The conflict in Iran is hurting millions of people – bills are rising and energy markets are in decline. But a distorting effect of war is that some industries do well: that’s how our global financial system works, as certain sectors, like energy, can thrive amidst turmoil while others suffer. In this case, a group…
Jakarta, Indonesia — At least five people were killed when a massive avalanche of garbage hit Indonesia’s largest landfill and several others were missing after heavy overnight rain caused a garbage dump to collapse, officials said on Monday . Rescue workers worked carefully amid unstable piles of garbage. More than 300 search and rescue personnel,…
Work is underway on a new £33.27 billion rail line to connect millions of people. The Chūō Shinkansen is a Japanese train line under construction between Tokyo and Nagoya, with plans to extend to Osaka. The initial section is between Shinagawa Station in Tokyo and Nagoya Station in Nagoya, serving Sagamihara, Kofu, Iida and Nakatsugawa…
Lest there be any doubt, special relationship repairs are pending. Expressing grief over America’s decline, President Donald Trump had just come out of Dover Air Base when his attention turned toward the British Prime Minister. Trump clearly feels hurt that an old ally abandoned him during his time of need. After all, this president upholds…
The passengers on the plane are clasping their hands above their heads. Law enforcement officers are entering together after the plane has circled. One passenger was removed from the flight. A dramatic scene was witnessed aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The plane was forced to divert to Atlanta on…
India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad, defeating New Zealand by a margin of 96 runs. On the same ground, where they were worn down by pressure and anticipation in the 50-over showpiece against Australia two-and-a-half years ago, the co-hosts scored 255-5 in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 cheering…
Kaavan, the elephant, lives alone in Islamabad’s Margazar Zoo after the death of his companion, but after campaigns, the giant was eventually released and taken to a new home. A giant elephant was given as a gift but remained isolated for 35 years (Image: AFP/Getty Images) ‘The world’s loneliest elephant’, Kaavan, spent 35 years in…
