Thailand's Pheu Thai party announced on Wednesday it had the support of six more parties in its attempt to form a government, still short of the required backing nearly three months after an election.
Brazil has the potential to become one of the major global players in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a Boeing executive said on Tuesday, as the sector attempts to meet its ambitious goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
That the House Oversight Committee would take the time to listen to allegations of dead aliens, crashed spacecraft and a secret government program to retrieve such technology, signifies just how seriously some U.S. politicians are treating the subject of UFOs, but a lack of evidence leaves many skeptical.
It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters lapping three coasts — but mostly wildfire smoke from sea to sea and overseas. Yes, this is climate change, scientists say, and expect more weather weirdness to come.
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
Six months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th.
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military.
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The Canadian government is again blaming Azerbaijan for escalating tensions in its Nagorno-Karabakh region, saying it is concerned about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" for Armenians living in that region.
Greece’s resort island of Rhodes is nursing its wounds after 11 days of devastating wildfires. The July blazes, fed by heat waves, forced 20,000 people to evacuate during the height of tourist season.
The estimated number of people facing acute food insecurity in Sudan has risen faster than expected to 20.3 million, or 42% of the population, as a conflict between rival military factions deepens a humanitarian crisis, a food security body said.
Ethiopia's government on Friday declared a state of emergency in its second-largest region, Amhara, following days of clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen.
A man in a South Korean commuter town rammed his car into passers-by on Thursday then got out and stabbed some, wounding 14 people in the incident near the capital Seoul, police said.
Rain pelted swathes of China's biggest grain producing province on Friday, submerging farms and worsening floods that have already swamped cities around the country as rescue workers scramble to contain the havoc caused by Typhoon Doksuri.
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer wants the right to use cash enshrined in the constitution, he told Austrian media in remarks published on Friday, an idea the far-right Freedom Party has been pushing for years.
Nigeria is turning to gas as an alternative fuel after it scrapped a popular but costly subsidy on petrol that has seen pump prices rise sharply, angering motorists and businesses that use petrol to generate their own power.
A Pakistan high court on Friday temporarily halted former Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial on charges he illegally sold state gifts, his lawyer said, in a case that could end the opposition leader's political career if convicted.
West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use forces if the demands aren't met.
At least 42 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said.
The leader of the European Union’s executive commission has warned against China’s increasingly assertive actions in disputed Indo-Pacific waters and against Taiwan by citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Thai alliance expands in new bid to form government amid stalemate (www.reuters.com)
Thailand's Pheu Thai party announced on Wednesday it had the support of six more parties in its attempt to form a government, still short of the required backing nearly three months after an election.
Boeing says Brazil could be top sustainable aviation fuel player (www.reuters.com)
Brazil has the potential to become one of the major global players in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a Boeing executive said on Tuesday, as the sector attempts to meet its ambitious goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Congress seems to be taking UFO claims seriously, but some suggest the truth is more down to earth | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
That the House Oversight Committee would take the time to listen to allegations of dead aliens, crashed spacecraft and a secret government program to retrieve such technology, signifies just how seriously some U.S. politicians are treating the subject of UFOs, but a lack of evidence leaves many skeptical.
Summer 2023 is screaming climate change, scientists say | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
It's been that kind of season. Floods, drought, warm waters lapping three coasts — but mostly wildfire smoke from sea to sea and overseas. Yes, this is climate change, scientists say, and expect more weather weirdness to come.
Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat (apnews.com)
An analyst says Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc.
6 months after a devastating earthquake, Turkey's preparedness is still uncertain (apnews.com)
Six months ago today, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Kahramanmaras and 10 other provinces in southern Turkey on the morning of February 6th.
Ethiopia's declaring a state of emergency in its Amhara region as local fighters clash with military (apnews.com)
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers is declaring a state of emergency in the country’s Amhara region after authorities pleaded for help as clashes intensify between regional forces and the military.
Governments are gathering to talk about the Amazon rainforest. Why is it so important to protect? (apnews.com)
Representatives of eight South American governments are gathering in Brazil this week to talk about the Amazon rainforest.
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Canada says Armenians face 'deteriorating humanitarian situation' in Nagorno-Karabakh | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
The Canadian government is again blaming Azerbaijan for escalating tensions in its Nagorno-Karabakh region, saying it is concerned about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" for Armenians living in that region.
Heat and wildfires put southern Europe's vital tourism earnings at risk (apnews.com)
Greece’s resort island of Rhodes is nursing its wounds after 11 days of devastating wildfires. The July blazes, fed by heat waves, forced 20,000 people to evacuate during the height of tourist season.
From high office to high security prison for ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after court sentencing (apnews.com)
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has spent the night in a high-security prison after he was arrested at his home.
Number of hungry in Sudan rises above 20 million (www.reuters.com)
The estimated number of people facing acute food insecurity in Sudan has risen faster than expected to 20.3 million, or 42% of the population, as a conflict between rival military factions deepens a humanitarian crisis, a food security body said.
Ethiopia declares Amhara state of emergency following militia clashes (www.reuters.com)
Ethiopia's government on Friday declared a state of emergency in its second-largest region, Amhara, following days of clashes between the military and local Fano militiamen.
Fourteen hurt in South Korea stabbing incident near Seoul (www.reuters.com)
A man in a South Korean commuter town rammed his car into passers-by on Thursday then got out and stabbed some, wounding 14 people in the incident near the capital Seoul, police said.
Floods hit China's grain belt as storms following Doksuri head northeast (www.reuters.com)
Rain pelted swathes of China's biggest grain producing province on Friday, submerging farms and worsening floods that have already swamped cities around the country as rescue workers scramble to contain the havoc caused by Typhoon Doksuri.
Austrian leader backs far-right idea of enshrining cash in constitution (www.reuters.com)
Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer wants the right to use cash enshrined in the constitution, he told Austrian media in remarks published on Friday, an idea the far-right Freedom Party has been pushing for years.
Nigeria turns to natural gas for fuel as petrol prices rise after subsidy removal (www.reuters.com)
Nigeria is turning to gas as an alternative fuel after it scrapped a popular but costly subsidy on petrol that has seen pump prices rise sharply, angering motorists and businesses that use petrol to generate their own power.
Pakistan court pauses Imran Khan's trial over sale of state gifts (www.reuters.com)
A Pakistan high court on Friday temporarily halted former Prime Minister Imran Khan's trial on charges he illegally sold state gifts, his lawyer said, in a case that could end the opposition leader's political career if convicted.
Superconductor Breakthrough Replicated, Twice, in Preliminary Testing (www.tomshardware.com)
A tentative but less nebulous step toward superconductor-fueled electronics.
UK to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses, ignoring calls from environmentalists (apnews.com)
Britain says it will grant hundreds of new oil and gas licenses in the North Sea in a bid for energy independence.
West African nations threaten to use force if Niger's president isn't reinstated within a week (apnews.com)
West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use forces if the demands aren't met.
Suicide bomb at political rally in Pakistan kills at least 42, injures 130 | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
At least 42 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, police said.
EU leader cites Russia's invasion of Ukraine to warn against China's aggression in Asia (apnews.com)
The leader of the European Union’s executive commission has warned against China’s increasingly assertive actions in disputed Indo-Pacific waters and against Taiwan by citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
PBS NewsHour | Haitians ‘live in misery’ as country spirals in chaos | Season 2023 | PBS (www.pbs.org)
‘We live in misery.’ Haitians struggle to survive as country spirals in chaos