travelers in the world: family, corporate, leisure, group, and backpackers. Business travelers represent the most important segment for luxury hotels. They are easy to manage and are prone to spending significantly more on additional services...
Fixing and Preventing Dangerous Urban Sinkholes
During a September afternoon on a bustling street in Sandy, Utah, the earth opened up. Asphalt cracked and crumbled away as the road gave way to a massive sinkhole—ten feet deep and large enough to fit two cars into. Water gushed out of the sinkhole as the street...
International Crackdown on Rosewood Furniture Trade
A recent Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) has placed all species of rosewood under trade restrictions, so criminal gangs can no longer pass off illegally source rosewood as legitimate timber. City officials are hoping the extra protection afforded...
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How Colombia’s traditional midwives serve as lifelines to rural communities
Quibdo, Colombia – Nohemí Manco was just 14 when she delivered her first baby. She had no choice but to step in.Her sister had gone into labour, and no one else was around. Their home, in the remote Colombian municipality of Unguía, was surrounded by dense jungle...
Why Accra slavery reparatory justice meeting matters
A conference on slavery and reparatory justice held in Ghana’s capital last week is still resonating across Africa and the Caribbean, feeding into global debates on historical accountability, reparations and inequality.At Christiansborg Castle, also known as Osu...
Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be permitted to charge tolls or fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington, exposing one of the biggest points of friction in negotiations aimed at ending months...
Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details
Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies’ security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal...
When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally
EXPLAINERParis and other European cities are experiencing temperatures above 40C (104F), reaching levels normally seen across the Middle East.A blistering heatwave has gripped much of Europe, prompting the highest-level red alerts in parts of the United Kingdom,...
Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave
A severe heatwave is gripping Europe as temperatures push towards record June highs.Authorities have issued heat alerts across much of the region, warning of risks to health, transport networks and public services as the mercury climbs.Recommended Stories list of 4...
What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Islamabad, Pakistan – At the alpine resort of Burgenstock in Switzerland last weekend, United States Vice President JD Vance stood alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.Standing...
Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US
Tehran, Iran – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States has survived its first few rocky days, producing a roadmap to a potential long-term resolution of the war launched by the US and Israel nearly four months ago.Months of...
World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top third-round matches to watch
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best third-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.After 48 matches in North America, it’s time for the final round of games in the group stage at World Cup 2026.Sixteen teams will be eliminated after...
Japan weighs deploying forces to demine the Strait of Hormuz
NewsFeedJapan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire, but the proposal has sparked a domestic debate due to the country’s post-WWII pacifist constitution. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok explains.Published...
World Cup 2026: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland contest best ever Golden Boot race?
The race for the Golden Boot at World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one for the history books.After just two games, Argentina talisman Lionel Messi leads the way with five goals, followed by France’s Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland of Norway with four goals...
Mamdani-backed candidates defeat pro-Israel lawmakers in primaries
NewsFeedCandidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have scored major victories in congressional primaries, unseating establishment Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups.Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...