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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
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World Cup 2026: Will violence and protests test Mexico’s cohost status?
The ongoing scrutiny of the United States as World Cup cohost, and FIFA’s role as tournament organiser, has overshadowed the growing list of security concerns and protests in Mexico where the tournament opener kicks off next month.The World Cup 2026 opens in Mexico...
Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
Government Bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.Borrowing costs in major economies have hit their highest levels in nearly two decades.Investors have been shunning government debt and demanding higher returns.They worry that the Iran war...
Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap
Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.When United States President Donald Trump measures success by counting how many Iranian leaders the US and Israel have killed or how many Iranian boats or missile launchers have been destroyed,...
Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?
India’s Tata Electronics has signed a deal with the Dutch technology giant ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) to build India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication plant as New Delhi pushes to develop a domestic semiconductor manufacturing...
World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?
A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup’s history, littered with some of the greats of football. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026Scoring goals at the World Cup remains one of the most eagerly awaited moments in a footballer’s career, and come June...
Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000
Beirut, Lebanon – Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least seven people despite a United States-backed ceasefire extension.The attacks on Monday came three days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held talks in Washington, DC, which resulted in an...
What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
A drone attack that caused a fire close to the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates has raised further concerns about nuclear security and military escalation in the Gulf as discussions of peace between Iran and the United States hang in the...
The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents
In too many parts of the world, giving birth still comes with more fear than hope: a clinic without electricity, a nurse without supplies, a mother who knows that giving life may cost her own. These fears are not merely emotional, they are borne out by the facts....
Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that an Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a “public health emergency of international concern”, setting off alarm bells around the world.The WHO’s announcement on Sunday came as...
Iran eyes challenging stock market reopening after lengthy war closure
Tehran, Iran – The Iranian stock market is due to reopen this week after an 80-day closure due to the war with the United States and Israel.While the exchange is not the core engine of economic financing in sanctions-hit Iran, the reopening could offer an insight into...
Abducted flotilla activists release pre-recorded messages calling for help
NewsFeedSeveral abducted activists aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla have released pre-recorded messages on their social media accounts calling for help after the Israeli navy intercepted their boats in international waters.Published On 18 May 202618 May...
DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
NewsFeedThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak, declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization. The DRC’s health minister is visiting the hardest-hit Ituri province, amid fears high regional mobility could...