New Zealand lifts ban on offshore oil and gas exploration
New Zealand’s parliament on Thursday passed legislation ending a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, reversing a flagship policy of former Prim...
Taiwan raises its military alert as China boosts its presence near the island, following President Lai Ching-de’s recent Pacific trip. Tensions between the two sides continue to escalate.
China has set up seven temporary airspace zones around Taiwan and deployed naval and coast guard vessels in the region, following the head of Taiwan's administration's recent trip to Hawaii and Guam, which China viewed as a provocation. In response, China created airspace zones off Fujian and Zhejiang provinces and stationed nearly 90 ships near Taiwan, prompting Taiwan to activate "combat readiness exercises" and raise concerns over China’s "grey-zone tactics," such as frequent air and sea missions.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that China aims to disrupt the international order, stating that China is the only country with the intent and growing capability to change the rules-based international order.
China defended its military activities, claiming they are a necessary response to Taiwan’s actions, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stating that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and that China will firmly safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
New Zealand’s parliament on Thursday passed legislation ending a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, reversing a flagship policy of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark warning over unsustainable water usage, cautioning that the capital Tehran could face severe shortages as early as September if consumption is not brought under control, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday.
You’ve probably seen the headlines: sweeping tariffs, surprise pauses, and a 90-day ticking clock that could reshape global trade. But what exactly is Trump’s 90-day pause — and why does it matter for the world economy? Let’s break it down
Lebanon has stepped up his calls for Hezbollah to disarm on Thursday, suggesting failure to do so would give Israel an excuse to continue attacks, saying the issue would be on the agenda of a cabinet meeting next week.
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