Record heat intensifies Europe’s drought

Record-breaking temperatures have become the main driver behind Europe's worsening drought crisis, with scientists warning that extreme heat is now having a greater impact than declining rainfall.

World Bank warns escalating US-Iran conflict

Chief Economist Indermit Gill warns prolonged fighting could fuel inflation, drive up interest rates and deepen economic hardship, particularly for developing nations.

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after historic $100

The Louvre Museum’s famed Apollo Gallery has reopened to visitors, months after it was shut following a daring October 2025 jewellery heist.

UNESCO resolutions support Palestine heritage

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the adoption of four resolutions by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee concerning the State of Palestine and the conservation of World Heritage sites listed as endangered.

Sonam Wangchuk sets condition to end hunger

Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has agreed to end his indefinite fast after receiving assurances from Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh that the government would positively consider key demands related to the recent examination paper leak.

US Secretary of State says Iran ‘In A Lot Of

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran is “in a lot of trouble”, claiming that the country’s economy and military have been badly hit amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Hundreds evacuated as wildfire spreads in

French authorities have evacuated around 400 people as a major wildfire spread through the Var province in southeastern France, burning an estimated 1,700 hectares of land.

Kuwait repels attacks by hostile drones

The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced that its air defenses had intercepted attacks by hostile drones.

US President plans tariffs of up to 200% on

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on imported generic drugs beginning in mid-2028, as part of efforts to encourage pharmaceutical companies to shift manufacturing operations to the United States.

Scientists warn of Great Barrier Reef collapse

Marine scientists have warned that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is facing a severe and widespread coral bleaching event that could lead to an ‘ecosystem collapse’ due to the impact of the El Niño climate phenomenon.

Japan warns of dangerous heatwave as temperatures

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a heatwave warning as parts of the country experience dangerously high temperatures.

27 bodies recovered after Guyana ferry disaster;

Rescue teams have recovered 27 bodies after the ferry MV Barima, carrying 179 people, capsized off the coast of Guyana earlier this week, authorities said.