U.S. Strategic Interest in Greenland: Security and Geopolitics in 2026
As of 2026, the U.S. continues to view Greenland as vital for Arctic security and resources, reigniting debates over sovereignty and global strategy.
News & Insights Across Asia
As of 2026, the U.S. continues to view Greenland as vital for Arctic security and resources, reigniting debates over sovereignty and global strategy.
Illegal fishing and climate change push Tunisia’s great white sharks toward extinction, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods, new research reveals.
A year after the Eaton Fire, Southern California families face ongoing insurance disputes and delayed aid, hindering recovery efforts.
A severe Arctic blast sweeps across Europe, causing travel chaos and subzero temperatures. Authorities warn of ongoing disruptions as icy conditions persist into mid-January 2026.
Severe storm exacerbates Gaza’s humanitarian crisis as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face critical challenges. Two fatalities reported amid infrastructure collapse.
A powerful winter storm with 231 km/h winds caused widespread power outages affecting 750,000 customers across the western and central U.S., disrupting travel and energy markets.
Washington state declares emergency as historic flooding displaces thousands, with rivers reaching unprecedented levels and more rain forecasted this week.
Record-breaking atmospheric river causes flooding and landslide risks across Washington and Oregon, prompting emergency declarations.
Following a magnitude-6.8 earthquake in Xizang’s Dingri County, experts predict a low chance of major landslides but caution about future risks from rising temperatures and melting snow.
Japan experiences a 20% surge in heatstroke cases in July, with over 43,000 hospitalized amid temperatures exceeding 35°C. Elderly residents are most affected.
A new report reveals that one in four people in Germany experienced health problems due to extreme heat this year, underscoring the significant impact of rising temperatures on public health.
A severe drought in Sicily has devastated grain fields and left livestock without pasture. Damages reach 2.7 billion euros. Farmers struggle to feed and water their animals.
Brazil faces severe drought affecting over 1,000 cities, leading to widespread fires and disruptions, especially in the Amazon region, as reported by government departments on July 24.
Wildfires have broken out across Turkey’s Izmir province, leading to evacuations and threatening historic sites like Ephesus. Firefighters are battling the blazes amid challenging conditions.
Heavy rains have caused severe floods and landslides in Switzerland’s Mesolcina Valley, leaving three people missing as rescue operations continue.
Severe flooding in Bangladesh’s northeastern Sylhet region has displaced tens of thousands and affected millions, as heavy rains and upstream waters continue to wreak havoc.
Chilean prosecutors have accused a firefighter and a forestry official of deliberately starting wildfires that killed over 130 people in February. Both suspects are detained as the investigation continues.
Severe flash floods caused by unusually heavy rains in northern Afghanistan have resulted in over 300 deaths and destroyed more than 1,000 homes, according to the UN food agency.
An exceptional heat wave in Mexico has caused widespread power outages across 20 states. President Lopez Obrador reassures citizens of sufficient power capacity and a commitment to address the situation.
Teluk, a fishing village in Indonesia’s Banten Province, grapples with mounting plastic waste washing ashore due to changing weather patterns, impacting both the environment and local fishermen’s livelihoods.