PERSPECTA

News from every angle

Results for "UN"

200 stories found

Tornado Devastates French Village, Injuring Dozens and Damaging Homes
WorldBBCle-mondehelsingin-sanomat+14nosfazberlingskeDWle-figaroFrance 24orfaktualne-cz+6 more27m ago17 sources

Tornado Devastates French Village, Injuring Dozens and Damaging Homes

A powerful tornado tore through a village in southwestern France, injuring dozens of people and damaging hundreds of homes. The severe weather event caused significant destruction and disruption in the Aude region.

Cultural Piece on Virginia Woolf
Culturedelo28m ago

Cultural Piece on Virginia Woolf

A cultural piece titled 'A Walk with Virginia Woolf' explores the author's writing and the sense of unease or even fear it evoked upon first encounter.

Tokio Marine Considers Takeover of Australia's Suncorp
BusinessFTchannel-news-asiainvesting-com38m ago3 sources

Tokio Marine Considers Takeover of Australia's Suncorp

Tokio Marine is reportedly weighing a multibillion-dollar takeover of Australia's Suncorp, following Berkshire Hathaway's recent stake acquisition in the company. Suncorp is being eyed as a preferred takeover target by the Japanese insurer.

Five Women Successfully Summit Spantik Peak
WorldDawn39m ago

Five Women Successfully Summit Spantik Peak

Four women mountaineers from Gilgit-Baltistan, joined by a Romanian climber and a male mountaineer from Punjab, successfully summited the 7,027-meter Spantik Peak without high-altitude porters.

Trump Administration Proposes New H-1B Visa Fees and Asylum Seeker Visa Revocations
PoliticsReutersbloombergNYT+22wsjle-mondeThe GuardianCNNFox NewsaftonbladetforbesThe Independent+14 more54m ago25 sources

Trump Administration Proposes New H-1B Visa Fees and Asylum Seeker Visa Revocations

The Trump administration proposed a new fee of over $100,000 for H-1B skilled worker visas and also planned to revoke up to 200,000 visas for asylum seekers. These actions follow a court defeat and aim to significantly alter immigration policies.

Donald Trump Invests in Elon Musk's SpaceX
BusinessReutersBarron'sSCMP+10aktualne-czfortuneYahooTimes of Indiandtvrolling-stonechannel-news-asiaThe Week+2 more58m ago13 sources

Donald Trump Invests in Elon Musk's SpaceX

Financial disclosures revealed that Donald Trump purchased shares in Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, in June. This investment comes amidst ongoing discussions about the future of AI and its potential control by major tech companies.

Viva Energy and EOS Report Record Half-Year Profits
Businessinvesting-com1h ago

Viva Energy and EOS Report Record Half-Year Profits

Viva Energy announced a record profit for the first half of 2026, driven by strong refining margins and a reduction in debt. Similarly, EOS also reported a record profit for the same period, attributed to a surge in demand for counter-drone technology.

Colombian President Orders Immigration Crackdown and Deportations
PoliticsAPbloombergThe Guardian+11aftonbladetberlingskeder-standardorfYahoohindustan-timesiefimeridanewsbeast+3 more1h ago14 sources

Colombian President Orders Immigration Crackdown and Deportations

Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced an immigration crackdown, ordering raids and vowing deportations of migrants without legal status under a 'Colombia First' policy.

US Pushes for Sudan-Wide UN Arms Embargo After Peacekeeper Deaths
WorldAPAl Jazeeradr-dk+36yle-uutisetfazaftonbladetBarron'sberlingskeDWle-figaroFrance 24+28 more1h ago39 sources

US Pushes for Sudan-Wide UN Arms Embargo After Peacekeeper Deaths

The United States is urging the UN Security Council to expand its arms embargo to cover all of Sudan, following an ambush in South Sudan that killed two UN peacekeepers and injured seven others. This proposal comes amidst broader UN discussions on various global conflicts and human rights issues.

French Tourist Dies in Death Valley After Car Gets Stuck
WorldBBCThe Guardianhelsingin-sanomat+2Barron'sder-spiegel1h ago5 sources

French Tourist Dies in Death Valley After Car Gets Stuck

A French tourist died in Death Valley National Park after his car became stuck in mud, leaving him stranded in the extreme heat. Authorities found the individual deceased following the incident.

Indian Student Applications to US Colleges Decline by 15%
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-times1h ago2 sources

Indian Student Applications to US Colleges Decline by 15%

A new report indicates a 15% drop in applications from Indian students to US colleges, representing one of the steepest declines from any country. This trend suggests a significant shift in international student enrollment patterns.

South Korea Pledges to Help Trump Revive Talks with North Korea
PoliticsSCMP1h ago

South Korea Pledges to Help Trump Revive Talks with North Korea

South Korea and the US have agreed to maintain close coordination to revive dialogue with North Korea, days after Pyongyang rejected President Donald Trump’s overtures and launched ballistic missiles. South Korea's Foreign Minister expressed commitment to these efforts.

Oil Tanker Struck by Projectile Off Oman Coast
Worldruvtagesschauaftonbladet+11berlingskesvenska-dagbladetla-repubblicavgel-mundoiefimeridandtvnewsbeast+3 more16m ago14 sources

Oil Tanker Struck by Projectile Off Oman Coast

An oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the engine room. The crew is reported safe, and the incident has led to persistent tensions in the region.

