A global recession is more likely than not to happen this year, following the Trump administration's tariff broadside. That's the opinion of JPMorgan analysts, who raised their forecast to 60% Thursday,

Sea ice plays many important roles for the global climate: Its white surface can reflect energy back into space, helping the planet cool. It also acts like a blanket for the ocean, insulating it and preventing ocean heat from reaching the atmosphere. Less sea ice means more heat goes in Earth’s systems, warming the atmosphere and the oceans.

Universal health coverage in the Global South is under threat because of decreased financing as funds are being diverted for other priorities, host South Africa told the second G20 Health Working Group meeting here on Wednesday.

The trade war President Donald Trump promised has begun, threatening the world economy and straining the United States’ longstanding alliances in Europe and Asia

Opponents of Trump's plan that imposes 10% tariffs on imports from all countries say it could fuel inflation while spinning the economy to recession.

Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs

The penalties announced on Wednesday unleashed turbulence across world markets and drew condemnation from other leaders facing the end of an era of trade liberalization that has shaped the global order for decades.