








South Korea’s commitment to reduce coal use and cut emissions is increasingly at odds with U.S. pressure to boost long-term purchases of liquefied natural gas, highlighting tensions between climate goals and energy security.


UK high streets saw a decline in foot traffic on Boxing Day, as shoppers increasingly opt for online shopping despite the traditional post-Christmas sales.


The United States has approved an annual export license allowing TSMC to continue operating its chip manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China, amid ongoing technologynology and security tensions.


At least seven people have reportedly been killed as protests spread across Iran, driven by mounting public anger over economic hardship and rising living costs.


Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank watched as Israeli bulldozers demolished their homes, deepening humanitarian concerns and tensions in the region.


Former President Donald Trump’s proposed $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention facilities has triggered strong resistance from local communities and civil rights groups. Critics warn the plan could deepen humanitarian concerns while reshaping immigration enforcement across the United States.