Hundreds of citizens across Japan have filed a lawsuit against the central government, accusing it of failing to act decisively on climate change in what is being described as the country’s first-ever case of its kind. The landmark lawsuit, submitted today, claims that Japan’s response to the climate crisis is “unconstitutional” and dangerously inadequate. Around […]
Continue ReadingCzech President Petr Pavel formally appointed a new government on Monday, ushering Andrej Babiš back into the role of prime minister following his victory in the October parliamentary elections. Babiš, a 71-year-old billionaire and leader of the populist ANO party, returns to power after spending four years in opposition. His comeback marks a significant shift […]
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South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC), the historic party that led the country to freedom under Nelson Mandela, is confronting a critical moment in its journey. Plagued by corruption scandals, governance challenges, and ongoing racial inequality, the party has pledged to implement deep reforms to regain public trust. Once dominant, the ANC lost its parliamentary […]
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Sri Lanka faces a harsh setback in its fragile economic recovery as Cyclone Ditwah leaves a trail of destruction across homes, roads, and vital farmland. Officials warn that rebuilding the nation could cost up to $7 billion, putting millions of families at risk of falling deeper into poverty. The island nation, still grappling with its […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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Tragedy struck the Amazon jungle region of Ucayali, Peru, as a landslide yesterday submerged two boats docked at the Iparia river port, leaving at least 12 people dead, including three children, and dozens unaccounted for. According to a police report cited by Andina news agency, one of the vessels carried around 50 passengers, while the […]
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Thousands of citizens filled the streets of Manila today, raising their voices against what they call a massive betrayal of public trust. At the heart of their outrage is a multi-billion-dollar flood control scandal, where officials, lawmakers, and construction company owners face accusations of corruption. For months, anger has been simmering across the Philippines, where […]
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Hundreds of volunteers have come together in Hong Kong to provide immediate aid to victims of the city’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years. From distributing diapers and hot meals to offering free counselling, the community has mobilized rapidly to support those affected. Emergency crews continue to search for survivors and victims at the Wang […]
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The death toll from catastrophic floods across South-east Asia has risen to at least 161, as authorities rush to rescue stranded residents, restore power, reopen roads, and coordinate recovery efforts in areas still struggling with the aftermath. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have faced relentless, cyclone-fueled rain over the past week, intensified by a rare tropical […]
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The Malaysian government is stepping up efforts to make social media a safer space, announcing that all platforms will need to implement a digital identity verification system by mid-2026. This initiative, known as electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC), aims to enforce the minimum age of 16 for account creation, while also addressing scams and online […]
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