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Based on recent satellite data from MapBiomas, the extent of wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon reached its minimum on record in 2025. The largest tropical rainforest globally experienced a reduction of 80 percent in burned area, totaling 3.1 million hectares—a

Global energy markets face renewed upward price pressures as ongoing maritime disruptions in the Middle East constrain maritime transit routes for petroleum shipments. In a comprehensive commodities research report published by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., analysts outlined scenarios where persistent

– Malaysia has stepped up its preparations for increasingly hot and arid conditions as El Niño gains strength across the Pacific. The Alliance for a Safe Community emphasized the importance of early intervention to safeguard water resources, public health, agriculture,

– A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit off the southern Pacific coast of Mexico on Friday, causing strong tremors across Chiapas and neighboring nations. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter roughly 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán, with the quake

– The International Organization for Migration has issued a call for $98 million to aid Venezuela’s earthquake relief operations. The funds are intended to support emergency response and early-stage recovery efforts over a period of 12 months. Two significant earthquakes

– A Scottish employment tribunal awarded former waiter Raymond Joseph £5,469.04 after ruling that racial harassment occurred at a PizzaExpress establishment. During an argument in April 2025, a colleague repeatedly referred to Joseph as an American and a “Yank,” and

– Nearly 200 wildfires burned across Ontario on July 15, with the majority of blazes concentrated in the northern region. Provincial authorities reported 183 active fires at 3 p.m. The Northwest Fire Region recorded 136 fires by evening, including 63

Official estimates indicate that about 5.6 million vehicles will be subject to the tax in the 2028-29 fiscal year. The Office for Budget Responsibility has certified projected revenue of £1.1 billion for that year. Revenue is expected to grow to

– On July 14, the United Nations Security Council approved an extension of the monthly reporting on Houthi assaults in the Red Sea for another six months. Resolution 2826 maintains the existing mandate until January 15, 2027. The resolution instructs

India and Australia expanded ties on July 9, 2026, with agreements covering defence, energy, technology and education. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the third annual summit in Melbourne. Their governments announced 18 outcomes