Rare comet lights up southern skies, offers once-in-170,000-year viewing opportunity
A rare celestial event is currently unfolding across the Southern Hemisphere, as a long-period comet makes a brief appearance in the night sky before...
AI-based healthcare reform in Kenya leaves poor struggling as costs surge
An ambitious attempt by William Ruto’s government to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system using artificial intelligence has come under sharp criticism after an investigation found...
Japan turns to humanoid robots as baggage handlers at busy airports
Japan is set to introduce humanoid robots as baggage handlers at one of its busiest aviation hubs, marking a significant step toward automation in...
Executions in North Korea surged during Covid lockdown: Report
Executions and death sentences in North Korea rose sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the country’s isolation used to intensify repression and tighten control...
Taiwan accuses China of ‘vegetable laundering’. Read why!
Taiwan has accused China of routing agricultural produce through Vietnam in an attempt to bypass long-standing import restrictions, escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing...
Avalanche deaths rise in Alps amid unpredictable snow
A sharp rise in avalanche-related deaths across the Alps this winter has drawn attention to a complex mix of environmental factors, human behaviour, and...
Belgium has announced plans to take full control of its nuclear power infrastructure from French energy company Engie, in a significant policy shift aimed...
Trump lifts whisky tariffs, boosting UK-US distillers
US President Donald Trump has announced the removal of tariffs and trade restrictions on whisky imports, describing the move as a gesture of goodwill...
US returns over 650 stolen antiquities worth $14 million to India
In a significant step towards restoring India’s cultural heritage, the United States has handed back more than 650 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million,...