[IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- Now that the lights have dimmed in Mombasa and the delegations have gone home, a simple but necessary question remains: did the first Our Ocean Conference on African soil truly move the world from promises to protection? The conference was indeed
Johor received RM16 billion in federal allocations from 2023 to 2025, more than the RM14 billion it contributed to federal revenue, says Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The vehicles worth around US$13 million are capable of collecting data above and below ocean surface.
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the fiasco that is President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now infested with algae. Stewart opened the show with CNN soundbites, which explained that the pool’s high
The country’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threat The higher you climb up the gigantic, millennia-old trees of Taiwan’s forests, the more
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's conversation with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday helped the yen recover from a low of 161.93 per dollar, just short of the 161.96 level last seen in December 1996.
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
Davis worked with the prolific songwriter for decades, from DeBarge’s “Rhythm of the Night” to Toni Braxton‘s “Un-Break My Heart"
Lower-level officials are continuing to engage in what officials described as “technical talks” in Switzerland following Vance, Ghalibaf and Araghchi’s departure, as the US and Iran look to inch closer to a concrete deal.
The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia's biosecurity defenses four years ago, and is here to stay. Even more concerning, our standard treatments—such as specialized pesticides—are already failing.
The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.
The latest consumer data reinforce how consumption in China remains subdued.
A recent surge in durian production has led to a severe oversupply in the market.
President Trump has backed Rep. John James (R-Mich.) in Michigan’s gubernatorial race. “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!” Trump said in a Monday post on Truth
A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing inflammation inside
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Justice Department said on Monday it opened a probe into a small coffee shop chain in New York City which posted online that it would have turned away pro-Israel U.S. Representative Dan Goldman had it recognized him during a
Childhood rejection, discrimination and bullying can affect your well-being as an adult. If your friends, family or community pushed you away because of your sexuality or gender, these childhood experiences of prejudice can also affect your future relationships.
Singapore distributor Encore Films has acquired worldwide rights outside China to the 'Shaolin Soccer' follow-up, which is Chow's first film as director since 2019 and stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang.
The former Soviet republic is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.
The evolution of higher education in the digital era has attracted global attention, and Prof. S. Joe Qin, president and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, published a paper titled "AI for education: The digital transformation of a liberal arts
He reminded civil servants not to allow their late-night viewing habits to affect their duties.
Many customers have been seeking urgent appointments after their air-con units failed from prolonged use.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday that his state will seek federal reimbursement for border security measures taken by the Lone Star State during the Biden administration. "The Trump administration has now opened up the window for us to be able to file for reimbursement of
A new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg shows that a unique grammatical construction found in Estonia-Swedish dialects contradicts established assumptions about what is possible in Germanic languages.
Confidence in President Donald Trump slumped to a record low.
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
A new review suggests that doing more exercise and eating more protein than current minimum recommendations may help people stay stronger, sharper, and more independent as they age. The goal isn't building a beach body—it's extending healthspan and maintaining the ability to
In the development of diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, Ebola and dengue, numerous chemical reactions take place within and between cells that contribute to disease progression. These changes can occur in less than the blink of an eye—within microseconds or
The One Direction alum welcomed his first and only child with singer Cheryl in 2017
Comcast service has been restored Monday after an outage earlier in the day affected Xfinity customers across the country.
Job scarcity and climbing housing costs have fuelled the phenomenon.
Widow's Bay is one of the most recommended shows of the year and concluded its first season last week.
Can economic inequality threaten liberal societies? This question lies at the heart of the POLAR project led by Markus Gangl, a sociologist at Goethe University Frankfurt. Several publications examining different aspects of the issue shed light on how trust in democracy, belief
A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted.
The Conference of Rulers is rarely called off, signalling how seriously the brother rulers view the crisis.
Malaysia's rulers postponed a conference due to a Negeri Sembilan throne dispute, affecting the upcoming state elections.
Avocados from Chile, bananas from Costa Rica, tomatoes from southern Spain, mangoes from Brazil. A large share of the fruit and vegetables we eat have traveled across the globe before they reach store shelves here at home. But many millions of tons are lost every year before
A Wednesday lunch could bring weeks of interbranch tensions to a head.
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman is set to unveil his farm bill plans Tuesday.
Which major life events matter to young people? A study by the University of Zurich (UZH) shows that adolescents and young adults primarily cite positive, everyday developmental steps as formative events, for example, school and apprenticeships, friendships, first
Repellent sprays, AI-driven detection systems and deterrent alarms with flash devices are available.
Cruise the dunes in search of loot and get into cannon battles with other salty crews.
Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.
The cat-and-mouse drama, starring Lei Jiayin and Hu Ge, reaches theaters in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand in early July, days after its China debut.
Netflix's Human Vapor looks like an enticing new sci-fi thriller that's based on the 1960 hit The Human Vapor, one of Toho's best non-Godzilla films.
At Northlands Music & Arts Festival, artists and organizers are rallying around community — and the music of the Grateful Dead