Recent studies done by the University of Colorado have shown that climate warming is resulting in slower snow-melts, and this could negatively impact the amount of water reaching reservoirs… Read More
South Africa is still suffering the effects of the recent drought that affected most of the country and is still affecting some areas. Agriculture took a major knock, causing food prices to… Read More
Buhari apologises over petrol, electricity shortages
President Muhammadu Buhari has apologized to Nigerians over the total blackout and the protracted long queue in filing stations which h… Read More
Power the Polls, an effort backed by Major Civic groups and Businesses, that recruited hundreds of thousands of People to serve as Poll Workers in 2020, is Relaunching its efforts ahead of t… Read More
President Biden on Friday, will sign a Declaration on Migration, alongside other Leaders from the Western Hemisphere laying out a Framework Officials said will aim to Manage flows of Migrant… Read More
Tether Operations Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Tether”) is a blockchain-backed company. Driving stablecoin (USDT) with the biggest market cap, the company has launc… Read More
If you’re thinking about visiting Ireland, you needn’t think twice. This country has been named the friendliest country in the whole world and it’s only studded with histor… Read More
Environmental problems concern not only the present but also the future, for they decide whether the coming generations will live on earth safely and happily. —— Anthropologist H… Read More
Last night, the Internet learned that Patreon fired their entire security team, abruptly.
For those asking for a primary source: https://t.co/Wja4t5QrY6Someone scoop up Emily Metcalfe (@… Read More
By Stephan Ossenkopp, independent analyst
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is having a dramatic impact on the living standards of the European population. In addition, the U.S. is exploitin… Read More
In a world where Apple and Samsung have dominated the smartwatch market, it is really hard to find a quality brand outside of the big two producing high-quality smartwatches. However, not ev… Read More
We did it! We navigated the famous “Tail of the Dragon” and have the tales to go with it.
The “we” part of this story is the Southeast Regional Automotive Media Assoc… Read More
The housing market has been booming for the past few years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
That said, there are some trends that should keep you on your toes if you’r… Read More
More than 4.1 billion records were compromised in just the first half of 2019. It is estimated that 28% of small firms annually experience data breaches, with as many as 10% of those enterpr… Read More
Each year, thousands of individuals are impacted by natural disasters and man made disasters. Such significant unfavorable occurrences have the potential to result in a catastrophic loss of… Read More
The head of the ECOWAS Observation Mission says irregularities occurred during the Nigerian presidential elections, including late start of voting and material shortages. There is still unce… Read More
Hundreds of Tunisians rallied Sunday in defiance of a protest ban, demanding the release of more than 20 prominent figures opposed to the president who were arrested in recent weeks. The pre… Read More
South Africa's new Electricity minister, Dipuo Peters, has pledged to end the country's long-standing power crisis within the next few months. The reshuffle, which also saw the dismissal of… Read More
Germany is overhauling its immigration rules to bolster a rapidly shrinking workforce, with plans to simplify the citizenship process and lift a ban on dual citizenship. The plans are one of… Read More
The junior doctors' union has revoked its offer for members to cross the picket line at one hospital after claiming they were "misled" over staffing issues. The British Medical Association (… Read More
The junior doctors’ union has revoked its offer for members to cross the picket line at one hospital after claiming they were “misled” over staffing issues. The British Med… Read More
Environmental activists in Germany celebrated the closure of three nuclear reactors on Saturday, marking a major victory in the country's decades-long fight against nuclear power. The reacto… Read More
Cuba is facing significant fuel shortages due to economic conditions, and as a result, a number of events have been cancelled or moved online. Some colleges are moving classes online due to… Read More
The new study examining ecosystems in the continent found that 64% of the suitable land for elephants historically has been lost in the past three centuries, mostly in Asia. The study also f… Read More
1. Sudan's conflict has killed more than 750 people, displaced millions, and caused widespread food shortages in the country.
