Global coal consumption peaks in 2023 amid earth’s record heat
In a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), it was disclosed that global coal consumption has surged to...
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Controversial solar makeover sparks debate over King’s College Chapel
In a bold move that has ignited both excitement and controversy, the installation of nearly 500 solar panels on the...
Japanese cabinet in turmoil as ministers resign amidst kickbacks scandal
Four Japanese ministers, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, have submitted their resignations...
Japanese cabinet in turmoil as ministers resign amidst kickbacks scandal
Four Japanese ministers, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, have submitted their resignations...
Veteran rights activist appeals conviction in Russian court amidst crackdown on dissent
In a Russian court session on Thursday, Oleg Orlov, a distinguished human rights advocate and co-chair of the Nobel Prize-winning...
Veteran rights activist appeals conviction in Russian court amidst crackdown on dissent
In a Russian court session on Thursday, Oleg Orlov, a distinguished human rights advocate and co-chair of the Nobel Prize-winning...
Kosovo court upholds conviction of rebel commander, reduces jail time
The special Kosovo court in The Hague dismissed the appeal of Salih Mustafa, a former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander,...
EU court rejects brussels’ appeal in Amazon tax case
The top EU court dismissed Brussels' appeal on Thursday against a prior ruling that thwarted its attempts to compel Luxembourg...
Putin asserts confidence in Ukraine offensive amidst western challenges
In a marathon press conference held a week after announcing his prolonged stay in the Kremlin until at least 2030,...
Global markets tread cautiously prior to crucial Federal Reserve rate decision
In the lead-up to the Federal Reserve's final monetary policy decision of the year, global equities demonstrated mixed movements, influenced...
Global markets tread cautiously prior to crucial Federal Reserve rate decision
In the lead-up to the Federal Reserve's final monetary policy decision of the year, global equities demonstrated mixed movements, influenced...
Arab, Foreign nations explore collaborations with Iraq development fund
Muhammad Al-Najjar, CEO of the Iraq Development Fund, disclosed on Monday ongoing negotiations with various Arab and foreign nations eager...
WHO requests additional data from China regarding surge in respiratory illness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally urged China to provide more comprehensive data on a rising respiratory illness in...
Winter rains worsen plight of displaced Gazans
In Gaza, winter rains exacerbate the hardships of Palestinians who have been displaced by the recent conflict, forcing many into...
Armenia, Azerbaijan undertake historic prisoner exchange, aiming for regional peace
Armenia and Azerbaijan engaged in a rare swap of prisoners of war on Wednesday, marking a pivotal step towards normalizing...
Macron’s govt defiant after immigration bill rejection
France's government insisted Tuesday it would implement tough measures against illegal migrants as it battled a political crisis following the...
Campaigners ‘losing trust in COP’, says leading activist
Environmental campaigners are losing faith in the UN-led COP climate process after signs that a phase-out of fossil fuels may...
Poland’s Tusk calls for ‘stronger’ EU, Ukraine support
Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged firm support for war-torn Ukraine and called for a stronger EU, as the Polish premier-designate...
Sri Lanka revokes sacking of cricket board
Sri Lanka's sports minister on Tuesday revoked the sacking of the country's cricket board over allegations of corruption, in an...
UK PM Sunak faces leadership test over Rwanda plan
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday sought to avoid a humiliating defeat for his latest plans to send migrants...
Ancient Roman home with ‘unparalleled’ mosaic found in Italy
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious...
Yemen’s Huthi rebels claim attack on Norway-flagged tanker
Yemen's Huthi rebels claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a missile strike on a Norwegian-flagged tanker, an attack the Iran-backed group...
At UN climate talks, no consensus on what consensus is
The world's climate negotiators meeting in Dubai have spent sleepless nights in an elusive quest for consensus, but there is...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis...
Papua New Guinea will not be ‘reckless’ with China loans: PM
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has promised to tread carefully with Belt and Road funding from China, telling AFP on...
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over maritime confrontations
The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility of expelling him following the most...
Polish parliament set to oust right-wing populists in pro-EU turn
Polish lawmakers gathered on Monday for a session during which former European Council president Donald Tusk is expected to be...
French interior minister drops presidential ambition, backs ex-PM
France's powerful Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has indicated he is no longer interested in running for the presidency in 2027,...
