Bolivia ‘s multi-billion dollar lithium deals with foreign nations are under threat following the recent election. Right-wing presidential candidate Jorge Quiroga has vowed to cancel contracts with Chinese and Russian firms if he wins October’s runoff vote. Political Shake-Up Puts Lithium Contracts in Jeopardy The future of these lithium deals is a central issue in…
Introduction Global plastic pollution treaty talks have entered overtime as negotiators scramble to reach a deal. The discussions, meant to conclude on Thursday, were extended to Friday amid deep divisions over curbing virgin plastic production and regulating waste. Key Divisions Delay Plastic Pollution Agreement The United Nations-led talks in Geneva aim to create the first…
Israel’s Defense Minister has declared that Gaza City will be razed if Hamas does not agree to the government’s terms for ending the war. The ultimatum demands the militant group’s complete disarmament and the release of all remaining hostages. Cabinet Approves Gaza City Assault-Military Plans The Israeli cabinet has approved plans for a massive military…
Catastrophic Punjab floods have now impacted over 4.1 million residents across 4,100 villages, according to the latest official figures. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the death toll has risen to 56 since the crisis began on August 26. Director General Irfan Ali Kathia provided these sobering statistics during a media briefing in Lahore….
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly honored his nation’s soldiers for their role in the Russia-Ukraine war. In a series of state-sponsored events, Kim decorated returning troops and consoled the children of fallen soldiers, according to a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Friday. Kim Jong Un Praises “Heroic”…
The Israeli military destroyed a second Gaza high-rise in two days, issuing a swift evacuation order before reducing the 15-story Sousi Tower to rubble. This escalation occurs amid a threatened ground offensive on Gaza City and growing international pressure. Evacuation Orders and Building Destruction According to residents, the Israeli army gave them approximately 20 minutes…
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. This marks the fifth time the US has blocked such a measure since the war began in October 2023. The vote occurred during the Security Council’s historic 10,000th meeting. It proceeded against a dire backdrop of…
China accuses the US of “unilateral bullying” following a American push for allies to impose tariffs over China’s purchase of Russian oil. This sharp accusation fuels tensions as officials from both nations engage in critical trade talks in Madrid. The Chinese commerce ministry issued a formal statement on Monday, strongly opposing Washington’s request. The U.S….
Asylum seekers housed in hotels across the South East of England are reporting intense fear and a “state of constant anxiety,” directly linked to a recent wave of nationwide demonstrations targeting their accommodations. Interviews conducted by the BBC with multiple residents reveal a community living in fear, often too scared to leave their hotels, and…
Pakistan has issued urgent warnings of new river flood peaks on the Chenab and Indus rivers, threatening millions of residents in Punjab and Sindh. The ongoing monsoon continues to batter the country’s agricultural heartland, displacing over 1.8 million people and raising significant food security concerns. National authorities report the seasonal death toll has reached 884…