El Niño could bring wetter winter to California, raising flood, coastal risks
A potentially strong El Niño is prompting preparations across California, where coastal erosion, wildfire-damaged hillsides and vulnerable…
Vietnam’s semiconductor trade surges as Asia-Pacific supply chains expand
Vietnam’s semiconductor exports grew at an annualised rate of 31.8% between 2006 and 2025, highlighting the country’s expanding role in…
Climate-driven permafrost thaw contaminates drinking water in Norway’s Arctic town
Residents of Longyearbyen in Svalbard have been told not to drink tap water after heavy metals exceeded recommended limits, raising…
Delhi’s ‘Cockroach’ protests challenge Modi’s political image, crackdown on dissent
Student-led demonstrations over alleged voter-roll manipulation and earlier exam-paper leaks have brought opposition groups and young…
Albania’s student protests escalate as Edi Rama rejects calls to resign
Six days of demonstrations over alleged corruption, unemployment and education standards have intensified clashes in Tirana, putting…
Spain’s Ceuta migration backlog raises alarm over asylum rights
Thousands remain stranded in Spain’s North African enclave as authorities face political pressure to accelerate returns, while humanitarian…
Houthi attacks put Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 at risk
Strikes on strategic infrastructure and disruption to investment events threaten investor confidence in Saudi Arabia, raising fears that a…
Bank of Japan signals cautious rate Normalisation as inflation nears 2% target
Governor Kazuo Ueda cites wage growth, tight labour markets and AI-driven demand as inflation risks, while warning that poorly calibrated…
China’s economy grows 4.5pc in 3Q, export strength offsets domestic weakness
Strong overseas shipments lift growth from a three-year low, but a prolonged property slump and cautious consumers continue to challenge…
