Category: World

June 21, marks the 42nd birthday of Prince William, the Prince of Wales, a royal whose life has been defined by public service, environmental advocacy, and a steadfast commitment to duty. Born in 1982 to King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, Prince William has grown up in the public eye. From his early […]

While many European cities struggle with rising rents and increasing housing shortages, Vienna manages to maintain more stable conditions in international comparison. Affordable housing, high architectural standards, and a wide range of publicly subsidized housing options ensure that a large portion of Vienna’s population—regardless of income—has access to high-quality housing. Although Vienna is not without […]

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a pioneer of modern logistics, has died at the age of 80, the company confirmed on June 21. Smith transformed the global shipping industry with his revolutionary idea of overnight express delivery, turning a college term paper into FedEx — now a multibillion-dollar logistics powerhouse operating in over […]

The UK government is preparing to unveil a landmark 10-year industrial strategy next week, designed to accelerate economic growth, support innovation, and create high-quality jobs across the country. The multibillion-pound plan will focus on strengthening priority sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and digital technology. It aims to position the UK as […]

June 22, 2025 — President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the United States had conducted targeted airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. […]

Every year, some 100 billion garments are produced worldwide, and 92 million tonnes of clothing waste end up in landfills. Given this enormous amount of waste, it is logical to think that the only way forward is to degrow fashion. But can fashion and degrowth co-exist? Degrowth is defined as the planned reduction of production and consumption […]

Colleagues, we are convened here again in response to Russia’s continuing and intensifying attacks against Ukraine. On 11 June, Russia struck a power station in Kherson, plunging the city into rolling blackouts and disrupting access to clean water. On 15 June, Russia reportedly damaged energy facilities in Poltava Oblast. And then, on the night of […]

Chevron (NYSE: CVX), a leading U.S. oil and gas producer, is expanding into lithium production by leasing approximately 125,000 net acres across northeast Texas and Arkansas. The move marks a significant step in the company’s energy transition strategy, as it looks to develop lithium resources using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. This strategic shift follows […]

Today, the United States and Sweden signed the Agreement on Technology Safeguards Associated with U.S. Participation in Space Launches from Sweden, or the U.S.-Sweden Technology Safeguards Agreement. The Agreement, upon entry into force, provides the legal and technical framework for U.S. commercial space launches from Swedish spaceports while ensuring proper handling of sensitive technology. The […]

Eric Charles Fuller, 55, of Springfield, Missouri, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson of the Eastern District of Louisiana. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Greg […]