This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. On May 30, 2018, US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis announced that, “in recognition of the increasing connectivity, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, today we rename the US
'We don’t have the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids, but we do have kakapo," says New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Deidre Vercoe.
In Poland, vasectomy is becoming an increasingly popular method of permanent contraception among men. In contrast, female tubal ligation is illegal on request.
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At least one AI model in every war game escalated the conflict by threatening to use nuclear weapons, the study found.
Commenting on the worst-ranking airlines, Which? Travel editor Rory Boland advised passengers to "fly with anyone else, if you can".
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling hard sci-fi book hits theaters on March 20.
Casting directors Francine Maisler (“Sinners”) and Nina Gold and Douglas Aibel (“Jay Kelly”) were among the film winners at the 41st annual Casting Society Artios Awards. The ceremony honors top casting in the year’s films, TV and theater. The celebrations took place in Los
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide awareness raising campaign to tackle human trafficking. Around 10,000 people are identified as trafficking victims each year in the EU, with many more going unnoticed and unprotected. Victims include both citizens from EU
'Sinners' beat out several fellow nominees in the first-ever Oscars casting category, while over in TV, awards darlings 'The Pitt,' 'The Studio' and 'Adolescence' showed no signs of slowing down.
This is the first time multilateral activities involving the countries have expanded beyond the South China Sea.
Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.
Thailand suffered 130 oil spills affecting more than 23 provinces between 2017 and 2021.
Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the offensive and demand President Donald Trump testify about his own links to the sex offender.
City Hall garbage collectors discovered the body parts while carrying out routine duties on Feb 12.
On February 17, the United States announced it would soon deploy additional advanced missiles to the northern Philippines, a part of the archipelago that faces Taiwan. This decision, reflecting the Trump administration’s “iron-clad commitment” to Manila’s security, aims to
Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.
South Korea is just one of a few countries where Google Maps does not function properly.
The ABC drama played a video of Dr. Mark Sloan’s most iconic moments on the show
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“Sesame Street,” “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence” are among early winners as the Producers Guild of America held its west coast PGA Awards nominee celebration on Thursday. The majority of awards will be announced on Saturday at the
The police had pursed the vehicle for over 50km before it lost control.
[Daily News] Nairobi -- Nairobi-Health journalism across Africa is facing what experts describe as a "code red" moment, as mounting public health pressures collide with shrinking newsroom resources, according to the Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026 launched by FINN
Which ending you get in Resident Evil Requiem depends on how you handle Elpis. This guide explains whether you should destroy or release Elpis
Resident Evil Requiem's STARS. briefcase code is hidden in a library book. Here's where to find the briefcase code and what you get
Here are the best upgrades for Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem.
The first part of a Resident Evil Requiem walkthrough, encompassing Grace's investigation of the Wrenwood Hotel and Leon's first fight.
Here's how you open the warped closets in Resident Evil Requiem, where you can find them, and all the rewards hidden inside.
Finding Resident Evil Requiem's West Office locker key takes you on a little scavenger hunt around the RPD. Here's how to open Jojo's locker
Here are the location of Antique coins you can find in Resident Evil Requiem, a special collectible you can trade to unlock Grace's upgrades.
Learn what the best weapons are in Resident Evil Requiem and how to unlock all the guns available in the game.
Here are the locations of all Mr. Raccoon statues in Resident Evil Requiem and the reward from completing the "You Little Rascal!" challenge.
Our Resident Evil Requiem beginner's tips and tricks guide includes combat advice, crafting tips, and a whole lot more
Here’s what you need to do to see the real conclusion to Grace and Leon’s story
Tiny insects trapped in amber could tell us a great deal about their roles in past ecosystems: pollinators, parasites, predators, and prey. But how many of the insects preserved alongside each other reflect interactions during life, and how many are just unlucky coincidences?
Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday night over earlier air strikes by Islamabad, and follows months of border clashes.
[Leadership] Renaissance Africa Energy Company, has called for accelerated adoption of cleaner energy solutions across Africa, viewing the ongoing exit of international oil companies (IOCs) as a golden opportunity for indigenous firms to lead the charge.
[World Bank] Washington -- Millions of young people across Eastern and Southern Africa stand to gain skills they need to thrive through a new regional program that is designed to support job creation at scale. By 2034, 18 million young people in the region are expected to
Green hydrogen could be a game-changer for the clean energy transition—but right now, it’s too expensive and still relies on harmful “forever chemicals.” A new EU-backed project called SUPREME aims to fix that by reinventing how hydrogen is made. Led by the University of
The ideological centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s second-term trade doctrine has been struck down by the Supreme Court — a legal setback that has dramatically shifted the balance of power in the US-China rivalry just weeks before their two leaders are scheduled to meet in
[African Arguments] In early February, an insurgent group attacked communities in Kwara, North Central Nigeria, killing over a hundred people. President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack, ordered the deployment of an army battalion to the area and approved the establishment of a
[The Conversation Africa] Rock art is widespread across southern Africa and includes a wide range of depictions such as human figures, animals, dots, handprints, and other painted or engraved imagery on rock surfaces. The rock art tradition of paintings was made by San hunter
The streaming service's co-CEOs said "this transaction was always a ‘nice to have’ at the right price, not a ‘must have’ at any price"
Two insurgent parties with a tiny number of MPs between them have shunted Britain's governing party into a humiliating defeat.
The suspect is now being interrogated, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
By Jonathan Landay, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran will soon have a missile that can hit the United States is not backed by U.S. intelligence reports, and appears to be exaggerated, according to three
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Friday that the country was in an "open war" with neighbouring Afghanistan, declaring that Islamabad's patience had run out as tensions escalated overnight, with both sides reporting heavy
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensified overnight, with both sides claiming heavy losses and the Pakistani defence minister saying his country was in an "open war" with its neighbour. As tensions persist, here is a look at how
An e-mail threat was sent seeking to stop a performance in Australia by Falun Gong-linked dance group.