115,000 kg of plastic collected on a Bali beach... and a single swell to plunge back into the emergency
In recent months, Bali's Kedonganan beach has become the symbol of an extraordinary environmental mobilization.
Nearly 300 children killed since the start of the Middle East conflict
This is the dramatic assessment published by Save the Children, according to which the military escalation in the region is hitting the youngest hardest: air raids, bombings and massive displacements are leaving hundreds of thousands of families without homes, security and essential services.
Two days' compulsory teleworking: a historic turning point for employees in this state
The Australian state of Victoria is preparing for a turning point that promises to fuel debate in the work place.
Strait of Hormuz accessible once again, but with restrictions
Since February 28 - the day of the US-Israeli strikes against Iran - the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively paralyzed. Traffic has collapsed by 81% compared with levels at the start of the year: from 10.3 million gross tons per day to around one million.
Acid rain and bombs on Teheran, a disaster for humanity and the environment
The bombing of crude oil depots in Tehran and the fire at the Bapco refinery in Bahrain have triggered an emergency that goes beyond flames.
Why it's almost impossible to get a pet out of Dubai (and what happens to those who stay)
Leaving Dubai with your pet is no easy task. Between compulsory vaccinations, health tests and administrative authorizations, the procedure can take weeks or even months.
War drives oil price over $100 per barrel: highest since 2022
Brent opened on Monday, March 9, at $108.5 per barrel (at the time of publication it's quoted at $105.17 per barrel, the price is constantly being adjusted), up 17% from a week earlier. West Texas Intermediate stands at $104.9, +15%. These are the highest levels since 2022, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted global energy markets. This time around, the catalyst is the war in Iran.
Middle East: Italy raises its air defense to the highest level
Tension is mounting in the Middle East, and Italy seems to be moving forward on two parallel fronts: avoiding any direct involvement in the conflict, the authorities assure us, while strengthening national security and that of its military abroad.
Iranian women's soccer team protest against the regime
A silence that speaks louder than a thousand words: the Iranian women's national team chose not to sing the national anthem before the opening match of the Asian Cup in Australia against South Korea, which they eventually lost 3-0.
2026 Paralympic Games: ban on Ukrainian uniform with country map
On the eve of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, a new controversy mixing sport and geopolitics has erupted.