Trump Criticizes UK on Immigration After Lavish State Visit
Days after a lavish royal welcome, Donald Trump publicly scolded the UK and Europe over immigration at the U.N., creating diplomatic unease.
Politics, World News
Environment, World News
Chinese Architect Kongjian Yu Dies in Brazil Plane Crash
Renowned landscape architect Kongjian Yu, creator of the ‘sponge city’ concept, was killed in a plane crash in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands during a mission to share climate-adaptive urban solutions.
International, World News
Zelensky’s UNGA 2025 Plea: Global Institutions Failing Ukraine
At the 2025 UN General Assembly, President Zelensky accused global institutions of inaction and called for urgent military aid to counter Russia’s aggression and prevent a wider war.
International, World News
Tess Johnston, Preserver of Old Shanghai, Dies at 93
Tess Johnston, the U.S. diplomat who dedicated her life to documenting and preserving Shanghai’s colonial-era buildings, has died at 93. Her work helped save a vanishing architectural legacy.
Politics, World News
Syria’s New Leader Declares End to Era of Crisis at U.N.
In a historic U.N. address, Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Shara declared an end to decades of conflict—but faces deep skepticism from Western powers over his past and promises.
Environment, World News
China Pledges First-Ever Emissions Cuts at U.N. Climate Summit
In a historic move, China has committed to its first absolute greenhouse gas emissions cuts by 2035, signaling a major shift in global climate leadership as the U.S. steps back.
Environment, World News
U.S. Isolated at 2025 U.N. Climate Summit Over Emissions Stance
While over 190 nations pledged stronger climate action at the 2025 U.N. summit, the U.S. remained absent—highlighting a growing global rift over fossil fuels and climate leadership.
Lifestyle, World News
Bolzano, Italy Proposes $1.75 Daily Dog Tax for Tourists
Bolzano, Italy is proposing a daily dog tax for tourists and an annual fee for residents—a move that could reshape pet-friendly travel in the Alps.
Science, U.S. News
New Turbulence Theory Could Smooth Out Bumpy Flights
Physicists have developed a unified model of air turbulence that could lead to better forecasts, safer flights, and fewer bumpy rides as climate change intensifies clear-air turbulence.
International, World News
Denmark Apologizes for Forced Birth Control in Greenland
Denmark’s prime minister issued a long-overdue apology for forcibly implanting IUDs in Greenlandic women, sparking emotional reactions and demands for justice.