Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress
More than 30,000 protesters gathered in South Korea’s capital in broiling heat on Saturday, demanding more aggressive action by the government to combat global warming.
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In Threatened Island Nation, Pope Hears Plea for Climate Action
In the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea, hundreds of people may soon have to abandon their homes, pushed inland by the rising sea. Hundreds more were buried in a devastating landslide this year. Around the country, intensive logging is shrinking the island’s lush rainforests, and mine tailings have polluted its rivers.
U.S. Blowback to Steel Merger Vexes Japan
The prospect that President Biden is ready to block a merger between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel on national security grounds is stirring discontent in Tokyo, where some officials view the action as casting Japan, a key U.S. ally, as a threat.
World swelters through its hottest summer on record for the second year running
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record, according to the European Union's climate monitor, extending an alarming run of temperature records that has put the planet firmly on course to notch its hottest year in human history.
7-Eleven Rejects Takeover Bid From Big Canadian Chain
The owner of 7-Eleven has rejected a buyout offer from a Canadian convenience store giant, snubbing a deal that likely would have been the largest foreign-led acquisition of a Japanese company.
China’s Sanergy puts blame for Hong Kong stock meltdown on major investor’s forced stake sale
“The group’s business operation remains normal, and there is no material change to the business operation and financial position of the group,” Sanergy said in its statement.
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour
JAKARTA — Pope Francis arrived on Tuesday (Sept 3) in Indonesia, the first leg of an ambitious four-country Asia-Pacific tour in which he is expected to urge global action on climate change.
China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue
China urged the European Union to be "objective and fair" and careful with words and actions on issues in the South China Sea, after the bloc remarked on an incident that occurred over the weekend.