India is now the most populous country in the world. And it’s ready to become a tourism force
Travel
June 13, 2023
India is now the most populous country in the world. And it’s ready to become a tourism force
CNN — Having recently become the world’s most populous nation, India has sparked much speculation about whether it will continue…
Myanmar junta suspends aid access to a million people in state devastated by Cyclone Mocha
World
June 13, 2023
Myanmar junta suspends aid access to a million people in state devastated by Cyclone Mocha
Myanmar’s ruling junta has suspended humanitarian access to western Rakhine state, where more than a million vulnerable people are in…
Saudi Arabia is now stealing sporting headlines as prince pursues global ambitions
Middle East
June 13, 2023
Saudi Arabia is now stealing sporting headlines as prince pursues global ambitions
CNN — Saudi Arabia has been in the headlines a lot lately – this time for trying to find its…
Nine out of 10 people are biased against women, UN report finds
World
June 13, 2023
Nine out of 10 people are biased against women, UN report finds
CNN — Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying…
China records fewest marriages in more than three decades as population crisis looms
World
June 12, 2023
China records fewest marriages in more than three decades as population crisis looms
Hong Kong CNN — China last year recorded its lowest number of marriages since public records became available, furthering a…
Australia’s having an intense flu season, and it could be a signal of what’s to come in the US
Health & Fitness
June 12, 2023
Australia’s having an intense flu season, and it could be a signal of what’s to come in the US
CNN — It’s only June, but scientists in the US are already thinking about flu season. As always at this…
Wagner chief rejects Russian Defense Ministry efforts to rein in his force
World
June 12, 2023
Wagner chief rejects Russian Defense Ministry efforts to rein in his force
The boss of the Russian private military company Wagner says he won’t sign contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry, rejecting an…
A third of young men in Germany think violence against women is ‘acceptable,’ study finds
Life & Style
June 12, 2023
A third of young men in Germany think violence against women is ‘acceptable,’ study finds
CNN — A third of young men in Germany find it acceptable to use violence against women, according to a…
Air quality over the US and Canada is slowly getting better. But the threat of more wildfires sending smoke across the border looms
Environment
June 12, 2023
Air quality over the US and Canada is slowly getting better. But the threat of more wildfires sending smoke across the border looms
CNN — Major US cities trapped under a thick, orange blanket of smog this week will soon get a reprieve,…
‘Horrific bus tragedy’ leaves multiple dead after wedding in Australian wine region, police say
World
June 12, 2023
‘Horrific bus tragedy’ leaves multiple dead after wedding in Australian wine region, police say
CNN — Multiple people are feared dead in Australia after their bus crashed Sunday as they returned from a wedding…