On June 4, Pakistan said what most analysts had been thinking for over a year: India is weaponizing water. The trigger was a pair of infrastructure projects on the Chenab River — a ₹2,352 crore (US$246 million) tunnel to divert surplus Chenab water into the Beas basin in
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki falls under Indonesia's second-highest alert level for volcanic activity, with a 5km exclusion zone in force around its crater.
Côte d’Ivoire is trying to contain three burning fronts on its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso: the terrorist threat at its gates, a refugee influx that is testing community cohesion, and the spread of ideas from the Alliance of Sahel States.
Escalating global tensions, heightened security risks, climate change issues, volatile energy prices and cost of living pressures all weigh heavily on Europe’s economy. These pressures are affecting households and businesses, too. In response, the European Commission has set
Tencent Chief AI Scientist Yao Shunyu, who joined the company from OpenAI, said Friday he aims to pursue artificial general intelligence.
The two countries held a two-day meeting to launch follow-up discussions on nuclear cooperation.
The suspect was identified as the son of Handy's girlfriend, according to the Los Angeles Police Department
Europe may not have a Nvidia of its own, but it has become home to some of the world's best-performing AI stocks. Companies supplying the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — from lasers and optical chips to testing equipment and servers — have delivered gains of up
A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.
The ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, yet only 5% of it has been explored and mapped. The more information we have about the ocean, the better we can protect it. To improve how we monitor and understand the ocean, the Commission has adopted OceanEye. Through this new
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.
A forum was held to assess its flood risks and lay the groundwork for future prevention measures.
Experts say cod has turned into "white gold" as the prices keeps going up.
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) late Thursday passed the annual Defense policy bill, sending the mammoth, nearly $1.15 trillion measure to the full House after debating a chunk of some 900 offered amendments for 14 hours. The measure, known as the fiscal 2027 National
The agency will also be cutting back on new kitchens and targeting recipients in more remote areas, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, the new chief of the National Nutrition Agency, said on Thursday (Jun 4).
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From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.
France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund.
Critics have flagged Palantir for their links to militaries involved in ongoing conflicts and ICE immigration enforcement in the United States.
The youth protest in New Delhi will call for the resignation of the nation’s education minister.
Synthetic DNA can be used for vaccines, but it can also create bioweapons. Tech giants and biotechnology experts are asking for stronger regulation.
With grid capacity and cost a barrier to installing conventional nuclear reactors, many African countries are looking to small modular reactors (SMRs) to serve an exponential growth in power demand.
Due to climate change, wildfires are becoming more frequent and more destructive. In 2025 alone, a record 1 million hectares of land across the EU burned in wildfires – an area roughly half the size of Slovenia. In response, the EU is deploying a record number of firefighters,
“It’s weird not having a phone, isn’t it?” said Phoebe Bridgers to the 18,000-or so strong audience who’d willingly had their devices locked up for Thursday night’s special acoustic concert at Madison Square Garden. “I love it. I appreciate you allowing this to be an
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley split in 2022. They signaled the return of FGL Thursday night with an appearance at Nissan Stadium in Nashville
More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.
Xi is expected to use the two-day summit to project a united front between the allies against the West.
Republican and Democratic senators say that Thursday’s vote-a-rama — a marathon series of votes on amendments to the budget reconciliation package — is dragging on because Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is trying to perfect language to drive a stake through President Trump’s
The 46-year-old was sentenced to 18 months in jail for not paying child support to his former wife.
About 4 sq m of plaster peeled off near the lattice windows of a turret on the north side of the main keep.
Thursday’s penalties, which follow Trump signing of an executive order expanding sanctions against the island, freeze individuals’ property and bank accounts in the US.
A report warns that the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions, due to more teams, matches and flights.
Talk of Purbaya’s possible departure had spread amid deepening concerns about the country’s economy.
[World Bank] Kampala -- The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Uganda, a 10-year strategy (2026-2035) designed to accelerate a private sector-led economic transformation and expand opportunities for
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya have rejected the notion that Africa is merely a spectator in a rapidly changing global order, with Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto asserting that the continent is increasingly shaping global debates on governance, finance,
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries position themselves to drive Africa's economic transformation.
[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors, marking a significant milestone in the facility's operational expansion and
The trip comes just weeks after Xi separately hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
New US tariffs and tougher EU regulations heighten pressure on China, raising the risk of retaliation and broader global trade conflagration. Mounting trade tensions involving China have become a significant source of concern for the global economy, reflecting a broader trend
TAIPEI, June 5 - The Taiwanese and Chinese Coast Guards were engaged in another tense standoff near the strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Friday, Taiwan said, the second time in a fortnight that this has happened.
The incident took place near the Pratas Islands, which is seen by some security experts as vulnerable to Chinese attack.
Swift co-wrote and produced "I Knew It, I Knew You" with her long-time confidant Jack Antonoff
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is making southern Africa hotter. While much attention has focused on climate impacts like droughts, floods and food insecurity, another crisis is unfolding quietly inside classrooms. Research has shown that some schools are becoming
Jessie and her owner are reunited, in the apparent scenario laid out in Taylor Swift’s new “Toy Story 5” song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which debuted on digital services Thursday night. Also reunited (and it feels so good): Taylor Swift and country music — as promised by Disney
After many weeks of speculation and teasers, Taylor Swift revealed this week that she did indeed create a new song for Toy Story 5 . It's called "I Knew It, I Knew You," and it's out right now. The post Taylor Swift – “I Knew It, I Knew You” appeared first on Stereogum .
Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaring Demand for biofuels is likely to leap by nearly a third this year, which could send food price inflation soaring further and push the world closer to a global food
