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Sri Lanka probes claims of cruelty to elephants gifted by Thailand
Thailand wants to take back both elephants, according to animal rights activists.
What's fuelling anti-graft protests in the Philippines?
MANILA - More than 200,000 protesters turned out on Monday for the second day of an anti-graft rally in the Philippines, part of a wave of demonstrations since August demanding accountability for suspected corruption in flood-control projects.
‘Bigger than an iPad’: A4-sized clothing tags go viral as Chinese retailers crack down on return abuse
“No returns or exchanges if removed,” the giant tags warn - a viral new deterrent as China’s fashion retailers take outsized steps to rein in costly product returns.
‘Easy Girl’: Hille Norden’s Buzzy Debut, on Trauma and Friendship, Competes at Tallinn Black Nights
German writer-director Hille Norden makes her debut with “Easy Girl,” a candy-colored, flamboyant and deeply personal film about trauma, friendship and survival. Its international sales repped by Reason8 at the American Film Market, the film will have its international premiere
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence
She was found guilty of ordering lethal force by a tribunal in Dhaka 15 months after resigning.
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence
DHAKA - Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia on Monday for her deadly crackdown on student protesters last year, has been a dominant figure in the South Asian nation for half a century, a career rooted in bloodshed.
Access to MalaysiaNow to be blocked in S’pore after it fails to comply with Pofma correction order
It rejected the correction direction and criticised the Government’s approach to clarifying online falsehoods.
New media museum opens, showcasing digital art through immersive technology
Sibiu's new Immersive Museum features digital art by Julius Horsthuis and Maotik, aiming to connect art, education, and technology for visitors.
These rare whales had never been seen alive. Then a team in Mexico sighted two
The search for a gingko-toothed beaked whale had taken five years, when a thieving albatross nearly ruined it all It was an early morning in June 2024 and along the coast of Baja California in Mexico, scientists on the Pacific Storm research vessel were finishing their coffee
What to know about China’s newly modernized nuclear arsenal
China has expanded and modernized its nuclear arsenal at an astounding rate — and has refused to discuss arms control unless the U.S. agrees to parity.
‘Love Island’ Host Maya Jama Launches Mentorship Program for Marginalized Women in Creative Industries
“Love Island” host Maya Jama is partnering with social enterprise Creative Access to launch a new mentorship program for marginalized women in the U.K. creative industries. The six-month program will connect eight emerging creatives with powerhouse mentors from Jama’s own
China expands desert nuclear test site as Trump revives nuclear tension
The quiet expansion of Beijing’s remote nuclear weapons complex, Lop Nur, points to years of preparation for a potential return to a Cold War-era arms race.
Africa: 'How Dr Alim Abubakre's BCA Board Role Will Strengthen UK-Africa Business and Governance'
[Daily Trust] The Business Council for Africa (BCA) has appointed Dr Alim Abubakre to its Board, marking a strategic step toward deepening UK-Africa business collaboration and strengthening governance across the continent.
Jara and Kast head to second round in Chile's tight presidential race
Jeannette Jara of Chile's Communist Party leads narrowly against far-right candidate José Antonio Kast after the first presidential election round, with a runoff set for 14 December.
The many follies of Trump’s Golden Dome
Star Wars is back in vogue with President Donald Trump’s executive order to establish the “Golden Dome” missile defense system, a shield that will feature an ambitious space-based boost-phase interceptor program in addition to terrestrial systems. While admittedly the holy
Africa: Tax-Free Entry Level Smartphones in Africa - a Policy Lever for Digital Inclusion or a Fiscal Tightrope?
[New Times] At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali, a bold proposal took centre stage: African telecom operators and government leaders called for the removal of import duties and VAT on smartphones priced under $100. This clarion call came with the aim to
Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for students crackdown
DHAKA - A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on Monday, concluding a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year.
Japan-China row over Taiwan highlights fragile ties
The relationship between the two countries is still dogged by historical issues.
New US strike leaves 3 suspected drug traffickers dead
Three suspected drug traffickers were killed in a new attack by United States forces in the Eastern Pacific in international waters, it was announced in Washington. The three individuals were described as "narco-terrorists," and the mission was said to have been carried out
Dozens of Indian pilgrims killed in bus accident in Saudi Arabia
Forty-five people were killed in the accident, while one survivor is in hospital, an Indian official said.
Kurdish PKK militants say have left key area in north Iraq
The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey. The pull out comes six months after the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) formally renounced its armed struggle
