Mozambique: 1500 prisoners escape prison amid protests
More than 1,500 inmates have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, exploiting the political turmoil sparked by disputed election results, according to police.Police chief...
Paris: Eiffel Tower evacuated after elevator fire incident
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in an elevator shaft between its first and second floors,...
Can UK motor industry implement petrol, diesel ban by 2030?
The UK government has announced it will consult with the motor industry on how to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030....
Nigeria announces ban on single-use plastics
In January, the Nigerian government announced a ban on single-use plastics, set to take effect next month.Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability...
Toyota donates $1m for Trump’s inauguration
Toyota is reportedly set to contribute $1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to a company spokesperson cited by media. This announcement follows similar...
Malaysia to search for missing flight MH370 again
The Malaysian government has announced plans to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished a decade ago in one of aviation's...
Mauritius-Chagos Island talks stuck over money
Mauritius’s Deputy Prime Minister, Paul Bérenger, has suggested that negotiations with the UK over the Chagos Islands are being delayed due to disagreements over...
NZ’s Cook Islands seeks its own passport
New Zealand has turned down a proposal from the Cook Islands to introduce a distinct passport for its citizens while retaining New Zealand citizenship.The...
Bangladesh to probe $5 billion corruption allegation against Sheikh Hasina’s family
Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into allegations of a $5 billion embezzlement linked to a Russian-funded nuclear power plant, implicating ousted leader...