Gold prices spark mining rush in Brazil’s Amazon, fueling deforestation
SAO PAULO (AP) — The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush…
What to know about Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea
BERLIN (AP) — A humpback whale’s likely final days in the Baltic Sea have been livestreamed across the…
Canada Post moving to end home mail delivery
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop…
An unofficial ban keeps K-pop at bay in China
BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than…
Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
Asia turns to coal as Iran war slashes energy supplies
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments.…
Ex-rapper-led upstart party surges toward a Nepal election landslide
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory…
This Amazon tribe was headed for extinction. An unexpected birth brings hope
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pugapia and her daughters Aiga and Babawru lived for years as the only surviving…
Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid…
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
MILAN (AP) — Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon at dozens of protesters who threw…
Feeling disrespected, Novak Djokovic plans on ‘creating my own history’ at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The most successful player ever in men’s tennis felt disrespected, and had to pause…
Govt adds 135 new medicines to essential drug list, prices fixing soon
The list includes diabetes and hypertension medicines but excludes cancer drugs TBS Report 08 January, 2026, 05:45 pm…