Despite pledging to halt fossil fuel funding at the 2022 G7 summit, Japan has continued pouring billions into LNG projects, prompting accusations of greenwashing and undermining its climate leadership in Asia.
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake and Tom Cruise’s supposed farewell in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning have stormed the global box office, marking one of the biggest opening weekends of the year.
Marcel Ophuls, the acclaimed German-French documentarian known for his unflinching examinations of war and collaboration, has died at the age of 97.
A documentary highlighting incidents of Islamophobia around the world was screened in Baku as part of an international conference focused on combating religious prejudice.
Once completely abandoned, Bird Island off South Africa’s west coast now hosts a thriving Cape Gannet colony of 45,000 birds—the highest population in nearly two decades—thanks to sustained conservation efforts and innovative predator management.
Japan is considering more favorable terms for offshore wind developers, including longer project durations and regulatory changes, as it struggles to revive its ambitious renewable energy plans amid rising global costs and industry pullbacks.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said Russia’s intensified strikes on Ukraine over the weekend reveal Moscow’s continued disregard for peace efforts.
China’s overseas investment in renewable energy has, for the first time, surpassed coal, marking a significant shift in the country's global energy strategy, according to new data from Boston University.
A group of 11 European Union countries is pressuring the European Commission to delay and soften the bloc’s landmark deforestation law, warning that current requirements are too burdensome for farmers and foresters, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Monday that while serious work continues on a proposed peace agreement for the Ukraine conflict, Russia has yet to submit a draft document. The announcement follows a recent prisoner exchange and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
A brief moment between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte aboard their plane in Vietnam sparked viral speculation online, with the Elysee calling it “banal couple’s teasing.”
Pakistan kicked off a nationwide anti-polio campaign on Monday, aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five as part of efforts to eliminate the crippling disease—one of the last remaining in the world.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the arrest of those responsible for the failed launch of the country’s second naval destroyer, calling the incident an “unpardonable criminal act” and demanding accountability amid skepticism over the extent of damage to the warship.
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol international students, following a lawsuit that marks a major escalation in tensions between the White House and the Ivy League institution.
U.S.-based private equity firm Redbird Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire the UK’s Telegraph Media Group for £500 million, becoming the sole owner of the 170-year-old newspaper and ending a prolonged period of financial and ownership instability.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized UK’s Starmer, France’s Macron, and Canada’s Carney for urging a halt to Israel’s military action in Gaza, accusing them of siding with Hamas and undermining justice.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to avoid tariffs on Cognac and to support ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, as the leaders discussed trade tensions and global conflicts.
Germany’s far-right AfD says the Bundeswehr has become too soft and wants to bring back discipline and a “warrior culture” inspired by the U.S. military under Trump, slamming progressive reforms as harmful to combat readiness.
The US has imposed sanctions on four Cuban judicial officials for their role in jailing a peaceful protester in 2020, citing gross human rights violations and lack of judicial independence.
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an ambitious missile defense initiative dubbed the “Golden Dome,” pledging to shield the United States from advanced missile threats using space-based technology—drawing attention from world leaders.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa remained calm during a White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who raised disputed claims about violence against white farmers in South Africa.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping tax and spending package championed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant legislative victory for the administration.
Torrential rains in southeast Australia triggered flash floods and stranded residents on rooftops on Wednesday, prompting emergency evacuation orders across New South Wales as rivers swelled beyond danger levels.
The European Union will review its trade agreement with Israel, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday, citing the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and growing international concern over Israel’s renewed military offensive.
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