A record 20 million tourists visited Mexico by May 2026, raising concerns about increased human trafficking and sexual exploitation, particularly affecting women and children.
A Ukrainian attack on an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea has drawn a threat of retaliation from Tehran, although Kyiv aims to prevent further escalation.
Illegal cryptocurrency mining operations are reportedly causing significant electricity theft and overloads on national grids across Southeast Asia.
Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete have reportedly led to the evacuation of thousands of individuals and caused the deaths of three firefighters.
