The Mekong River, a lifeline for 70 million people across Southeast Asia, is facing a new danger that could endanger the region’s food supply. Rare‑earth mining, driven by global demand for electronics and military equipment, is creating toxic runoff that flows into the river’s tributaries. Th
The U. S. military is preparing a new strategy to pressure Iran. On Thursday, President Donald Trump will learn about the plans from Central Command’s chief, Brad Cooper. The briefing is set for the day after news outlets reported it. The White House has not yet spoken about the meeting. Central Co
The last year’s shooting on Bondi Beach left 15 people dead at a Jewish celebration. A new report from the Royal Commission says more protection is needed for Jewish events and that gun laws should be tightened. The report does not blame the country’s legal system for stopping the attack, but it sho
The story begins with a missing five‑year‑old girl from a small community near Alice Springs. She vanished late on a Saturday, and her family named her Kumanjayi Little Baby according to local tradition. Police discovered a body about five kilometres south of the place where she disappeared, and
"NEXE Innovations, a firm that makes compost‑ready coffee pods, reported its earnings for the quarter ending February 28. Revenue fell to about $143k from $174k a year earlier, mainly because coffee buyers cut back after the holidays and new U. S. tariffs added cost. Still, the company says its over
The United States is set to begin returning money taken from importers after a Supreme Court decision declared President Trump’s tariffs illegal. The first refunds are expected to arrive around May 11, according to a court filing on Tuesday in the U. S. Court of International Trade. The refunds c
The hearing in Washington focused on keeping college campuses open places for debate. A Utah congressman said that when students stop talking to each other because they fear ridicule, learning suffers. He pointed out that many students admit to silencing themselves or even shouting down speake
A quiet parking lot near Beirut’s coast holds a makeshift sign that says “Kfar Kila welcomes you. ” The sign is taped to a traffic light pole beside a tarp tent that now serves as a home for Hassan Yahya. The cardboard board is the only reminder of a village that once thrived along Lebanon’s souther
Bajaj Finance’s stock surged after the company showed that its loan costs are dropping and its asset quality is improving. Analysts say stricter lending rules and better borrower health have created a solid foundation for future growth. The firm confirmed it still expects profits to rise 23‑24% n
A pair of men in their twenties were sentenced after a month‑long spree that saw them target ATMs across five states. The offenders, both from Texas, used a clever trick: they would sabotage an ATM, then wait for a repair worker to come and open the machine. Once inside, they would intimidate or phy
