"A comprehensive study recently published in the journal Nature warns that the Amazon rainforest, often dubbed the "lungs of the earth," is on the brink of a catastrophic tipping point by the year 2050 due to the combined pressures of deforestation, drought, fires, and climate change. This critical threshold, if crossed, could lead to irreversible damage, transforming vast stretches of this biodiverse ecosystem into drylands.
Ukraine claims to have significantly weakened Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea by disabling a third of its fleet, including the recent sinking of the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov.
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday.
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
China has condemned the United States for revising its official stance on Taiwan, demanding that Washington "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed a statement from its website that explicitly said it does not support Taiwan's independence.
DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that recently upended global AI markets, has temporarily halted downloads of its chatbot app in South Korea following concerns from regulators over data privacy and transparency.
European leaders convened in Paris on Monday for an emergency summit aimed at formulating a response to the Trump administration's abrupt diplomatic shift on Ukraine, which has left EU officials increasingly concerned about their diminishing role in peace negotiations. The meeting, called by French President Emmanuel Macron, follows Washington's decision to pursue direct talks with Russia without European participation, a move that has reignited anxieties over NATO's cohesion and Europe's security autonomy.
Prince Harry's recent remarks about discussing landmines with his five-year-old son Archie have drawn sharp criticism from royal commentators, who accused him of exploiting Princess Diana's legacy to gain public sympathy. The controversy erupted after Harry, speaking at the Invictus Games in Canada, recounted how Archie had asked to see footage of his late grandmother walking through a minefield in Angola.
Chinese President Xi Jinping convened a high-profile meeting with leading private-sector executives, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, in Beijing on Monday, in a move widely seen as an effort to reassure the business community following years of regulatory crackdowns.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Sunday, vowing to "open the gates of hell" if Hamas does not release all hostages still held in Gaza. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said Israel and the United States have a "common strategy" to dismantle Hamas' military and political presence in the enclave.
Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday that they have not been invited to the upcoming U.S.-Russia peace talks set to take place in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns that Kyiv could be left out of negotiations determining the country's future.
Russian forces have intensified their attacks on Ukrainian positions in the east, with heavy fighting reported near the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukraine's military confirmed 261 combat engagements over a 24-hour period on Saturday, more than doubling the daily average from previous days and marking the most intense day of combat so far this year
A 23-year-old Syrian man accused of carrying out a deadly stabbing attack in Villach, Austria, had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) and was radicalized online, Austrian officials said Sunday. The attack, which occurred Saturday afternoon, left a 14-year-old boy dead and five others wounded, prompting heightened security measures across the region.
Senior Trump administration officials are set to meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia as part of the White House's efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, according to multiple U.S. government sources.