International News Desk, New York, USA.

07/07/2025

06/07/2025

Authorities are still racing to find victims in central Texas, including 27 people from Camp Mystic, a girls summer camp in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in less than two hours during torrential rains that triggered flash flooding in parts of the state. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.

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Parts of central Texas saw a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies. Follow for live updates on the rescue effort, including the search for more than 20 girls from a summer camp in the region.

06/07/2025

Thousands of people gathered in India's Dharamshala to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama.

Thousands of people gathered in India’s Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama – a key milestone in the life of the spiritual leader and Nobel Peace laureate known for his message of compassion and his quest for greater freedoms for Tibet under Beijing’s rule.

06/07/2025

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90.

06/07/2025

A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean Sea is combining with a powerful heat dome to cause Europe to swelter under a brutal early summer heat wave.

It's a pattern that's popping up frequently as the planet warms.

A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean is combining with a powerful heat dome to cause Europe to swelter under a brutal early summer heat wave.

01/07/2025

While there have been no major disruptions to the global oil supply so far, the attacks on Iran — by Israel and then the US — have rattled investors, sending oil futures soaring by around 10% since the start of hostilities, among fears Iran could retaliate by disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

While there have been no major disruptions to the global oil supply so far, the attacks on Iran — by Israel and then the US — have rattled investors, sending oil futures soaring by around 10% since the start of hostilities, among fears Iran could retaliate by disrupting shipping in the Strait of...

22/06/2025

A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE ...

"In a world where divisions frequently dominate the discourse, exceptional individuals endeavor to bridge the divide by providing support to those in need, irrespective of personal affiliations. We must epitomize this selfless ethos, offering assistance without expectation of recompense or recognition. By doing so, we not only uplift others but also cultivate a more compassionate society. This sentiment resonates with my values".

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17/06/2025

28/05/2025

. Say region risks renewed conflict as resentments grow. As protests across the Niger Delta continue to grow, stakeholders say that multi-billion oil pipeline and facilities surveillance contracts given to ex-warlords by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, need to be reviewed in....

21/05/2025

*Economic Comparison: Canada vs United States*
*Overview*
The United States has the world's largest economy, with a GDP of $20.5 trillion, while Canada ranks 10th with a GDP of $1.7 trillion. Here's a breakdown of key economic indicators:

*Key Indicators*
- *GDP per capita*: The US has a higher GDP per capita at $63,000 compared to Canada's $46,000. However, when adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), Canada's GDP per capita is $50,000, while the US remains at $63,000.
- *Economic Growth*: The US has a slightly higher 5-year average GDP growth rate at 2.4% compared to Canada's 1.9%.
- *Unemployment Rate*: The US has a lower unemployment rate at 3.9% compared to Canada's 5.9% (although more recent data shows Canada's rate at 6.9% and the US at 4.2% as of April 2025).
- *Inflation*: The US has a higher inflation rate at 2.4% compared to Canada's 0.9% (although more recent data shows Canada's rate at 1.7% and the US at 2.3% as of April 2025).

*Government Finances*
- *Government Debt*: The US has a higher government debt-to-GDP ratio at 105.8% compared to Canada's 90.6% (although more recent data shows Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio at 110.77% and the US at 120.79% in 2024).
- *Government Expenditure*: Canada's government expenditure accounts for 40.5% of its GDP, while the US has a lower ratio at 38.1% (although more recent data shows Canada's expenditure at 44.71% and the US at 37.59% in 2024).

*Other Key Differences*
- *Trade*: Canada's economy is more trade-dependent, with exports and imports accounting for 32.1% and 34.1% of its GDP, respectively. In contrast, the US has a more domestic-focused economy, with exports and imports at 12.2% and 15.3% of its GDP.
- *Taxation*: The US has a higher income tax rate at 37% compared to Canada's 33%. However, Canada's corporate tax rate is lower at 15% compared to the US's 21%