JAKARTA, Dec 4 - Indonesia will revoke mining permits if companies are found to have violated rules on flood-ravaged Sumatra island, the energy minister said as questions intensified about the role of deforestation in worsening the deadly disaster.
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, Dec 4 - Iranian drones swept through the mountain air of northern Iraq's Kurdistan region in mid-July, homing in on their targets: oilfields run by Americans.
[Malaria Consortium] During times of conflict, access to healthcare is sometimes one of the first basic needs to go unmet. The consequences of humanitarian crises include severe disruptions to healthcare, such as acute shortages in the healthcare workforce and inadequate health
To unlock the upgrades for your town in Octopath Traveler 0, you need unique items and in this guide we list their locations.
Finding new citizens is part of your mission in Octopath Traveler 0 and here you find all the ones you can recruit in each town in the game.
Elite enemies in Octopath Traveler 0 are powerful foes you should hunt down if you plan on creating the best town in the game
During your journey in Octopath Traveler 0, it's possible to change your character's appearance and give them new colors.
Here’s an overview of the best starting choices in Octopath Traveler 0, including the best food and items to pick.
What starting job should you pick in Octopath Traveler 0? We break down the options in our guide.
Learn who are the best helpers you can recruit in Octopath Traveler 0 and be sure to be prepared for every fight in the game
Here's where you can find the characters from the first Octopath Traveler in Octopath Traveler 0 and recruit them as companions.
Our Metroid Prime 4 beginner's guide includes combat and puzzle-solving tips to get you going in Retro's latest Metroid game.
Here are 11 beginner's tips to help you prepare for your jouney in Octopath Traveler 0, explaining what you should keep in mind to enjoy this game.
A newly revealed trove of photos depicts 10,000 people who had died in Bashar al-Assad’s brutal prison system during his last decade in power.
Pace of area’s temperature rise, outpaced in US only by Alaskan Arctic, apparently increased in past five years The US region called New England is widely known for its colonial history, maple syrup and frigid, snow-bound winters. Many of these norms are in the process of
Early detection and preparedness are key to preventing bird flu from becoming a bigger threat to human health, the ECDC said.
You need Metroid Prime 4's Psychic Boots to walk on psychic platforms. Here's how to get the Psychic Boots in Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Prime 4's Carvex boss fight is the first big test for Samus' psychic powers. Here's how to beat Carvex in Metroid Prime 4
Nootka lupins, introduced in the 1940s to repair damaged soil, are rampaging across the island, threatening its native species It was only when huge areas of Iceland started turning purple that authorities realised they had made a mistake. By then, it was too late. The Nootka
Destroyed habitats, poaching, and prey depletion have dramatically reduced tiger habitats around the world. Today, tigers occupy just 5–10% of their historical habitats. But on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, an important population of critically endangered Sumatran tigers
A remarkable resistance to venom has been discovered in a frog that feasts on hornets despite their deadly stingers. This frog could potentially serve as a model organism for studies on mechanisms underlying venom tolerance.
If convicted, Tei faces up to 20 years prison time and a fine.
[GAVI] Geneva, Switzerland -- The Boards of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) convened to further strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress toward shared goals: reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children with
Dec 3 - The United States has halted plans to impose sanctions on China's ministry of state security over a massive cyber spying campaign to avoid derailing a trade truce struck by both countries this year, the Financial Times said on Wednesday.
HONG KONG, Dec 4 - Hong Kong authorities rushed on Thursday to remove mesh netting on all buildings undergoing renovation across the city after the material was blamed for fanning a blaze last week that has killed at least 159 people.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 - Malaysian authorities on Thursday charged a former top aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with receiving bribes, increasing scrutiny on the premier's pledge to crack down on corruption.
[This Day] The latest analytical report released by McKinsey & Company has showed that the African continent's data centre market could unlock between $20 billion and $30 billion in annual revenue by 2030, driven by the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud
Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, the prime minister’s former senior political secretary and mining boss Albert Tei Jiann Cheng, were charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday (Dec 4).
China wants its consumers to spend again. This ambition sits at the center of a newly unveiled action plan issued by Beijing last month, a sweeping attempt to engineer demand by reshaping what households buy rather than how much they earn. The initiative is expansive,
[UN News] The deadly legacy of conflicts old and new - from Gaza to Sudan and beyond - continues to kill and maim civilians on a near-daily basis, mine action workers said on Wednesday, as they appealed for greater support for their lifesaving work in the face of deep funding
[Democracy Works] The G20 moment presents a critical opportunity for African political leadership to shape global governance in ways that reflect its priorities around climate justice, equitable development, and inclusive democracy. South Africa's G20 presidency and the
[The Conversation Africa] Africa's drylands are often imagined as vast, empty spaces. Romantic wilderness on the one hand. Zones of hunger, conflict and poverty on the other. Media stories tend to emphasise crises and scarcity, portraying these regions as peripheral and fragile.
Like a ghost in the night, Bilal Shorba, the artist they call the "Syrian Banksy", slipped through the rubble of Daraya to paint his murals, praying that Bashar al-Assad's gunners wouldn't spot him. Returning from exile to one of the devastated cradles of the Syrian revolution
SYDNEY, Dec 4 - Australia's internet regulator said a teen social media ban would be the first domino to fall in a global push to rein in Big Tech, as Meta's Instagram, Facebook and Threads began locking out hundreds of thousands of accounts ahead of a deadline next week.
About 95,000 customers in Brisbane and other parts of Queensland faced an outage on Dec 3.
The European Parliament recently backed changes to the rules around the labeling and marketing of plant-based meat alternatives. New definitions specify that words like "burger," "sausage," or "steak," refer exclusively to animal protein. To get to the meat of the matter, this
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of covering up lethal strikes carried out on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and placing the lives of U.S. service members at risk. "You know, when the president
Humanitarian groups warned the scale of rescue and recovery efforts was unprecedented.
The appointment by both side of mission heads and Lebanon's willingness to political negotiations could halt the stampede toward a military confrontation. Israel should consider granting achievements to the government in Beirut to curb Hezbollah
BEIJING, Dec 4 - French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, seeking stronger commercial ties, as the European Union prepares to toughen up its trade rules.
Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.
The filmmaker is coming off the back-to-back success of 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good.'
Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for months as children go to orientation days, and families prepare with new uniforms, bags and lunch boxes. Significant adults in the child's life are eager to
Jon M. Chu is taking his talents to Paramount Skydance. The “Wicked” director has inked a multi-year first-look film and TV deal with the David Ellison-led studio. Though Chu most recently helmed the blockbuster musical “Wicked: For Good” for Universal, he and his Electric
It follows six arrests and the launch of a criminal probe into the Wang Fuk Court fire, said to be Hong Kong’s worst in decades, which has claimed at least 159 lives.
The Oscar winner called Dano "weak sauce" when discussing his picks for the best films of the 21st century on 'The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast.'
The student-led National Citizen Party faces entrenched rivals with deep networks and resources as polls approach in 2026.
DHAKA, Dec 4 - Thousands in Bangladesh flocked to hear the plans of the students who toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina when they launched a new political party this year, but now it finds itself struggling to translate the street power into votes.