MANILA, March 4 - Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the misuse of public funds and making public threats against President
In a press conference, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.
By Maayan Lubell and Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, March 4, (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered on a career-long ambition to topple Iran's leadership, but his lockstep alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump faces a test as their joint military campaign
Explosions sounded in Tehran Wednesday as the war between the US, Israel and Iran entered a fifth day following earlier strikes on an Iran and retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic across the Gulf region.
Authorities have reported hours-long jams over the weekend while photos show buses lining highways.
The UK is being urged to “pause” a new travel scheme for people visiting Britain. The electronic travel authorization (ETA) is a digital permission to travel to the UK which came into force on 25 February. Most people who have been able to travel to the UK visa free until now
The fatal shooting comes amid heightened scrutiny of police conduct and use of force in the country.
Complex and provocative, Hungarian artist drMáriás is turning more than heads with his jubilee show in Budapest. Figures from world history and modern day politics are frequent targets for his satirical portrait brush.
A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.
March 4 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta announced the launch of a sweeping fuel rationing system for private vehicles on Wednesday, blaming disruptions to the global energy supply chain caused by escalating hostilities in the Middle East. The country's National Defence and Security
Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into As spring unfolds and plants come to life, gardeners often fight a losing battle against the caterpillars who munch their cabbages.
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Ferries in certain European cities are responsible for more toxic air pollution than all the cars in those cities, a new study warns.
Despite high immigration, Germany struggles to retain many EU migrants beyond their first few years in the country, even as they play a key role in the labour market. A new study examines why many ultimately choose to move on.
It’s got to be the most unusual restaurant in Belgium. You could be forgiven for thinking that Flylounge is going to whisk you off to some exotic destination. In fact, it’s been rather cleverly turned into a multi-function space that doubles as a restaurant.... and is located
The case has gripped South Korea, where there is no regulation on how far into pregnancy an abortion can take place.
The aim would be to create space for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise after the deaths of its leaders, sources said. Any Kurdish operation from Iraq would likely require significant U.S. military and intelligence support
China will resolutely defend its sovereignty, security and development interests, a spokesman said.
(Corrects to insert paragraph 1 dropped words "sailed through") SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - An oil tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, heading to a United Arab Emirates port to load crude in a rare voyage since the Iran war disrupted shipping in the Middle
BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with the United States to promote communication on all levels, while upholding its "red lines" and principles, Lou Qinjian, a spokesperson for its parliament, said on Wednesday. The National People's Congress opens its
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nobel Peace Prize laureates visiting Kenya to commemorate Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day have challenged African governments to urgently reform education systems and policy frameworks to meaningfully integrate youth into the continent's
The church popularly known as Moonies came under scrutiny after the 2022 killing of ex-PM Shinzo Abe.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera are projected head into a runoff after allegations of an affair with a former staffer rocked the lawmaker's candidacy, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gonzales and Herrera will head into a May runoff in the
Budget cuts have forced many regional administrations to scale back programmes and tighten spending.
As Tehran's missile fire drops sharply, Netanyahu and Trump press their advantage – but differences over the war's duration, mounting economic costs and political blowback in Washington threaten to complicate the campaign's next phase
Texas State Rep. Steve Toth (R) is projected to pull off a victory in Tuesday’s primary, unseating fourth-term incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), according to Decision Desk HQ. Toth’s win all but ensures he will represent the deep-red Texas 2nd Congressional District in
Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.
By Parisa Hafezi and Alexander Cornwell DUBAI/TEL AVIV, March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. assault on Iran was ahead of schedule, said the top American commander for the Middle East, as Israel and the U.S. targeted sites deep inside the country, and Iran carried out strikes around
Crystals have repeatedly been found at archaeological sites alongside Homo remains. Evidence shows that hominins have been collecting these stones for as long as 780,000 years. Yet, we know that our ancestors did not use them as weapons, tools, or even jewelry. So why did they
Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong have also seized assets or detained individuals linked to the Prince Group.
The pop megastar is in search of love, ecstasy, enlightenment, and all sorts of fun on a fourth album that subverts expectations and gets weird in delightful ways
Superstars don’t stay relevant by doing what people expect, or even what their fans necessarily want. Crowd-pleasing is a fast track to becoming a nostalgia act, where an artist is trapped in a loop of playing to type (i.e. the hits and only the hits) year after year. It’s not
The Chines conglomerate could be forced to divest over security concerns
[The Conversation Africa] When we seek happiness, what exactly are we searching for? And when we wish happiness on someone else, what is it that we truly desire for them?
[The Conversation Africa] Obesity - which the World Health Organization classifies as a disease - is not just an individual issue; it is shaped by the systems people live in. Research shows that urbanisation, economic status and food marketing strategies, for example, play a
[IPS] Nairobi -- Relying on donor funding is not the right way to finance biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity is not a charitable cause. It is actually part of the sovereign natural assets, and so we need to look at ways in which countries can link their economies to
By Erin Banco, Humeyra Pamuk and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources
He is accused of leaving oily smears at Katori Shrine in Chiba.
Another live service game is heading to the graveyard. Will the industry keep trying?
Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.
Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, the Fars news agency said Tuesday. Khamenei, who led the country for 36 years, was killed at 86 during a wave of US-Israeli attacks on Saturday. He was originally from Mashhad, Iran's
Former Pentagon official Laurie Buckhout is projected to win the Republican primary in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Buckhout defeated four other GOP candidates: Asa Buck, Robert Hanig, Eric Rouse and Ashley-Nicole Russell. She will
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa were projected to win their respective primaries for Texas governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown. Abbott is seeking a fourth term leading the red state, which hasn’t elected a Democratic governor
A new agriculture and fisheries skilled worker visa will also be introduced for seasonal workers.