Indonesia’s recent decision to join the New Development Bank (NDB) may not have dominated international headlines, yet it marks a turning point in the world’s fourth-most-populous country’s energy future. This partnership could decide how Indonesia finances, builds and
The BBC understands all passengers had left the anchored ship since the woman's death last week.
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
(Reuters) -Iran must "seriously improve" cooperation with the United Nations inspectors to avoid heightening tensions with the West, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi. Grossi told the FT that while the IAEA
[Oxfam] In response to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report published today, Nafkote Dabi, Climate Policy Lead at Oxfam, said:
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Professor Makane Mbengue, the African Union's External Counsel at the International Court of Justice, underscored that African states' rights and duties in the fight against global warming can no longer be treated as mere political aspirations.
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session,
New York Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) on Tuesday spoke to a packed crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater after a sizable win over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (I) and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani said his audience was composed of progressive working-class voters,
Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions – largely involving cost to overseas customers, not Australians Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral race is a political earthquake. It caps a stunning rise from obscurity, gives the left one of its biggest triumphs to date and inflames an already-fierce fight within the Democratic Party. The internal fight was made even sharper
[Afreximbank] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - 4 November 2025 - Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank, called for stronger trade finance
The Pacific island of Guam is one of America’s most strategically important overseas territories, holding some of the US Air Force’s most critical military assets and staging many of its most crucial operations in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. As such, Guam’s strategic
Hops are an essential ingredient in beer brewing and an important economic crop. The female flowers of hops are covered in tiny glandular trichomes that synthesize and store a variety of specialized metabolites, collectively defining the flavor and quality of beer. Terpenes
[Global Press Journal] Harare, Zimbabwe -- National laws aimed at redressing colonial imbalances reserve retail sectors, like that of brickmaking, for locals. But companies with outside investment, particularly from China, routinely flout the rules.
Voters cast ballots in about half of the US states, including two competitive governor’s races, where they backed Democrats, in what was a major election of Trump’s second term.
I wish you were with me at Zohran Mamdani’s watch party on election night. New York City’s next mayor is promising a new vision of politics—and for once, everyone believes it’s possible.
As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience—the ability to live and develop with change and crises—must now be placed at the heart of global decision-making.
Cockroach infestations don’t just bring creepy crawlers, they fill homes with allergens and bacterial toxins that can trigger asthma and allergies. NC State researchers found that larger infestations meant higher toxin levels, especially from female roaches. When extermination
TNR’s Monica Potts and Alex Shephard said that the easy wins by Zohran Mamdani, Mikie Sherrill, and Abigail Spanberger mean that Dems will remain divided on their strategy for the future.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-N.J.) win in the New Jersey governor’s race offered a much-needed shot in the arm for Democrats on Tuesday, raising questions around what the election results could mean for both parties heading into next year’s midterms. Sherrill defeated Republican
Researchers have, for the first time, estimated how quickly E. coli bacteria can spread between people — and one strain moves as fast as swine flu. Using genomic data from the UK and Norway, scientists modeled bacterial transmission rates and discovered key differences between
Donald Trump posted his way through his party’s humiliating losses.
At least 11 people were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville International Airport.
The blaze broke out on the seventh floor of the facility in the town of Tuzla, local media reported.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) lauded New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) for upsetting the Democratic establishment with a win in the Big Apple. “Starting at 1% in the polls, @ZohranKMamdani pulled off one of the great political upsets in modern American history,”
Virginia Democrats saw wins across the board in the state’s off-year elections on Tuesday evening, sweeping races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. The environment on the ground proved to be beneficial for Democrats, who tapped into discontent over the
California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map, potentially giving Democrats five more seats in the 2026 midterms. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m., just as polls closed. The vote comes in response to a similar move from
A California ballot measure allowing Democrats to enact a friendlier set of congressional lines in the Golden State has passed, delivering Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his party a major win amid the country's redistricting battle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Californians voted
Scientists at Mizzou have identified two small molecules, agmatine and thiamine, that could both reveal and fight glaucoma. Their research shows these compounds are lower in glaucoma patients, suggesting they may serve as early warning markers. Even better, they might help
At the opening of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Li said tariffs have made the need to strengthen global trade governance "urgent".
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) rolled out two major industry partnerships at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), marking a renewed push to expand Taiwan’s presence across film, television and digital entertainment. The agency sealed a co-production memorandum of
The delay highlights the danger to space travel posed by increasing amounts of space debris.
She had purchased skincare products during her visit to South Korea for the Apec summit.
Japan's Nikkei was down more than 4.6 per cent close to midday, while South Korea's KOSPI fell 6 per cent at one point.
The president sent one of his top men at the DOJ to watch over the Prop 50 vote. TNR spent the day trying to watch over him.
Donald Trump’s supporters cannot handle the historic victory.
The actor joined the cast for the third installment in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi franchise.
The Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary said it was closing down and had no choice but to euthanise the big cats.
He entered the race largely unnoticed but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
In our modern society, aging tends to be something we ignore, and then try to avoid. Mainstream culture is geared toward the young, using the young to gauge trends and styles, and targeting their spending power. Meanwhile, the anti-aging industry is booming, with billions of
Retailers Wish and AliExpress are also being investigated in relation to the offence of enabling minors to access pornographic content.
Former President Clinton congratulated Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on her win, flipping the state from red to blue. “Congratulations to Abigail @SpanbergerForVA on your election as Governor of Virginia! Your victory is a testament to your long record of service and
It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead the city.
SPOILER ALERT: The following article contains plot details from “The Sensitive Kind,” the Season 1 finale of “The Lowdown,” now streaming on Hulu. Journalist and bookstore owner Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), the crusading hero of “The Lowdown,” likes to call himself a
Steve Smith will captain with three players to make their international debut at the first Test in Perth this month.
We'll miss you, Can't Drink Dust Guy.
Elon Musk on Tuesday lauded President Trump’s decision to renominate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after pulling his nomination in May. The tech giant posted a heart, rocket ship, and American flag emoji on the social platform X, along with a screenshot of the president’s