Category: Global News
New Zealand exits recession, but economic troubles linger
GDP grows 0.2 percent in first quarter, buoyed by record immigration.
China Coast Guard accused of behaving ‘like pirates’ in South China Sea
Philippines says coastguard personnel armed with knives and spears boarded their boats at Second Thomas Shoal.
Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record highs in 2023, industry report says
Renewables’ share of global energy consumption reaches nearly 15 percent, an all-time high.
The ‘impossible’ life of Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees
Forced out of Myanmar, the mostly Muslim Rohingya are struggling to find a place to call home.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 846
As the war enters its 846th day, these are the main developments.
Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group
Ottawa cites the IRGC's ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of 'complete disregard for human rights'.
Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of full-blown war?
Israel's military says plans for an offensive in Lebanon have been approved.
Attacks and rhetoric: Israel, Hezbollah could plunge Lebanon into war
Both sides are barely staying within the rules of engagement, leaving Lebanese anxious over what comes next.
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says Israel should be ‘scared’ of all-out war
Hassan Nasrallah says invading northern Israel is a 'standing' possibility if a major conflict is imposed on Lebanon.
‘A lack of trust’: How deepfakes and AI could rattle the US elections
At least 20 states have passed regulations against election deepfakes, but federal action remains stalled.