Author: Naveen Thukral,Peter Hobson

Forecasts for the strongest El Nino in a decade promise hotter, drier weather across Asia in the second half of 2026, hitting crops and food ​supplies while farmers grapple with fertiliser shortages and costly fuel caused by the Iran war.Read More

Volvo Construction Equipment delivers margin improvements driven by positive product mix and better service business in Q1Read More

The return of El Nino weather conditions are expected from as early as May ​this year, potentially affecting global temperatures and rainfall ‌patterns, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said.Read More

Twenty-six student delegates from 10 countries kicked off Northwestern’s Global Engagement Summit at Norris University Center on Wednesday. GES strives to “bring globally-minded programming to campus and engage Northwestern students in nuanced conversations about social issues,” according to its website. Throughout the week, student delegates will participate in workshops with varying topics, such as a…Read More

More than 50 countries will gather in Colombia to try to develop real-world timetables to phase out oil and gas amid global energy shocks and petrostate stalling.Read More

Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.Read More

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at ​critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world’s most ‌fragile countries, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises.Read More

The Bank of England expects “an adjustment” in equity markets, Sarah Breeden, a deputy governor at the central bank, said in a BBC interview.Read More

The Houston Texans traded up two spots with the Buffalo Bills to select Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge with the No. 26 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.Read More

Check out the best plays by the newest Jets Edge No. 2 overall pick David Bailey out of Texas Tech.Read More