Rigathi Gachagua: Kenya’s embattled deputy president
NAIROBI: Kenya’s Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua was a scandal-tainted political novice when he rode an anti-establishment wave to become deputy president — only to now face impeachment just two…
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Category 5 Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida
TREASURE ISLAND: Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for Florida, threatening the US state with…
‘Invisibility’ and quantum computing tipped for physics Nobel
STOCKHOLM: An “invisibility cloak”, an atomic force microscope or quantum computing are some of the scientific achievements that could win a Nobel prize in…
Survivors wait for aid as Trump’s lies help cloud Helene response
PENSACOLA: In the mountains of North Carolina, real frustrations over federal aid for victims of Hurricane Helene have been supercharged by a whirlwind of…
Tragedy of Madrid street sweeper highlights how heatwaves kill
MADRID: Three hours into his shift as a street sweeper in Madrid on a summer afternoon when temperatures went above 40 degrees Celsius (104…
Fireworks expected as Orban heads to EU parliament
STRASBOURG: Hungary’s nationalist leader Viktor Orban heads to the European Parliament Tuesday for what promises to be a stormy face-to-face with EU lawmakers —…
From Bolivia to Indonesia, deforestation continues apace
PARIS: Deforestation continued last year at a rate far beyond pledges to end the practice by 2030, according to a major study published Tuesday.…
Myanmar to send rep to regional summit for first time in three years
VIENTIANE: Myanmar will send a representative to a regional summit this week for the first time in three years, a diplomatic source told AFP…
Chinese hospital promotes heart disease treatment without radiation
BEIJING: A Chinese hospital specializing in cardiovascular care has widely applied a radiation-free percutaneous intervention method in its treatment of heart disease. The treatment,…
Over 814 mosques destroyed during Israeli war on Gaza, as UN chief appeals for peace
NEW YORK: The Israeli military has destroyed hundreds of mosques during its year-long genocidal war against the besieged Gaza, according to the enclave’s Ministry…
Five dead, 100 hospitalised due to heat after Indian Air Force show in Chennai
CHENNAI: At least five people died, and more than 100 were hospitalised after suffering heatstroke and exhaustion at an Indian Air Force (IAF) air…
China embraces world economy with unswerving opening-up
BEIJING: Mohan, a small town in the southernmost part of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, reached a trade milestone last month, with over 10 million…
Sports “Golden Week” boosts vitality in China
BEIJING: While the Forbidden City and Great Wall remain Beijing’s iconic attractions, Beijing’s National Tennis Center and Shougang Park have emerged as new hotspots…
China Focus: China sees improving livelihood in 75 years
BEIJING: Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China 75 years ago, the living standards of the Chinese people have progressed from mere…
World’s largest lego enlivens iconic ancient Chinese painting
HONG KONG: The National Day Golden Week has seen a highlight, with tourists flocking to New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, the eastern New…
Why are pilots not allowed to have beards?
When travelling on a flight, you may have noticed a lack of bearded pilots. And there is a specific reason for this (and no,…
Xi urges greater national achievements, contributions to humanity’s peace, development
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Monday said the Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of…