Indonesia on alert as monkeypox emerges in Australia
It remains unclear what is driving the outbreak, with scientists trying to understand the origins of the cases and whether anything the virus had changed.
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Post-pandemic world becomes challenge for disaster resilience
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed said the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis should change the world’s risk calculus.
Crossing borders: stories of intercaste marriages in Bali
Once punishable by death, intercaste marriages leave a complex legacy for modern Balinese.
To stop climate change, save marine life: Eco forum
“This is [about] industrial killing of wildlife at a scale and with speed that far exceeds the capacity of the animals to recover”, warns marine biologist Sylvia Earle.
Carrie Lam vows to firmly uphold rule of law to scale new heights
She also said that the rule of law is the cornerstone and core value of Hong Kong’s success, and the Basic Law protects Hong Kong’s human rights and the independence of the…
Azadi March: The Shehbaz govt’s actions have turned Imran into a hero again
The writer says former PM Imran has also discovered the one civilian tactic working against the establishment: keep your message simple, keep it public and keep repeating it.
China’s retirees to see increase in pensions
According to a government release, retirees can see as much as a 4 percent increase in their monthly payments retroactive to Jan 1.
Helmets made compulsory for pillion-riders in Mumbai
Offenders attract a fine of Rs 500 for riders without helmets and suspension of their driving license for up to three months or both.
Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut
‘Joyland’ by director Saim Sadiq tells the story of a son in a patriarchal family who, despite being married, joins an erotic dance theatre and falls in love with a trans…
Concept store offers children food for thought
The store, part of the "know your food" campaign of the United Nations Children's Fund, offers attractive displays to help children identify and understand nutritional foods.