[The Conversation Africa] The lack of reliable information about health facilities across sub-Saharan Africa became very clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid a surge in emergency care needs, information was lacking about the location of facilities, bed capacity and oxygen
[The Conversation Africa] A global review of extreme heat has found that between May 2024 and May 2025, nearly half the world's people (49% or 4 billion) suffered through an extra 30 days of temperatures that were hotter than those experienced 90% of the time between 1991 and
[IPS] Seville & Bhubaneswar -- While droughts creep in stealthily, their impacts are often more devastating and far-reaching than any other disaster. Inter-community conflict, extremist violence, and violence and injustice against vulnerable girls and women happen at the
MANILA – Adding fuel to a raging fire over the South China Sea, China this week imposed sanctions against a key ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who was instrumental in passing the Philippines’ maritime zones act. The move is seen here as a politically aggressive act at a
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
The GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” hit a wall late Wednesday night when a group of hardline conservatives and moderate Republicans combined forces to stall the sprawling package. Lawmakers returned to the House chamber at 9:30 p.m. — after an hours-long delay — to hold a
SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Thursday to implement a \"bold\" fiscal policy to boost a flagging economy after the country's martial law crisis and to tackle challenges posed by looming U.S. tariffs and North Korea.
On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination. "We wouldn't be here without it," said Abir Lemseffer, who manages
Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is vulnerable to diseases, drought, and heat—stressors expected to become more frequent under climate change. Wild Vanilla species offer a genetic
The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.
Seoul is focused on negotiations over a 25 per cent country-specific tariff that has been suspended until next week.
Canberra confirmed the purchase of AIM-120C-8 and AIM-120D-3 missiles.
Haadyai, a city close to the border with Kedah, remains a favourite among Malaysians for a quick break.
Scientists at UC Davis discovered a small genetic difference that could explain why humans are more prone to certain cancers than our primate cousins. The change affects a protein used by immune cells to kill tumors—except in humans, it’s vulnerable to being shut down by an
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
A court says Russia’s intelligence service hired the Moldovan national and sent him to Estonia to carry out the attack.
Universal Studios in Osaka began giving away salt candy to visitors for the first time on July 1.
18 models affected by malfunction that could increase crash risk.
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised nearly $10 million since entering the statewide race roughly four months ago, according to his campaign. Ramaswamy, who ran in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primary before dropping out in mid-January last
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus (Nev.) said on Wednesday that the GOP megabill backed by President Trump will have an adverse impact on gamblers due to its tax provisions. The big, beautiful bill text would strike previous deductibles by 10 percent, according to the senate passed
UF engineers, backed by DARPA and NASA, are perfecting laser-forming techniques that let metal sheets fold themselves into giant solar arrays, antennas, and even space-station parts right in orbit—sidestepping rocket size limits and paving the way for sustainable off-Earth
No party has the sole authority to restrict access at its own discretion, he says.
Legendary former CBS News anchor Dan Rather expressed disappointment Wednesday at Paramount Global’s decision to pay $16 million to the Trump administration and settle its lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” report. “It’s a sad day for journalism,” Rather told Variety. “It’s a sad day
US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on implementing so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on some 180 trading partners ends on July 8. How are countries responding to the threat, and will the tariffs be re-applied from July 9? The United States is demanding four things from all
Kilmar Ábrego García says he was tortured in El Salvadorian prison . Hundreds of people are still there, sent there from the US by the Trump administration to be tortured, all sanctioned by the Supreme Court and Congress.
There is some unease over Prasasti's role, given the possible conflicts of interest.
Key locations include Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabi, Ko Kradan in Trang Province, Phang-Nga Bay (Ao Phang Nga National Park) in Phang Nga and Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave) in Trang Province.
Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, Gordan Ramsey, Rami Malek, Stanley Tucci and Angélique Kidjo also join the new class of honorees.
Attraction proves problematic if not fatal in “Pretty Thing.” Those who’ve missed the steaminess of the peak “erotic thriller” era as defined by “9 1/2 Weeks,” “Basic Instinct” and so forth may find some nostalgic pleasure in this slick if more modest enterprise, with Alicia
Thousands of rescue workers have been mobilised to pull people from floodwaters.
People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
The trend prompted the issuance of an Orange Notice to warn of the serious and escalating threat.
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
Veteran board members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association are seeking to re-establish the organization, two years after the Golden Globe Awards and other assets of the HFPA were acquired by Dick Clark Productions and investor Todd Boehly’s Eldridge holding company. The
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) said Wednesday they were preparing to initiate a $1 million lawsuit on behalf of a U.S. citizen detained in Los Angeles after recording a raid at a local Home Depot store. The civil rights organization filed a
The cause of the accident was “bad weather”, said the government.
Enlisting drones can help speed up the process to collect rubbish and reduce the danger for Sherpas.
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.
They are taking up offers from countries like Singapore and Saudi Arabia.
The Shandong and its escort vessels will be in Hong Kong for five days and host tours and cultural exchange activities.
Diddy’s legal team have requested an expedited process after Judge Subramanian proposed 3 October as a date for the rapper’s sentencing in his months-long sex trafficking and racketeering case.
The vessel was carrying 65 people when it sank around 11.20pm on Wednesday (Jul 2) in the Bali Strait.
