Category: News
The key to saving youth from violent paths? Inclusive higher education
This is a generation that refuses to be silenced. Universities must empower them to realise their visions for change.
‘Harvest is so bad’: Drought hits livelihood of Sri Lankan farmers
The southwest monsoon that farmers rely on for summer harvest was scanty this year due to the El Nino weather pattern.
Angry, ugly Israel, where a Palestinian is branded with a Star of David
Many Israelis are repulsed, too. But unless they acknowledge their state's apartheid policies, nothing will change.
China issues highest warning for Typhoon Saola as it nears coastline
At least 121 passenger trains are suspending service, and people are being warned to stay away from the coastline.
US approves military aid for Taiwan under programme for sovereign states
The move is likely to anger Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.
At least 52 reported killed in fire in South Africa’s Johannesburg
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services say death toll may rise as search and recovery continues at site.
China’s Baidu rolls out ChatGPT rival ERNIE to public
Public launch of the chatbot comes as China's tech sector aims to cash in on the artificial intelligence gold rush.
Russia vetoes UN resolution to extend sanctions, monitoring in Mali
Western powers accuse Moscow of retaliating against UN experts who implicated Russia's Wagner mercenaries in Mali abuses
Malaysia rejects new China map claiming entire South China Sea
Government says 'complex' dispute needs to be resolved through dialogue and urges swift agreement on code of conduct.
Speeding train kills 5 rail workers in northern Italy accident: Reports
Local media reported that the train was travelling about 160km/h when five rail workers were killed in the Turin area.