Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Seizes Leading Role in Global Climate Talks, But Skeptics Question Its Oil-Driven Economy’s Compatibility with Climate Goals

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, stands as a unique testament to the country’s journey and identity, deeply entwined with its oil-rich geography and the global energy economy. Nestled on the Absheron Peninsula with the Caspian Sea to its east, Baku’s...
Eastern Indonesia Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again: Eastern Indonesia Grapples with Devastating Volcanic Activity

Eastern Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted again on Saturday, November 9, sending a colossal ash plume over 9 kilometers into the sky, following a series of eruptions that began earlier this week. This latest eruption—recorded at 4:47 a.m. local time—marks...
Male-Maldives

Singaporean Student Dies in Maldives During School Expedition, SJI International Mourns Loss

A school trip intended to promote environmental research and resilience building ended in tragedy as 15-year-old Jenna Chan, a Grade 9 student from St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International in Singapore, died in a tragic accident in the Maldives. Jenna was...
Kashmir, India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Reaffirms Stance on Article 370, Rejects Calls for Restoring Kashmir’s Partial Autonomy

In a spirited address at an election rally in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly stood by his government’s 2019 decision to revoke the partial autonomy granted to the state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian...
Xie Feng , China ambassador to United States

Chinese Envoy’s Plea: Trade Wars Damage All as Confrontation with US Looms

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, cautions against renewed trade tensions, advocating for cooperation over confrontation. As the U.S. presidential election draws near, China braces for the potential impact of Donald...
Dengue

Bangladesh Battles a Year-Round Surge in Dengue Cases as Climate Change Fuels Mosquito-Borne Crisis

Bangladesh is grappling with an unprecedented surge in dengue fever cases, transforming what was once a seasonal illness into a year-round crisis. Climate change and urbanization have created favorable breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for spreading dengue,...
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Successful Robotic Operation Removes Radioactive Debris from Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Decommissioning Journey

Japan’s arduous journey to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, a robotic device has successfully extracted a small piece of radioactive debris from the reactor site, the plant's operator TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) confirmed on Thursday, November 7. This...
philippines ocean

Philippines Evacuates Thousands Ahead of Typhoon Yinxing as Nation Recovers from Deadly Storms

The Philippines has undertaken massive evacuation efforts as Typhoon Yinxing approaches, threatening to deliver powerful winds and torrential rains to the northern part of the archipelago. Officials began evacuating tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas on Wednesday, with...
migrant workers malaysia

Bangladesh Asks Extradition of Malaysian-Based Bestinet Founder Amid Allegations of Migrant Worker Exploitation and Money Laundering

Bangladesh has formally requested Malaysia to arrest and extradite Mohamed Aminul Islam, the founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, and his associate, Mohamad Ruhul Amin, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, extortion, and migrant worker trafficking. The...
Japan Conveyor Belt Road

Japan’s Conveyor Belt Road: Revolutionizing Cargo Transport Six Decades After the Bullet Train

Japan is set to launch an ambitious “conveyor belt road” project that could revolutionize cargo transportation between its capital, Tokyo, and Osaka. Six decades after Japan’s pioneering bullet train first bridged this bustling corridor, this latest innovation promises to alleviate...
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