When we think of sugar, we think of it as an abused ingredient in many of the harmful and ultra-processed foods that have been a subject of controversy. However, the sugar industry is no mere accomplice in the war on health and nutrition. Rather, big sugar has its own distinctive history that warrants a feature […]
The British government has launched an investigation into the country’s “energy resilience” following a major electrical substation fire that shut down Heathrow Airport for nearly a full day. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has left thousands of passengers stranded and caused significant disruptions to the UK’s busiest airport, as well as wider concerns about […]
Authorities are investigating a devastating mass shooting that occurred at an unsanctioned car show in Las Cruces, New Mexico, last week. The attack, which left three teenagers dead and 15 others injured, is now the 53rd mass shooting in the United States in 2025 alone. The victims, two 19-year-olds and one 16-year-old, were fatally shot […]
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a sweeping expansion of tariffs on April 2, marking a bold move against long-time trade partners and allies. The tariffs, which Trump is calling “Liberation Day” tariffs, will impose reciprocal trade barriers in retaliation for what he perceives as unfair trade practices and barriers to U.S. exports. […]
Krasnodar, Russia – A drone strike on an oil depot in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region has triggered a massive fire, now spreading across 2,000 square meters of the facility. The attack, which occurred last week, initially resulted in a blaze covering 1,250 square meters, but it has since intensified, prompting urgent firefighting efforts. The oil […]
Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict are intensifying as U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare for a pivotal meeting in Saudi Arabia. The talks, set to take place in the coming days, are focused on negotiating a potential partial ceasefire, which could mark a significant step toward resolving the three-year war. These discussions are […]
London Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest travel hub, was brought to a standstill on Friday following an electrical substation fire that caused a massive power outage. The blaze, which started overnight, severely impacted airport operations, leading to the cancellation of over 1,300 flights. This has left hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded and struggling to make […]
South Africa and Tanzania are taking a major step towards deepening their bilateral ties through an expanded collaboration on the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme, which aims to reduce poverty and increase job opportunities, has been at the heart of South Africa’s socio-economic development initiatives. Now, the two countries are working together to […]
The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea are set to meet in Tokyo today for the first trilateral discussions in 16 months, a critical gathering aimed at strengthening diplomatic and trade relations amid growing economic challenges in the region. The meeting comes as the United States continues to impose trade penalties that threaten […]
Israel’s military has confirmed the interception of two projectiles fired from northern Gaza, which set off sirens in the coastal city of Ashkelon. The announcement came as part of an escalation in military operations in Gaza, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stating that operations will intensify until Hamas releases all hostages taken during the […]