Asian coastal cities sinking fast: study
New study reveals that sinking cities is leaving tens of millions of people more vulnerable to rising sea levels. Asian…
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US & Taliban carry out prisoner exchange: Taliban FM
“Today, Mark Frerichs was handed over to the US and Haji Bashar was handed over to us at Kabul airport,”…
King Charles vows to follow queen’s example as he is proclaimed monarch
“I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty,” Charles said. King…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
The Queen had been struggling with her health since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in April last year….
South Korea to become world’s most aged country in 2044: data
Proportion of South Korean people aged 65 or higher is forecast to account for 36.7% of its total population in…
Earthquake in China’s Sichuan kills more than 30, shakes provincial capital
Some roads and homes near the epicentre were damaged by landslides. Earthquake in China’s Sichuan kills more than 30, shakes…
Iran equips 51 cities with civil defence systems
Iran has accused Israel and the United States of cyber attacks in recent years. Iran equips 51 cities with civil…
Europe facing its worst drought in 500 years
47% of Europe is under warning conditions, with clear deficit of soil moisture Europe is facing its worst drought in…
Taliban leader says foreign engagement will be in line with sharia
Washington puts pressure on Taliban to ease its restrictions on women & to open girls schools. Taliban leader says foreign…
Death toll from blast at Kabul mosque reaches 21
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast & authorities did not publicly assign blame. Death toll from…