Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith, 30, is a Australian investigative reporter covering breaking news, technology and current affairs. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
Sudan Floods Submerge Displacement Camps, 12 Dead
The floodwaters did not recede overnight. They rose, and they stayed. In Kassala State, eastern Sudan, that means a slow-motion catastrophe that is only beginni
Swiss Alps Flood Kills One, Exposes Plateau Risk
The flood that swept through southern Switzerland on June 23, 2024, did not just kill one person. It exposed a country whose geography has become a liability. S
Kim Jong Un’s Dual Education Shapes North Korea Path
Kim Jong Un inherited a nuclear program and an economy in tatters. The world has spent the years since 2011 trying to figure out what he will do with both.
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Google Unveils Project Astra Universal AI Agent
Mountain View, California — Google's May 14 announcement landed at a developer conference that has, since 2008, been a launchpad for the company's biggest ideas
Iran Launches 170 Drones, 120 Ballistic Missiles at Israel
For years, Iran fought Israel through proxies. That ended on April 13, 2024. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched a direct, multi-front attack on Isr
Fire Destroys 600 Hectares in Los Alerces Park
A devastating fire has swept through Los Alerces National Park in Patagonia, Argentina, destroying 600 hectares of forest on January 28, 2024. This UNESCO World
OpenAI Adds Voice, Image Features to ChatGPT
OpenAI has taken a significant leap forward in the development of its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, by introducing new voice and image features that
Arizona Hospitals Surge as Heat Emergency Declared
Arizona’s emergency rooms are seeing a surge in heat-related cases as the state weathers a punishing heat wave that prompted Governor Katie Hobbs to declare a s
Pakistan GDP Growth Slows to 0.29% in FY23
Pakistan's economy faced a turbulent fiscal year 2022-23, marked by slowing growth, high inflation, and external pressures, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan released…
WHO Ends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The global COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been a major health concern worldwide since its outbreak in Wuhan,...
Credit Suisse Crisis Hits Swiss Banking Model
When Credit Suisse was founded in 1856, its purpose was concrete: fund the development of Switzerland's rail system. That original mission — building physical i
Adani Group Loses $104B After Hindenburg Fraud Allegations
As of January 31, 2023, the Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate, continues to be a subject of interest due to its diverse business portfolio...
Arizona Governor Hails $12B Taiwan Chip Investment
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on Thursday to celebrate a $12 billion investment by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co…
US Demands Tougher UN Sanctions After N. Korea ICBM Test
On March 27, 2022, the United States called for tougher UN sanctions after North Korea test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date, with Kim…
GIC Splits Sunway Healthcare Stake Payment Into 5 Installments
When Greenwood Capital Pte Ltd signs a share purchase agreement, the money does not arrive in one lump sum. The subscription amount for the 16% stake in Sunway
Singapore, Vietnam Agree on Protected Travel Reopening
HANOI — The first Singaporean delegation to set foot in Vietnam since the pandemic began did not shake a single hand. Every meeting Foreign Affairs Minister Viv
Fed Slashes Rates to Zero, Markets Still Bleed
The Federal Reserve has just fired its biggest available weapon, and markets are still bleeding. On Sunday night, the U.S. central bank slashed interest rates t
Apple Misses Revenue Targets Amid Coronavirus Disruption
Apple Misses Revenue Targets Amid Coronavirus Disruption in China American multinational technology giant Apple Inc. announced on February 18, 2020, that it will not meet…
WHO Maintains 14-Day Quarantine Amid 24-Day Study
The World Health Organization’s decision to stick with a 14-day quarantine for the novel coronavirus, announced February 12, 2020, leaves a Chinese study with a
Starbucks Closes 2,000 China Stores Amid Coronavirus
On January 30, 2020, Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain, closed more than 2,000 branches in China, becoming the first major American company to warn…
Australia Airdrops Food to Save Endangered Wallabies
On January 13, 2020, the New South Wales government began airdropping thousands of pounds of vegetables across the state to feed wildlife affected by the…
Nadella Calls India Citizenship Law ‘Sad and Bad
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella told a New York audience on 13 January 2020 that India's new Citizenship Amendment Act is "sad and bad," prompting…
SEC Revokes Robocash License Over Unauthorized Branches
When a Russian-backed lender sprouted physical branches faster than Philippine regulators could track them, the outcome was nearly written in advance. The Secur
Ex-Indian President Alarmed by Bank Scandal Surge
India's former President Pranab Mukherjee expressed alarm on August 26, 2019, over the rise of bank scandals in the country, which he believes are shaking…
