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After the Hurricane

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 17:30
The effect the carbon footprint of rich countries is having on developing nations who enjoy very few of the benefits.

Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:54
Many will recall Romario's starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he's registered to play again in Brazilian football.

Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:46
There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.

Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:41
Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia.

World’s coral reefs face global bleaching crisis

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:17
A mass bleaching event caused by high ocean temperatures is threatening the survival of coral reefs around the world.

James to headline another US ‘Dream Team’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:03
Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other top NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games.

Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:00
Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.

Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:44
Why are nearly 10,000 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons - one-third of them without charge?

UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:29
Antismoking bill aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.

Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:49
The platform remained inaccessible to users but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now.

The thousands of Palestinians Israel arrests, tortures, holds even in death

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:42
As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.

Israel-Gaza truce talks have hit ‘stumbling block’, says Qatar

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:26
Mediator warns that negotiations are at 'delicate phase' as the war in the enclave grinds on.

Who are India’s opposition fighting to stop another Modi win?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:18
An opposition coalition of 26 parties including Rahul Gandhi’s Congress is trying to stop another win for Modi.

Top USC graduate cancelled over Gaza speaks out

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:14
A top Muslim graduate in the US has condemned her university for canceling her graduation speech over pro-Palestine post

Google workers protest over Project Nimbus deal with Israel

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:52
Google employees have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling to cancel Project Nimbus.

Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:39
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.

More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:29
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.

How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:05
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.

European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:13
Colombia's most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.

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