WORLD’S TOP COURT STEPS IN TO REMIND GOVERNMENTS TO TACKLE GLOBAL WARMING In a landmark development for global climate governance, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has issued a powerful reminder to governments worldwide of their legal obligations to address climate change. The advisory opinion, delivered at The Hague, … Read more
VIETNAM HUNTS FOR MISSING PEOPLE AFTER THUNDERSTORM-CAPSIZED TOUR BOAT Vietnamese rescue teams are racing against time to locate several missing passengers after a tour boat capsized in a sudden thunderstorm on a river in the central province of Quang Binh. The tragic incident, which occurred late on Saturday, has left at least four confirmed dead, … Read more
Storms Batter Southern China After Wipha’s Landfall A day after Typhoon Wipha struck, powerful storm conditions continued to pummel southern China’s mainland on Monday, July 21, 2025—sending officials scrambling to address flash flooding, landslides, fallen trees and travel chaos. Lingering Rain and Rising RisksChina’s national meteorological agency reported intense rainfall along the Guangdong coast, particularly … Read more
DAMAGE MOUNTS IN SOUTH KOREA AS TORRENTIAL RAINS ENTER FOURTH DAY South Korea is grappling with worsening devastation as relentless torrential rains continue for a fourth consecutive day, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across the country. The intense downpours, concentrated in the central and southern regions, have already left dozens dead, many missing, … Read more
NORTH KOREA BANS FOREIGN TOURISTS FROM NEW BEACH RESORT North Korea has unexpectedly banned foreign tourists from accessing its newly built Wonsan-Kalma coastal beach resort, sparking widespread speculation about the regime’s intentions and the future of its tourism sector. The luxurious beach resort, located along the east coast of the country on the Sea of … Read more
Damage Mounts in South Korea as Torrential Rains Enter Fourth Day South Korea is grappling with worsening devastation as torrential rains continue for a fourth consecutive day, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructural damage across several regions. The relentless downpours, which began earlier this week, have paralyzed daily life and prompted urgent rescue operations as … Read more
Syria Believed It Had Green Light from U.S., Israel to Deploy Troops to Sweida In a surprising geopolitical revelation, Syrian government officials reportedly believed they had received tacit approval from both the United States and Israel to deploy troops to the southern province of Sweida. The claim, based on reports from diplomatic sources and regional … Read more
US ISSUES WARNING OF “VERY STEEP” TARIFFS ON RUSSIA IF UKRAINE CEASEFIRE NOT REACHED IN 50 DAYS The United States has issued a stark ultimatum to Russia, warning of “very steep” economic tariffs if Moscow fails to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within the next 50 days. The statement, delivered by a senior White … Read more
NORTH CAROLINA DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Chantal barrels toward the southeastern United States, bringing heavy rain, dangerous winds, and the potential for widespread flooding. The declaration was issued late Wednesday as meteorologists warned that the storm … Read more
COUCHE‑TARD’S FAILED BID TO ACQUIRE SEVEN & I SPARKS JAPAN M&A DEBATE Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche‑Tard’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire a controlling stake in Japan’s Seven & i Holdings has reignited a national conversation around corporate governance, shareholder rights, and the openness of Japan’s business environment to foreign mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In a deal … Read more