Cyprus Events Roundup for Tuesday, August 25
Worldin-cyprus28m ago

Cyprus Events Roundup for Tuesday, August 25

A roundup of events happening this week in Cyprus includes a modern retelling of Homer's Odyssey, a saxophone concert in Protaras, various gallery exhibitions, and new cinema releases.

Zelenskyy Declines Invitation to Bled Strategic Forum
Politicsdelo28m ago

Zelenskyy Declines Invitation to Bled Strategic Forum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not accept an invitation from Janez Janša to attend the Bled Strategic Forum, where Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga are key figures.

US Sanctions on Iran Intensify Middle East Standoff, Sparking Global Reactions
Worldhindustan-times31m ago

US Sanctions on Iran Intensify Middle East Standoff, Sparking Global Reactions

New US sanctions on Iran have intensified the Middle East standoff, with Iran predicting a US defeat and outlining plans to counter the measures. The US Treasury Secretary has threatened economic punishment against countries doing business with Iran, impacting global markets, while Pakistan's Army Chief visited Tehran in an effort to mediate tensions between Iran and Washington.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo Announces New Solo Single Release
CultureKorea Heraldyonhap-englishbillboard+1tempo-english53m ago4 sources

BLACKPINK's Jisoo Announces New Solo Single Release

BLACKPINK member Jisoo is set to release a new solo single next month, with teasers indicating a September 4 release date. This announcement follows other solo project news from fellow group member Lisa.

Haiti Gang Attack Kills Dozens Near Port-au-Prince
WorldAPReutersAl Jazeera+16dr-dkyle-uutisetcbcnosaftonbladetberlingskeDWglobe-and-mail+8 more1h ago19 sources

Haiti Gang Attack Kills Dozens Near Port-au-Prince

A brutal gang attack near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, resulted in the deaths of at least 30 to 40 displaced people. The victims were reportedly killed in a church during the assault.

Canada to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Goods
Politicsbloombergfazvg+3morningstarnational-postndtv1h ago6 sources

Canada to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Goods

Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs targeting various US goods, along with loans and benefits for affected industries, in response to US tariffs. This move signals Canada's readiness for an economic conflict with the United States.

Saudi Arabia and France Deepen Economic and Cultural Ties During MBS Visit
BusinessReutersBBCbloomberg+52le-mondeAl Jazeeradr-dkhelsingin-sanomatnosfazBarron'sberlingske+44 more1h ago55 sources

Saudi Arabia and France Deepen Economic and Cultural Ties During MBS Visit

Saudi Arabia and France announced several new agreements and partnerships during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to France, focusing on cultural initiatives like the AlUla extension and a new cultural center in Paris, as well as economic and health cooperation. The visit also saw the unveiling of a 'colossal' theme park project near Paris and a joint call for Iran diplomacy and support for a Palestinian state.

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Fatalities in Mexico and India
Worldhindustan-timesel-universal-english18m ago2 sources

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Fatalities in Mexico and India

Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding and disruption, including one fatality in Acapulco, Mexico, where rivers overflowed and swept away vehicles. Simultaneously, Delhi-NCR in India experienced severe flooding, choking roads and causing traffic chaos, prompting a red alert in parts of the capital.

Supreme Court Sides With Trump on Mail Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+97bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+89 more32m ago100 sources

Supreme Court Sides With Trump on Mail Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a temporary victory to the Trump administration, allowing its controversial mail-in ballot restrictions to proceed ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. This decision clears the way for the implementation of Trump's plan regarding mail voting.

US Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Iran, Threatening 'Economic D-Day'
WorldAPReutersBBC+28bloombergNYTFox Newstimes-ukder-spiegella-repubblicapublicoTimes of India+20 more40m ago31 sources

US Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Iran, Threatening 'Economic D-Day'

The United States has announced a new round of extensive sanctions against Iran, targeting its military officials, cyber groups, and shipping industry. This move, described by some US officials as an 'economic D-Day,' has prompted strong warnings of retaliation from Iran and raised concerns about deepening tensions with other nations like China and India.

Icelandic Stepfathers Debate EU Membership
Politicsruv1h ago

Icelandic Stepfathers Debate EU Membership

Kristján Vigfússon and Jökull Sólberg Auðunsson, close stepfathers with a shared interest in politics, are at odds over the significant issue of continued EU membership, humorously stating they express their love by arguing.

Hanwha Aerospace to Establish US Entity for LNG Business
BusinessKorea Heraldyonhap-english1h ago2 sources

Hanwha Aerospace to Establish US Entity for LNG Business

Hanwha Aerospace announced its plan to launch a new entity in the United States to focus on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. This strategic move aims to expand the company's presence in the US market.

SK Hynix Union Rejects Tentative Wage Deal
PoliticsKorea Heraldstar-malaysia1h ago2 sources

SK Hynix Union Rejects Tentative Wage Deal

Members of the SK Hynix union in South Korea have voted to reject a tentative wage agreement. This decision indicates ongoing disagreement over compensation between the company and its employees.

Executives and Directors Sell Millions in Block and Palantir Stock
Businessinvesting-com2h ago

Executives and Directors Sell Millions in Block and Palantir Stock

Several executives and directors from Block and Palantir have sold significant amounts of company stock, totaling millions of dollars. These sales include Block's business lead Owen Jennings, ecosystem lead Brian Grassadonia, director Anthony Eisen, and Palantir's chief accounting officer Buckley and CEO Alexander Karp.