K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal
For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising cultural and intellectual influence is redefining this established order. He explores how Asia’s booming culture and economy — from K-pop to cutting-edge tech — is sparking creative solutions toContinue Reading
The World Bank Must Stop Ploughing Funds into Factory Farming
Alessandro Ramazzotti is a researcher at the International Accountability Project , an international advocacy organization Animal agriculture is one of the leading drivers of the climate crisis. According to a recent World Bank report, food and agriculture generate almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, of which meat andContinue Reading
Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform
Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29, Read MoreContinue Reading
Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities
Pakistani authorities have declared a health emergency in the country’s east due to smog, Read MoreContinue Reading
COP29: Governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service’ on methane and slash emissions, says UNEP
The UN environment agency chief warned the COP29 climate summit in Baku on Friday that methane emissions must come down – “and come down fast” –to have any chance of controlling global warming. Continue Reading
Coffee, tea and cocoa costs see global food import bill soaring past $2 trillion
The global food import bill is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2024 – fuelled by the rising cost of everyone’s favourite hot drinks – according to the latest Food Outlook released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday. Continue Reading
Alleged Ukrainian rocket strike injures six Russian soldiers in Belgorod
On 14 November, the Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted Russia’s Belgorod using HIMARS, while the rockets were allegedly shot down by air defense forces, Russian Telegram channel Astra reports, citing its sources from emergency services in Belgorod Oblast. As a result, six Russian military personnel and one civilian were wounded, theContinue Reading
Pentagon: US commits $ 7.1 bn in military aid before Biden’s term ends
The Biden administration plans to provide Ukraine with $7.1 billion in military assistance from the Pentagon’s stockpiles before the end of the president’s term, according to Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary. The Biden administration is working to rapidly allocate the remainder of possible military aid for Ukraine before President-electContinue Reading
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia
Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia., Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia. Protesters opposing a proposed measure that would allow Russians toContinue Reading
The role sport boycotts play in Israel’s war on Gaza.
We explore what role the sports field could play in a movement to boycott Israel over its war on Gaza., The Stream We explore what role the sport field could play in a movement to boycott Israel over its war on Gaza. Scenes of destruction flooded social media timelines whenContinue Reading
CNN Calls Out Fox News For Eating Up RFK Jr.’s Health Views With Devastating Supercut
CNN’s Abby Phillip pointed to “another person who tried to raise concerns” about food served to American children., Read MoreContinue Reading
Maxwell Frost Could Become The First Gen Z Congressional Leader
The Florida Democrat launched a bid to become co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee., Read MoreContinue Reading
RFK Jr.’s revenge: The Traitor’s controversial health secretary pick is payback for COVID
Well, President-elect Americas Worst Traitor certainly is off to a roaring start, isn’t he? Ensconced at his Mar-a-Lago beach club with the richest man in the world glued to his side every moment, he’s busy getting a whole new band together for his second term. Aside from his choice ofContinue Reading