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Asia bears biggest climate-change brunt amid extreme weather: WMO
World Meteorological Organization says floods and storms were leading cause of casualties and economic losses as impact of heatwaves becomes more severe.Asia wa
Watching the watchdogs: The media downplays a big legal story…
In a fast-expanding global battleground, enablers and opponents of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza are facing off in an unusual landscape: courtrooms. Over
Photos: Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China’s Guangdong
The Chinese government has issued its highest-level rainstorm warning and evacuated more than 100,000 people as rain continues to lash the south of the country.
Trump’s defence makes opening statement in ‘hush money’ trial
Former United States President Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors have made their opening statements in the businessman-turned-politician’s trial into a
Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti
On March 12, Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry tendered his resignation amid escalating violence in the country. Ahead of his announcement, the Caribbean Com
Rocket attack from Iraq targets US base in Syria
The attack was the first by Iranian-backed groups against US troops in Iraq since they halted a campaign in early February.Several rockets have been fired from
Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in…
New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the global average.Europe is increasingly facing bouts of heat so inten
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788
As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Monday, April 22, 2024. Fighting One person was killed and four other
Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel…
Redang Island, Malaysia – Under a full moon, a bulbous creature emerges from the South China Sea onto a quiet beach on the Malaysian island of Redang. Watched
Ecuadoreans give nod to tightened security amid persisting gang violence
More than half of voters on Sunday voted to support President Noboa’s plans for tighter security measures.Ecuadoreans voting in a referendum have overwhelming
Kiptum remembered in Kenya’s London marathon double
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao won the women’s and men’s elite races on a poignant day at the London marathon.Olympic champion Pere
Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is caught between two regional powers and could face serious social, political and economic repercussions should regional tensio
