Category: World

Imagine two people in their 70s. Both are active, live independently and enjoy life. But over the next 15 years, one of them develops two or three chronic illnesses – heart disease, diabetes, depression – while the other remains relatively healthy. What made the difference? According to our new research, diet may be a key […]

Today, the Department of Justice announced the launch of the Backpage remission process to compensate victims whose trafficking was facilitated through the Backpage.com website. This marks the largest remission process to date to compensate victims of human trafficking. “Backpage.com facilitated the exploitation of women and children as one of the largest online advertisers for commercial […]

A tragic maritime disaster off the southern coast of Yemen has claimed the lives of at least 68 migrants, with dozens more still missing. The vessel, carrying approximately 154 Ethiopian nationals, capsized early Sunday near the province of Abyan amid rough weather conditions. 🌊 Details of the Incident According to Abdusattor Esoev, head of the […]

A 27-year-old woman in New Zealand has been arrested and charged with child neglect after a two-year-old girl was discovered alive inside a suitcase stowed in the luggage compartment of a long-distance bus. 🚨 Incident Overview The discovery occurred during a scheduled stop in Kaiwaka, approximately 60 miles north of Auckland, on Sunday. According to […]

Charles and Patricia Lester MBE, renowned British fashion designers, purchased Llanfoist House in Wales for £9,000 in 1971. Today, the 20-bedroom Grade II listed mansion is valued at approximately £1.2 million. However, the couple, now aged 84 and 83, say they are unable to sell the property due to recurring landslides and persistent water leakage […]

Washington, D.C., 4 August 2025 — As the U.S. administration intensifies its tariff strategy, economists and industry leaders warn of mounting risks to consumer welfare, business competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience. While tariffs may offer short-term revenue gains and political leverage, they risk entrenching inefficiencies, distorting market dynamics, and undermining America’s global leadership in innovation. […]

Kyiv, 1 August 2025 — Ukraine’s parliament has passed new legislation restoring the independence of the country’s key anti-corruption bodies, reversing a controversial law enacted just days earlier that placed those agencies under the direct authority of the Prosecutor General. In a resounding vote, all 331 members of the Verkhovna Rada supported the bill, which […]

Washington, D.C., 2 August 2025 — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it will begin winding down operations following the elimination of federal funding by the Trump administration and Congress. The move marks the end of nearly six decades of support for public radio and television stations across the United States, including PBS and […]

More than 20 heads of state and government and some 3,000 delegates from international organizations, civil society, youth, academia and the private sector are expected to attend the conference. UN News is on the ground in Awaza, reporting on the event as it unfolds. At the flag-raising, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov formally welcomed participants. “Welcome […]

Every year, millions of students from all parts of the globe study for a degree through a language other than their first, usually English. In 2023, 25% of all higher education students in the UK were international students. The understanding is that the incoming students will have, or develop, enough proficiency in English as a […]