Developments in the ongoing UN climate summit in Geneva: Fallout
Negotiators at the Geneva UN climate summit grappled with loss-and-damage finance, adaptation funding, and mitigation language as nearly 200 countries pressed for results.
Rising tensions in South China Sea naval exercises escalate
Simultaneous naval drills and patrols around the Spratlys and Paracels have raised the risk of miscalculation, with regional and extra-regional powers boosting presence.
Impact of the 2026 Spring Equinox climate anomalies: How drought, floods and jet-stream shifts reshaped the season
The 2026 spring equinox triggered jet-stream shifts that produced contrasting droughts and floods worldwide, increasing mid-latitude temperature variance by about 18%.
Easter 2026 global celebrations: Cities, Churches, Customs
Where, when and how communities worldwide will mark Easter in 2026 — dates (April 5 and April 12), Vatican plans, Orthodox services, and travel and crowd notes.
Spring 2026 global climate summit negotiations expose deep rifts over finance, ambition, and carbon markets
Negotiators at the Spring 2026 global climate summit are deadlocked over 2030 targets, a loss-and-damage fund, and rules for international carbon markets.
Impact of the global tech sector stock market fluctuations
How global tech stock swings since 2021 reshaped portfolios, corporate plans and investor behavior — and the indicators that will determine the next leg of volatility.
NCAA March Madness Final Four matchups: Who has the edge?
A tactical guide to NCAA March Madness Final Four matchups: which styles, numbers, and coaching moves decide the title and where market lines will shift.
Final negotiations for the 2026 UN Climate Summit: Key stakes
As final negotiations begin, ministers will haggle over loss-and-damage finance, mitigation tied to 1.5°C, fossil-fuel language, and a timetable for the $100B pledge.
Final preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers kick into high gear across confederations
National teams, federations and broadcasters are completing stadium checks, VAR commissioning and travel plans as final preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers intensify.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup host city announcements
How cities, stadiums and local organizers are rushing to meet FIFA’s technical, transport and accommodation requirements before the 2026 host city confirmations.