'It's gone': Conservation science in Thailand's burning forest

Scientist Inna Birchenko began to cry as she described the smoldering protected forest in Thailand where she was collecting samples from local trees shrouded in wildfire smoke.

Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths

Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.

Clamping down on 'forever chemicals'

Contaminating water and soil, human-made "forever chemicals" widely used since the mid-20th century, are facing increasing regulation worldwide.

Toddler finds stone which turns out to be 3,800-year-old artifact with Biblical background

Tel Azekah, where the 3-year-old unearthed the ancient artifact, is a well-known archaeological site in Israel’s Shephelah area where excavations have taken place for about 15 years.

Crops under threat as surprise March heat wave hits Central Asia: study

A surprise heat wave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change.

Chile's Constitutional Court ejects Isabel Allende from Senate

Chile’s Constitutional Court (CC) voted Thursday 8-2 in favor of removing Isabel Allende -daughter of former President Salvador Allende- in connection with her involvement in the attempt to have President Gabriel Boric Font's Government purchase the former head of State's house

Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpel

Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem.

The race to save the Amazon's bushy-bearded monkeys

One morning in 2024, Armando Schlindwein found an orange-bearded monkey on the roof of his farmhouse on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon.

Flooding in southeastern Oregon prompts evacuation orders, school closures and health concerns

Flooding in rural southeastern Oregon from what authorities have described as "historic levels" of snowmelt and rainfall has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and public health concerns, submerging roads and agricultural land and damaging homes and businesses.

Ed Sheeran Drops ‘Playful’ New Single ‘Azizam’

The song is the first official track off the British musician's forthcoming LP, Play

At least 23 killed in Gaza as Israel continues ground offensive

The Israeli military has killed hundreds of people in Gaza since Thursday morning as it continues with a brutal offensive to seize territory

Trump's tariffs to hit tiny African country of Lesotho especially hard

Last month, President Trump claimed "nobody has ever heard of" Lesotho. Now, this month, the tiny southern African country has been dealt a massive blow by Trump's tariffs.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 4, 2025

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Trump says tariff plan is 'going very well' despite fall in US markets

US President Donald Trump says his tariff plan is working despite market chaos, with the S&P 500 suffering its worst drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kazakhstan and EU Strengthen Ties at Samarkand Summit: Visa Facilitation, Innovation and Strategic Cooperation on the Agenda

At the first-ever “Central Asia – European Union” Summit held in Samarkand, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a pivotal bilateral meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, underscoring a dynamic and multi-dimensional shift in

Protest as quake-hit Myanmar junta chief joins Bangkok summit

Celebrations and sorrow as South Korea president removed from office

South Korea's constitutional court has unanimously voted to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol.

Stocks fall again as Trump tariff jitters continue

Traders are concerned the tariffs will increase prices and weigh on growth in the US and abroad.

Israel kills Hamas 'commander' in Lebanon strike

Israel said it killed a commander of Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday in a strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strike as a "flagrant attack on Lebanese sovereignty"

DDG Comes Clean About Ferrari He Gifted Son Halo For His 1st Birthday

DDG revealed that the full-size Ferrari he gifted his son Halo for his first birthday — a move that sparked controversy — was actually a rental.

Germany’s Lithuanian base complicates grand US-Russia deal

Germany just opened its first permanent military base abroad since World War II amidst the competition for leadership of post-conflict Europe between itself, France and Poland. Located in southeastern Lithuania near the Belarusian border and in proximity to Russia’s Kaliningrad

Prominent US academic facing royal insult charge in Thailand

BANGKOK – Thai police summoned a prominent American academic on April 4 to face charges of insulting the monarchy, a rare case of a foreign national being charged under the kingdom’s strict lese majeste law.

Families of Philippine drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

MANILA - Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a \"coordinated\" campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action.

Polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja settle into Tallinn Zoo

Tallinn Zoo welcomed polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja on Wednesday, and by the next day, they were already exploring, adapting, and playfully settling into their new enclosure.

The global reaction to Trump’s tariffs, in 10 candid quotes

The punitive tariffs drew strong reactions from world leaders. Australia’s prime minister said they had “no basis in logic. ... This is not the act of a friend.”

Israel says it killed a Hamas commander in Lebanon

BEIRUT - The Israeli military said on Friday it had killed Hassan Farhat, a commander of Palestinian militant group Hamas, in the Sidon region of southern Lebanon.

