US says it wants Palestinians to have a country of their own – but its actions say otherwise
Jul 23, 2024 05:57 am UTC| Insights & Views
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state in May 2024, bringing the total number of countries that do so to 144. The United States is not one of them. The U.S. has officially favored a two-state...

‘Dark leadership’ is a threat to Canada’s tourism industry
Jul 23, 2024 05:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
Its summer and that means high season and busy times for the tourism sector. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, over 285 million tourists travelled internationally from January to March 2024, an...

Biden Steps Down, Ushering in a Historic Shift in American Politics
Jul 21, 2024 23:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
In an unprecedented decision, Joe Biden has announced his resignation as president of the United States effective at noon on Jan. 20, 2025. Biden becomes one of the few sitting American presidents who opted not to seek...

Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather’s hot
Jul 21, 2024 16:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
When summer arrives in the UK, it seems to appear suddenly. One day we can be wrapped up cosy winter woollies the next we are panic buying fans and ice lollies. Any sudden and extreme change in temperature can be...
DRC conflict risks spreading: African leaders must push for solutions beyond military intervention
Jul 21, 2024 16:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views
In response to the deepening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Security Council established a panel of independent experts in 2023 to examine the situation and provide it with options...

Is Australia becoming a dumping ground for unrepairable appliances?
Jul 21, 2024 16:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Australians have a love affair with household appliances. The national household appliance market is projected to reach A$13 billion in 2024 a figure that grows each year. On average, Australian homes have five large...

Jul 21, 2024 16:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate
Anyone whos lived in a sharehouse knows it only takes one person to send the household off the rails. Everyones life is affected when one housemate leaves out food, plays loud music all night or routinely uses all the hot...