Opinion | Southeast Asia’s heatwaves threaten food security. How can nations adapt?

A grim record-breaking milestone was reached in 2023, as it was identified as the hottest year in recorded history. Regrettably, the trend continues into 2024, as evidenced by the alarming data for March: global temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels, surpassing those of previous decades by 0.73 degrees Celsius, and notably exceeding the pre-industrial benchmark … Read more

Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest

Paris, April 26 Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States blocked access to a campus building at a prestigious French university Friday, prompting administrators to move all classes online. The pro-Palestinian protest at the Paris Institute of Political Studies, known as Sciences Po, came two days after police … Read more

Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body | Russia-Ukraine war News

Funds aim to provide support for children, others affected by armed conflict in Ukraine, Qatari foreign ministry says. Qatar has announced that it will provide $3m to the office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, as part of a push to support “welfare and safety” in the war-torn country. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign … Read more

American Airlines cuts some international flights citing Boeing delays

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, from American Airlines company, taking off from Barcelona airport, in Barcelona on 24th February 2023.  JanValls | Nurphoto | Getty Images American Airlines on Friday said Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner delivery delays are forcing it to cut some long-haul flights in the second half of the year and into early 2025, the latest … Read more

Joondalup Festival of Motoring returns after last-minute postponement in November due to bushfire

A motoring festival in Joondalup which was forced to slam the brakes in November with just more than a day’s notice due to bushfires in nearby Mariginiup is preparing to return. The Joondalup Festival of Motoring has been rescheduled to May 4 and 5 in the Joondalup city centre, bringing a weekend-long spectacle. Event director … Read more

University protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to more clashes between police and demonstrators on campuses nationwide

Ohio State University joined the growing list of college protests against Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. Clashes between protesters and police on the campus overnight resulted in over a dozen arrests. Those who refused to leave after warnings were arrested and charged with criminal trespass, said university spokesperson Benjamin Johnson, citing rules barring overnight … Read more

flight delay refund: Flight delay refund: What are present rules for weather delays?

The US Federal Department of Transportation has announced new rules for remedial action against delayed and cancelled flights across the US. However, lack of clarity and other issues have left the airlines and passengers bemused. Post COVID scenario in the US witnessed chaotic scenes at the airports across the US with delayed and cancelled flights … Read more

Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

By SAMY MAGDY, BASSEM MROUE and DAVID RISING (Associated Press) CAIRO (AP) — Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel for talks Friday seeking to push through a cease-fire agreement with Hamas and avert an Israeli offensive on Gaza’s town of Rafah — on the border with Egypt — which it warned could ruin regional … Read more

Indian-Origin Man From UP, Wanted For Assaulting His Roommate, Shot Dead By US Police

Home News Indian-Origin Man From UP, Wanted For Assaulting His Roommate, Shot Dead By US Police Sachin Sahoo, was shot and killed by police officers in San Antonio. The officers were trying to apprehend him in connection with an assault case when Sahoo struck two officers with his vehicle. Indian-Origin Man From UP, Wanted For … Read more