Trump’s tariffs hang over Europe’s start-ups but the continent remains ‘extremely attractive’

“What's important for start-ups to understand is there are other world markets are beyond the United States,” said VivaTech’s François Bitouzet.

Elton John Says He ‘Fell in Love’ With Brandi Carlile the First Time They Met

The duo appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss their new collaborative album

Bangkok clears debris of collapsed tower as dozens still missing

More than 70 workers are still missing.

Why are artists, architects and ecologists meeting in Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea Region?

By combining the power of art, culture, design and ecology, does the Aral Culture Summit have the potential to transform not just the landscape of crisis-hit Karakalpakstan, but even the way we approach environmental regeneration?

EU imported €3.3 trillion worth of services in 2023

In 2023, imported services from outside the EU totalled €3,344 billion. This information comes from official statistics on the international trade in services (ITS) by modes of supply (MOS) published for the first time for modes 1, 2 and 4 and provides an overview of 'how'

El-Erian says U.S. recession risks are now 'uncomfortably high'

"If the U.S. slows down, the rest of the world will slow down more," the veteran economist warned.

Africa: Africa Must Act Boldly and Wisely in the AI Revolution

[New Times] President Paul Kagame's address at the Global AI Summit in Kigali delivered a timely and necessary wake-up call to African leaders: the artificial intelligence revolution is here, and the continent cannot afford to be left behind again.

Africa: Too Much Control Stifles AI, Experts Warn Governments

[New Times] Experts at the Global AI Summit on Africa have urged governments across the continent to ease regulatory barriers and create space for private sector investment, citing limited public resources as a key challenge to advancing Africa's artificial intelligence agenda.

Why have Donald Trump's trade tariffs hit Tunisia hard?

In January, Panorama, an Italian publication, suggested that Trump might offer to help resolve Tunisia's debt in exchange for normalisation with Israel.

Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules

NEW DELHI - The operator of Wikipedia has been ordered to remove statements deemed defamatory by an Indian court from the page of a domestic news agency it hosts, the latest such directive to the popular online encyclopedia.

Galatasaray boss 'acted like he'd been shot' in Mourinho row

Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk "acted as if he had been shot" as part of a "planned provocation" of Jose Mourinho following their confrontation during a Turkish Cup match, according to Fenerbahce.

Alfred Hitchcock, Chantal Akerman, Jiri Menzel Movies Set for Beijing Film Festival

The Chinese fest will also highlight "film creations from the 'Global South,' screening rare classics," such as the Iranian film 'The Sealed Soil' and Angolan war of independence drama 'Sambizanga.'

Asian police forces nab more than 400 suspects in joint operation targeting online child abuse

The five-week operation involved police in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.

U.S. negotiators outmatched by Russians in Ukraine talks, say analysts

The Trump administration is claiming progress in its efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but each side is interpreting the ceasefires differently.

Kevin Gates & Brittany Renner Seemingly Confirm Romance Rumors With Sweet Moment

Kevin Gates and Brittany Renner seemingly confirmed longstanding dating rumors with a heartfelt moment while streaming on Instagram Live.

Commissioner McGrath travels to Ireland to discuss justice, rule of law and consumer protection

On 3 April and today (4 April) Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Commissioner Michael McGrath (pictured) will travel to Dublin, Ireland, to discuss priorities within his portfolio with Irish authorities and stakeholders. On 3 April, Commissioner

Ciara Embraces Her Sensuality on Empowering Single ‘Ecstasy’

The singer describes the R&B number as "baby-making music"

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Bangladesh’s Yunus hold first talks after Hasina exit

With longstanding cultural and business ties, the two nations share a 4,000km border.

Indian PM Modi and Bangladesh's Yunus hold first talks after Hasina exit

BANGKOK - India's prime minister met with the head of Bangladesh's interim government on the sidelines of a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, the Bangladesh government's press office said, their first meeting since the ouster of Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina last year.

TV's Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid

Oz, who has never held public office, is best known for hosting US daytime TV show The Dr Oz Show.

India's Modi aims for stronger energy, defence ties with Sri Lanka visit

The visit will see pacts signed on key sectors such as energy, digitalisation, security, and healthcare.

The Cost Of Rising Tariffs

Commission approves €380 million French state aid scheme to support the production of equipment to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

The European Commission has approved a €380 million French scheme to support the production of renewable energy and decarbonisation equipment to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The scheme contributes to the achievement of the priorities of the European Commission