GEORGETOWN — President Irfaan Ali declared victory in Guyana’s elections on Thursday, claiming a renewed mandate to lead one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. His announcement came before the final count was certified, but preliminary tallies showed his People’s Progressive Party ahead in seven of the nation’s ten
ÁVILA, Spain — The charred hills outside this historic city bear the marks of a summer firestorm that forced hundreds to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs. Crops were reduced to ash, homes were lost, and firefighters battled walls of flame for days. For Prime Minister
APIA, Samoa — Provisional results from Samoa’s snap election point to a sweeping victory for La’auli Leuatea Schmidt and his FAST party, placing him on the brink of becoming the nation’s next prime minister. The caretaker leader, Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, suffered a resounding defeat after forming a new political party
Sanaa, August 31, 2025 — A humanitarian crisis deepened in Yemen this weekend as armed forces raided the offices of several United Nations agencies in the capital, detaining at least eleven aid workers. The staff, drawn from agencies including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, were taken from their posts
Investment slowdown under uncertainty Climate tech investment has cooled in 2025, with funding down 19% compared to last year, according to CTVC. While “mega-deals” above $100 million rose 31%, early-stage rounds fell sharply — seed by 26% and Series A by 12%. “We found a real slowdown in the first
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand was thrown into political turmoil on Friday when the Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ruling that a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader had compromised her integrity and violated ethical standards. The decision removed her immediately from office, cutting short a premiership that
Treaty Nears Entry into Force Delegates continued work at the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of the High-Seas Biodiversity Treaty in New York this week, debating draft rules on funding and procedures as the treaty moves closer to becoming operational. The Agreement — formally adopted in June 2023
With the world already confronting accelerating climate disasters, the Trump Administration has intensified its campaign to roll back multilateral environmental agreements. The strategy is unsettling allies, emboldening oil producers, and leaving fragile negotiations in disarray just weeks before the United Nations General Assembly. Oil Politics and Trade Coercion The administration’s
NATADOLA, Fiji — Pacific nations have taken another step toward strengthening regional cooperation with the launch of the Pacific Interparliamentary Assembly (PIPA), a new institution designed to formalize dialogue among parliaments and create a stronger legislative voice for the region on the global stage. Previously operating as the Pacific Islands
Key Takeaways About the Awards The CSO Awards North America 2025, organized by Futur/io Institute, celebrate the top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers shaping corporate sustainability in the U.S. and Canada. These leaders drive strategies that align business operations with climate goals, social responsibility, and planetary boundaries. The recognition underscores how
