Japan brings massive wildfire under control after 11-day battle
One of the largest wildfires to hit Japan in decades has been brought under control after an intense 11-day firefighting operation in the country’s...
India–New Zealand FTA emerges as model for proposed Canada-India trade pact
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand is increasingly being viewed as a template for shaping a potential trade...
Nepal records sharp rise in press freedom violations
Nepal marked World Press Freedom Day with a series of events and renewed calls to safeguard journalists’ rights, even as a new report highlighted...
Over 300 families displaced after ashfall from Mayon Volcano
More than 300 families have been displaced in the Mayon Volcano region of the Philippines after heavy ashfall triggered by renewed volcanic activity forced...
Santa Marta climate talks may mark turning point in global push to phase out fossil fuels
A landmark international climate gathering in Colombia is being seen as a potential starting point for a coordinated global effort to move away from...
London schools turn to virtual reality to help students cope with stress
Schools across London have begun experimenting with virtual reality (VR) technology as an innovative way to tackle rising levels of stress and anxiety among...
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...