When Passover arrives each spring, Jewish families around the world gather at their tables to retell a story passed down for thousands of years.
The British artist Banksy, who is in part famous for being anonymous, has seemingly been unmasked – again.
Across the world, climate governance bodies are finding ways to capture greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in a place where they can’t escape and warm up the planet. This is…
More than 560 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity. About 384 million live in countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected, where poverty, insecurity and weak…
The recent deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria to assist the west African country in its counterterrorism campaign could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity. It might be perceived as a sign of weakness;…
Ask people where heatwaves hit hardest and most will probably say cities, which trap heat in concrete and metal and generate warmth from traffic and industry. But does this reflect reality? I am a…
For some pet guardians, their pets are present in their lives from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed. This happens because cats, dogs and other companion animals are increasingly…
BTS fans fume over Jin’s absence from ‘Arirang’ credits The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’, but fans aren’t buying the explanation BTS member Jin’s absence from…
Nasa abandons orbital station, plans moon base and nuclear spacecraft Nasa pivots resources to establish a long-term presence on the moon as the US races China Nasa announced on Tuesday it has…
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Visa-free travel, rising foreign visitors boost luxury hotel growth in China China’s luxury hotels thrive as visa-free policies drive international tourism, with Shanghai and Beijing seeing…
Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war Israel plans to hold south Lebanon up to the Litani River, but Hezbollah vows to resist occupation Israel will occupy southern…
Malaysian father of 7 in fear as loan sharks threaten family over ex-wife’s debt ‘What’s most concerning is that they have information on all my children, including my six-month-old baby,’ the victim…
Watchdog takes legal action against syndicate seeking ‘quarter of renovation market’ Competition Commission targets six undertakings involving eight companies and 12 individuals tied to building…
China’s consumer goods factories cut output as Iran war sends costs soaring Some Chinese producers are already feeling ‘intense’ strain as the conflict sends energy, logistics and raw material costs…
Humanitarian aid boat arrives in Cuba amid US blockade crisis Shrimp fishing boat with aid docks weeks after the Trump administration cut off fuel supplies to the island nation The first boat of a…
Hong Kong, Hainan can ‘forge strong partnership’, build on strengths: John Lee Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies Hong…
Iranian military scoffs at US attempts at a ceasefire deal Military spokesperson dismisses a supposed ‘15-point plan’ while Washington mobilises more troops for the region An Iranian military…
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