Pope Leo, the first U. S. pope, recently spoke out against the idea of a military intervention in Venezuela. He suggested that the U. S. should focus on dialogue and economic measures instead of force. This comes as the Trump administration has been considering various options to address Venezuela's
France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari
Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two
People from different fields have different ideas about what sustainability means in global health. This is important because the One Health approach is becoming more popular. One Health is about looking at human, animal, and environmental health together to solve big problems like pandemics and cli
A recent incident involving U. S. military drone strikes on suspected drug traffickers has sparked controversy and raised serious questions about justice and international law. The initial strikes, which targeted boats suspected of carrying drugs, were already controversial due to the lack of clear
The US military has been striking boats suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in 83 deaths. Recent reports suggest that a second strike was ordered on a damaged boat with survivors, sparking debates about the legality of these actions. A "double-tap" strike involves a second attack after the fir
Ubisoft's stock is in the spotlight again. Barclays' Nick Dempsey has kept his Hold rating on the company, setting a price target of €6. 40. This news comes after a recent report from Dempsey, who is known for his decent track record in the Communication Services sector. Dempsey isn't the only one
Early buzz about the new Avatar movie, "Fire and Ash, " is making waves. Critics who got a sneak peek are calling it a must-see experience. The film, directed by James Cameron, takes viewers back to the vibrant world of Pandora. This time, the story dives deeper into the Sully family's struggles and
In a recent turn of events, Japan's top financial and economic leaders chose not to react to the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) signal about a possible interest rate hike. This comes after Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at the possibility of a rate increase this month. The ministers' silence is notable. Typical
In a recent development, a South Korean court decided not to hold former finance minister Choo Kyung-ho in custody. This decision came as prosecutors were looking into his role in the brief martial law imposed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court explained that there