2. Both sides of the conflict have a history of breaking ceasefi… Read More
SAN SALVADOR, May 22 (IPS) – Chronic water shortages make life increasingly difficult for the more than 10.5 million people who live in the Central American Dry Corridor, an arid strip… Read More
Lawmakers in several US states are proposing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights and in expanded roles including serving alcohol in… Read More
New data shows that almost 24% of Victorian senior high school students in Years 10, 11, and 12 left school early last year, up from 21.8% in 2021, with workforce shortages, COVID-19, and th… Read More
Sudan is facing critical shortages and a humanitarian crisis as the conflict between rival generals enters its third month. The regular army has accused paramilitaries of "abducting and murd… Read More
South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban in Kent and Sussex due to a record demand for drinking water. Some households in the region have been without water for six days, with some cust… Read More
Germany's parliament has approved a plan to attract more skilled workers to the country and address labour shortages in a growing number of professions. The plan includes a "points system" w… Read More
Tunisian Muslims are struggling to afford sheep for the upcoming Feast of Sacrifice due to an economic crunch and high prices. The national butchers union has asked the mufti of the Republic… Read More
The EU is facing severe droughts and water shortages due to climate change, and there is a need for a Blue Deal to secure access to water for all citizens. Decreasing precipitation and incre… Read More
A backup of U.S. passport applications has caused significant delays for travelers, with too few staff to handle the increasing demand. The backlog is attributed to pandemic-related staffing… Read More
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has resigned after his four-party coalition collapsed due to deep divisions over migration. The issue of reining in migration has been a longstanding concern… Read More
The United Nations has warned that southern Iraq's marshland is facing its worst heatwave in 40 years, leading to a drastic drop in water levels. Iraq is ranked as one of the five countries… Read More
Iraq's Water Crisis: The Devastating Impact of Drying RiversDid you know that Iraq is facing a water crisis of alarming proportions? As rivers dry up and reservoirs reach critically low leve… Read More
Iran has begun a two-day nationwide shutdown due to extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in many cities. The shutdown, which includes governmental offices, banks… Read More
The head of Tunisia's largest trade union, Noureddine Taboubi, called on Western nations to support migrants arriving in Libya and criticized Tunisia's new Prime Minister for potentially lac… Read More
American cities are facing housing shortages and a surplus of vacant office space due to the pandemic. As a solution, city leaders are turning to office-to-housing conversions, which are gai… Read More
The news of Iraq’s “heist of the century” investigation sent shockwaves throughout the country as people wondered what would happen next. Interpol had been asked to issue R… Read More
Inflation in the United States rose to 3.2 percent in July, the first increase in a year, driven by higher housing costs. However, core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy pri… Read More
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, speaks during a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023The United Nations human rights chief sounded the alarm about I… Read More
A Texas judge presiding over Republican challenges to the 2022 election losses near Houston said a quick ruling should not be expected, as no GOP voters testified that they were unable to vo… Read More
Violent crime is increasing in North Korea due to food shortages and economic difficulties caused by poor harvests and COVID-19 shutdowns. The rise in weapons-related offenses and murder is… Read More
School districts across the country are facing a shortage of bus drivers, leaving families scrambling to find alternative transportation for their children. This shortage is occurring at a t… Read More
Over 1,200 Sudanese refugees under the age of five have died in nine camps between May and September, mostly due to suspected measles and malnutrition. The conflict in Sudan has overwhelmed… Read More
Russia has imposed an indefinite ban on the export of diesel and gasoline to most countries, which could disrupt fuel supplies and worsen global shortages. The ban, effective immediately, ai… Read More
Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate in the world, is focusing on the student housing rental market due to increased demand. Kathleen McCarthy, Blackstone's global co-head… Read More
South Africa has culled 7.5 million chickens in an effort to control two strains of avian influenza that have caused dozens of outbreaks across the country. At least 205,000 chickens have di… Read More
The largest healthcare strike in U.S. history is currently taking place, with 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in California walking off the job. The three-day strike is focused on wage incr… Read More
An 80-year-old woman in Sakhalin, Russia, has been found to have lived her entire life with a needle in her brain, which was likely a result of a failed infanticide during World War II. The… Read More
Niger's military regime, which seized power in a coup in July, has announced a significant reduction in the country's 2023 national budget due to international sanctions. The regime states t… Read More
The Amazon Region is currently facing one of the worst droughts in its history. This is due to extreme weather events caused by warming waters in the Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, leadi… Read More
Unions representing 75,000 health care workers who went on strike against Kaiser Permanente have reached a tentative agreement with the company. The strike, which lasted three days, involved… Read More
Quebec Premier François Legault defends the decision to increase tuition fees for out-of-province students in order to protect the French language. The tuition hike will see costs for… Read More
Residents in Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, are facing food shortages and skipping meals due to soaring rice and cooking oil prices since the military junta took power in February 2021. The… Read More
The Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip has continued for 20 days, with Hamas launching a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians. Israel… Read More
Peru's highlands are experiencing severe water shortages, leading farming families to sell their livestock due to lack of feed. The district of Arapa in the department of Puno, home to 9,600… Read More
Around 5,000 Myanmar nationals, including hundreds of children, have fled into China due to an ethnic army offensive in northern Shan state. The displaced individuals are currently in Yunnan… Read More