‘Stumbling blocks’ for Wilders to form Dutch govt
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders appeared Monday to have persuaded his preferred coalition partners to keep negotiating but reportedly major...
Antique stoves in Gaza the only way to cook during war
In a workshop in the war-torn and besieged Gaza Strip, Ibrahim Shouman is bringing old brass stoves back to life,...
Mayor Eric Adams celebrates decades of community unity, faith at Two Iconic NYC Churches
In a heartfelt display of solidarity and shared faith, Mayor Eric Adams took to social media to express his gratitude...
China’s President Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Vietnam following Biden’s visit
China's President Xi Jinping has planned to embark on a two-day diplomatic mission to Vietnam with the aim of fortifying...
US Federal Reserve anticipated to extend rate pause as inflation nears target
The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain interest rates at a 22-year high for the third consecutive meeting, aiming...
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of shooting water cannon at its boats
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard on Saturday of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats delivering provisions...
IOC clears Russians to compete in Paris as neutrals
Olympic chiefs on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at next year's Paris...
US, UK, Canada sanction dozens on human rights anniversary
Dozens of alleged human rights abusers around the world face new sanctions Friday under a coordinated action by the United...
Guatemala electoral court stands firm on bid to annul election
Guatemala's electoral court insisted Friday the results of elections won by anti-graft candidate Bernardo Arevalo were "unchangeable", after the prosecutor's...
Nearly two years into war, is Russia’s economy out of the woods?
As he prepares to run for re-election in 2024, is President Vladimir Putin right to claim the worst is over...
Time of the sign: Hollywood landmark hits 100
The landmark word has loomed over Tinseltown since before movies started talking, becoming a symbol of the entire film industry....
OPEC push on fossil fuels draws ire at climate talks
Negotiations over the future of fossil fuels heated up at UN climate talks on Saturday, with OPEC catching flak over...
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of shooting water cannon at its boats
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard on Saturday of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats delivering provisions...
Israelis on edge as fears grow of wider Lebanon conflict
In the seaside haven of Nahariya, the shock still lingers on Daniel Bussidan's face. A recent rocket attack killed his...
Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the latest US chain to try its luck in France
US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has opened its first shop in Paris, hoping to follow in the footsteps of other...
Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the latest US chain to try its luck in France
US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has opened its first shop in Paris, hoping to follow in the footsteps of other...
Hamas brutality doesn’t justify ‘punishment’ of Palestinians: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that Hamas brutality could never justify "collective punishment" of Palestinians as Israel presses its...
‘At capacity’ New York squeezes homeless migrants
Blanca, an asylum seeker with two daughters, must leave the New York City shelter she has called home for the...
Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges
Hunter Biden was indicted late Thursday on multiple counts of tax evasion, the second time this year President Joe Biden's...
UN Security Council to consider urging Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council meets on Gaza Friday under acute pressure from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and will vote on urging...
Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case
A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual...
Madrid’s Prado museum throws spotlight on reverse side of paintings
A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of paintings, letting visitors see...
‘A new normal’: Migrants huddle in open-air camps on US border
Hundreds of migrants who cross into the United States from Mexico each day are being herded into open-air camps, where...
UN climate talks chief pushes for rapid deal
The head of UN climate talks pressed nations Friday to move fast to deliver an "unprecedented" pact on tackling global...
France’s Macron says Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen on time
French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Friday that the restoration of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral, badly damaged by fire in...
Putin says he will run for re-election in 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday that he would run for re-election in 2024, allowing the Kremlin leader to extend...
Dublin crowds bid farewell to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan
Crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Friday to their pay respects to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan, who died last...
US finds war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Sudan war
The United States said Wednesday that Sudan's rival forces have both committed war crimes in their brutal conflict and alleged...
Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting
Three people were killed and another seriously injured by a gunman who was shot dead by police at a US...
Peru’s aging ex-president Fujimori freed after pardon reinstated
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, 85, was freed from prison on Wednesday after a court reinstated a pardon of his...
Australia, Papua New Guinea announce security deal
Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea on Thursday, bolstering ties with a Pacific state that has been...
Ukraine sees drones as crucial to battlefield success
Sat in a soggy field and strapped into a virtual reality headset, Ukrainian soldier Igor was piloting a military drone...
