India’s Export Ban Disrupts Global Rice Trade
India, the world’s leading rice exporter, implemented a ban on rice exports last month. The decision set off a chain...
Brazilian Amazon Deforestation Declined by 60% in July
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon witnessed a decline of at least 60% in July, compared to last year. Brazilian Environment...
Canada Becomes First to Print Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes
Canada became the first nation to print health warnings directly on individual cigarettes. The amended regulations, which took effect on...
Voyager 2 Back in Touch with Earth, Full Communication Still Unavailable
NASA has re-established limited contact with the Voyager 2 probe, which had been silent since last month after tilting its...
Ukraine Accused of Orchestrating Drone Attack on Moscow
The Russian Defence Ministry accused Ukraine of orchestrating a drone attack on the Russian capital. The incident, which involved multiple...
Beijing Experiences Unprecedented Rainfall
The Chinese capital, Beijing, has been grappling with torrential rains for four consecutive days, resulting in 11 deaths and 13...
JUI-F Leader Calls for Investigation into Deadly Explosion at Bajaur Rally
A deadly explosion occurred during a rally organised by the Islamist party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in the northwest Bajaur district,...
US: Heatwave Sparks Power Grid Concerns
The unprecedented heatwave has placed nearly 200 million Americans on “dangerously hot conditions” alerts. With temperatures soaring above 100F (38°C)...
Vietnam Jails 54 Officials in Bribery Case Over Rescue Flights
A court in Vietnam has sentenced 54 individuals, including high-ranking officials and a former minister, for their involvement in a...
Trump Faces Fresh Charges in Classified Documents Case
Former US President and potential 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is facing additional criminal charges in connection with an...