Indonesia’s bid to acquire the retired Italian carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi is being pitched as a step toward greater maritime resilience. But it may instead expose a widening gap between ambition and the hard realities of doctrine, budgets and fleet readiness. This month,
The buoyant economy will help the city return to a budget surplus after several years of deficits.
China has ramped up its retaliation against Japan’s accelerating military build-up under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. On Tuesday, February 24, China’s Ministry of Commerce banned the export of dual-use items — goods with both civilian and military applications — to 20
Young Europeans are increasingly looking beyond the continent to work, create and build careers, with Dubai emerging as a primary destination for Gen Z talent.
New research reveals that the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal has been transformed into a corporate-driven policy project dominated by heavy industry lobbying, resulting in a shift away from real decarbonisation toward deregulation and weakened climate rules.
Ursula Von der Leyen’s ‘one Europe, one market’ plan and calls from EU countries for stricter ‘buy European’ rules are central to the new competitiveness strategy. Watch the video for more details.
The Council has decided to extend the European Union’s maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) until 28 February 2027, following the strategic review of the operation. As part of the extension, the
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 - A key party in Malaysia's ruling coalition called on Wednesday for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to be formed to investigate misconduct allegations against the country's anti-graft agency.
Feb 25 - A retired general from an army-backed party that swept Myanmar's election is set to take the powerful role of speaker of parliament, party sources said, which could help the military cement control of government after a return to democratic rule.
Khin Yi is tipped to take the pivotal post of Lower House Speaker, sources say.
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SEOUL, Feb 25 - South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military drills known as Freedom Shield from March 9 to 19, military officials from the countries said on Wednesday.
By Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Feb 25 (Reuters) - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit that both countries have cast as a chance to deepen relations, as regional concerns mount over the risk of military conflict between the
How much will heat, flooding, drought and storms increase as a result of human-induced climate change? In a groundbreaking study, climate researcher Gottfried Kirchengast and his team at the University of Graz have developed a new method for computing the hazards from extreme
President Trump delivered the first official State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday. The speech came with the president beset by low approval ratings, especially on the economy, but seeking to rally his party ahead of November’s midterms. Trump also gave his
More than 300 lawmakers were given the option to choose an item from a gift catalogue "as an expression of appreciation for their success at this very tough election", said Sanae Takaichi on X, adding that no taxpayer money was used.
BEIJING, Feb 25 - China and Germany want to deepen cooperation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Beijing on Wednesday, as Merz began a visit aimed at resetting ties against the backdrop of a widening trade imbalance.
What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has not received requests to remove the mobile application versions of Grindr and Blued from app stores, noting challenges due to such apps being foreign-owned.
Research from the University of Warwick has revealed that butterfly caterpillars use sophisticated rhythmic signals to communicate with ants, helping them gain protection, food, and access to ant nests. The work appears in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
“Project Hail Mary” has been unveiled to members of the film press ahead of its March 20 release, and first reactions are calling Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s sci-fi comedy a “must-see space odyssey” that may prove to be a “major awards player” come Oscar time next year.
The new government in Bangladesh begins its tenure with an unusually crowded foreign policy inbox. The swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as prime minister on February 17, 2026, marks the end of a turbulent transition. Following a commanding mandate in the February 12 general
Videos and photos obtained by local media have reportedly shown the victim with serious injuries.
Microwave meals are convenient – but a new report reveals just how much they could be harming our health and the planet.
What does an air quality index of 7 mean? How does this affect health, and what measures can be taken?
Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change.
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The 700km-long journey from Luxembourg to Lyon ‘showcases France at its finest’, passing through villages, vineyards and heritage sites.
Thousands more people across Devon and Cornwall could join case against water firm A group legal claim against South West Water alleging sewage pollution into coastal waters is harming businesses and individuals has been expanded across Devon and Cornwall. Thousands more
Finding a caterpillar with rhythm was “mind-blowing,” suggesting it might be a more widespread part of animal communication than thought.
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will participate in a ceremony at NATO HQ in Brussels this week to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the former Dutch PM marks a week of similar events in Brussels and elsewhere which all aim to
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
Police said the posters did not meet some “aspects” of the legislation.
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
The hearing for her case was also pushed to March 3 because of her absence from court on Feb 25.
President Trump pitched his vision of a “golden age of America” in record-length remarks to Congress on Tuesday, touting his administration's wins and attacking rival Democrats as he weathers poor approval numbers and frustrations over the economy. The president declared the
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) ripped President Trump over issues around affordability and immigration as she delivered the Democratic response to the president’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Spanberger, a former CIA officer and House lawmaker elected
Addressing a joint session of Congress, US President Donald Trump met repeated standing ovations from Republicans, while Democrats remained seated in protest and sometimes heckled.
“Wisecrack,” an innovative true-crime podcast revolving around comedian Edd Hedges, won the top prize of podcast of the year Tuesday night in Brooklyn at the sixth annual The Ambies awards ceremony honoring excellence in audio content. The iHeartPodcasts series, hosted by
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese's house.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday said Democrats who heckled and shouted at President Trump during the State of the Union "brought shame upon their party and upon themselves." Trump's address was marked by clashes with Democrats over race, crime, immigration and other
Police have said 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was not the intended target of the alleged crime.
Another giant in the world famous wine growing region is shutting down and slashing staff.
