Unusually warm and dry conditions have led to the recurrence of large, destructive forest fires in Western Canada, significantly later than the normal fire season. The blazes have triggered new air quality alerts across major North American cities, underscoring the severe and prolonged impact of climate change on natural disaster cycles. credit … Read More

A major scientific report, released by the UN Environment Programme, confirmed that international efforts to protect the Earth's ozone layer are succeeding, with recovery on track to be fully achieved in most regions by mid-century. The success is attributed directly to the global phase-out of ozone-depleting substances mandated by the Montreal Pro… Read More

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) delivered a shock announcement, signaling a potential near-term move to end its decades-long negative interest rates policy (NIRP), citing growing signs of sustained wage growth and inflation. The decision, if enacted, would be a major turning point for the global financial landscape and Japan’s capital markets. credit … Read More

The European Union officially unveiled the final framework for its new Digital Identity Wallet, which will allow citizens to securely store and use official identification, driver's licenses, and medical prescriptions across all member states. The initiative aims to streamline access to cross-border public and private digital services, enhancing di… Read More