[Nyasa Times] Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a
BANGKOK, June 2 - Cambodia said on Tuesday it has informed the United Nations and Thailand that it has launched a compulsory conciliation process under international law aimed at resolving a long-running maritime boundary dispute with Bangkok.
It said small, powerful magnets can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed by children.
Newly created grassland habitats that compensate for nature lost to development can effectively support wild pollinators like bees and hoverflies, according to a first of its kind study in the Netherlands. The findings are published in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
The idea of replicating Bali’s success across the Indonesian archipelago through the “10 New Balis” initiative was one of the country’s most ambitious economic development visions when it was first launched a decade ago. The objective was compelling: diversify tourist flows,
France, England, Scotland and Norway are among the nations who will play World Cup group games at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.
Taiwan's position in the global AI supply chain is anchored by TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker.
[Unicef] New York -- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown has shared a personal reflection of her early days as a new parent to mark the start of Parenting Month in June.
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series after more than half the acts dropped out. “Man, I need good news. I need some relief. And I’ll tell you why,” Stewart said at the top of his monologue.
[African Arguments] For twenty years I have worked strengthening African governance and multilateral institutions. Across each sector - security, economic development, education reform and humanitarian aid - I heard inspiring politicians agree to ambitious international
Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv, setting off fires in various areas of the city. At least three people were killed in the Ukrainian capital.
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday newsroom work across Africa. It has entered quietly through routine tasks such as transcription, headline writing, translation and content preparation.
[The Conversation Africa] A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. The request was brought by the Pan African Lawyers Union and other African civil society organisations. They've asked the court to issue advice on what
[Daba Finance] Morocco has displaced South Africa at the top of the African Development Bank's Africa Industrialisation Index for 2025, ending a 15-year run for South Africa as the continent's leading industrial economy. The AfDB, which unveiled the report at its Annual
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
EV sales in the Philippines jumped 36 per cent in the first quarter this year as motorists sought alternatives to soaring petrol prices.
Plastics, medicines, cosmetics—there are very few everyday products that do not rely on using fossil resources. A European research team led by Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin is now aiming to revolutionize this cornerstone of the chemical industry: as part of the CarboNcare
Companies must now implement protective measures, including by limiting file access by employee rank.
Multiple hosts on ABC’s “The View” slammed Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner for his litany of controversies, after reports surfaced over the weekend that he sent sexually explicit messages to women after he married his wife. Alyssa Farah Griffin, who served as
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms.
The Korean action maestro's first feature in roughly a decade lands in U.S. theaters Sept. 9 via Neon after a buzzy world premiere in France.
Bollywood has long been known for punishing schedules, with shifts often stretching from 12 to 18 hours.
The authorities said the crackdown will bring cleanliness and order to the city.
The former executive producer of “60 Minutes” took a moment Monday night to issue a warning about what’s happening to the long-running newsmagazine under its latest executive producer — and the people who currently run CBS News. “CBS News and ’60 Minutes’ are institutions, not
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday indicated that he is willing to take a federal appeals court decision restricting his transgender military ban to the Supreme Court. Earlier in the day, a divided federal appeals court panel ruled that the Trump administration, under a
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
In early 2026, the EU extended its domestic carbon pricing to key products from beyond its borders. This is managed through the "Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism" (CBAM). Exporters of polluting goods to the EU must pay a climate tariff, unless their country has its own
People caught feeding pigeons in the restricted areas can face fines of up to 1 million won (S$845).
The question is not so much about whether multilateralism will endure, but how it is evolving, say Sarah Teo and Jane Chan from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
It was supposed to the most groundbreaking structure the world had ever seen. But now, this multi-trillion-dollar “smart city” is collapsing.
Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly (Ariz.), Adam Schiff (Calif.) and Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday introduced legislation to block the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, which the Department of Justice (DOJ) scrapped earlier in the day. The bill, dubbed the Drain the
"She was my first friend and lifelong confidant," Jamie wrote in a tribute to her sister, who died at age 69 on May 30
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
In December 2025, Indonesia quietly abandoned plans to close the Cirebon-1 coal power plant.
They will get a 4.75 per cent pay rise to $920.69 a week from July.
The framework, which takes effect Jul 1, provides a comprehensive and formalised legal basis for China to force the unwinding of completed overseas transactions.
The Gotham Television Awards were handed out Monday night at the Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, marking an important step as Hollywood inches closer to September’s Emmy Awards. Netflix led with 22 nominations heading into the evening, but it was HBO Max that walked away
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that peacekeepers will be needed in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end -- an option likely to face opposition from the United States and Israel. Last August, the UN Security Council, under US pressure,
Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey. Syrian authorities have said the country was experiencing an "exceptional" rise in water
“It’s pretty clear that the president has to say very explicitly that there’s not going to be a weaponization fund,” Sen. Chuck Grassley said.
Demand for luxury homes could fall as the tougher rules weigh on buyers' ability to pay deposits.
NASA has completed its final inspection of the primary mirror on the Roman Space Telescope, which measures 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) in diameter and contains a layer of silver hundreds of times thinner than a human hair, at 400 nanometers.
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says two high-rise apartment buildings have been hit and there are fears people are trapped under rubble.
The companionship economy includes paid partners for running, sightseeing and even eating hotpot.