US envoy to UN urges Russia, China to halt support for North Korea’s weapon programs

After a notable El Niño phase, a shift to La Niña is expected by late 2024. This change is likely to increase rainfall in regions like Australia, Southeast Asia, and India but may cause drier conditions in the Americas. The exact impact on crops remains uncertain, with predictions leaning towards a mild La Niña effect. […]

Guyana’s economy will grow by 38% this year, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF). First tapped by Exxon Mobil in 2015, offshore oil reserves have made the nation’s economy four times larger in five years. The IMF sees this rapid expansion continuing. “The mid-term growth looks brighter than ever,” notes the IMF report. The agency […]