New initiatives needed to protect marine migration, says Irish scientist involved in global study

However, current targets on designating marine protected areas (MPAs) are not enough to halt biodiversity loss, and other measures will need to be taken, a study involving six Irish scientists showed. Named MegaMove, the sharing of data by nearly...

NATO powers prepare for world war: Defence ministers agree on largest military buildup since 1945

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, left, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, center, and Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey attend a news conference [AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert]At their meeting in Brussels on Wednesday,...

The Nepali hand behind global feather couture

Sujan Gurung is an artisan based in Paris who specialises in the rare craft of featherwork. He combines traditional techniques with modern fashion. Trained in France, he now leads a studio, Maison RD atelier. Celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Lily...

Bahrain's Worsening Authoritarianism Harms Faith In Governance

Most respondents conveyed frustration and despair, believing the system cannot represent them or grant them the freedoms vital for a functioning democracy. Among the findings, 84.9% expressed dissatisfaction with their representative, with 86.3%...

Here’s why SpaceX faces a bright future as government contractor despite Musk-Trump divorce

The public breakup between Elon Musk and President Trump has cast a pall over the future of SpaceX – but the mogul’s company should remain on a solid trajectory because the two sides need each other. Trump has counted on his estranged First...

Trump takes aim at Musk's government contracts but says ex-pal can keep White House key

WASHINGTON — Their breakup was full of insults and acrimony, but President Donald Trump says Elon Musk can keep his golden key. "I don't take things back, I gave him a key, he tried very hard," Trump said of his former DOGE head. The golden key,...

Marape reaffirms government’s fiscal discipline whilst commending Treasurer for 2024 budget outcome

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Hon. James Marape. (Image: Supplied) Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey on the release of the 2024 Final Budget Outcome [FBO] in Parliament, commending the consistency and...

Thailand launches new campaigns to revive Chinese tourism and strengthen global market position

TAT Targets 5-7% Growth in Tourism Revenue for 2025 Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed that TAT aims to achieve a 5-7% growth in tourism revenue for the year 2025 compared to the revenue generated...

Turkey’s secret hand in global terror

The recent Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which killed 26 innocent civilians, has once again exposed a dangerous and evolving nexus that connects Turkey, Pakistan, and Islamist extremist networks. The attack, carried out by The Resistance...

A key question of Christianity: Did Christ want us to be of the world or simply exist in it?

A Reflection for Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Find today’s readings here. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but...

FAWAG unfazed as government plans to ban wooden school furniture

The Furniture and Wood Products Association of Ghana (FAWAG) has responded positively to President John Mahama’s recent directive to eliminate wooden furniture from educational institutions, affirming that the policy will not disrupt local...

Pramila Jayapal addresses travel ban criticism and international humanitarian issues

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district, has been vocal on various issues through her social media platform. Her recent posts address significant political and humanitarian concerns.On...

Fijians join PRF’s roadside campaign to mark World Environment and Oceans Day

Fijians gathered in numbers and stood along the King's Highway, the stretch between Koronivia Roundabout Junction and the Rewa Bridge this morning to show their advocacy towards the environment during the Pacific Recycling Foundation’s annual...

From García Márquez to Juan Valdez: Colombia’s pavilion at the 2025 World Expo 

Osaka, Japan – Every five years, governments around the world invest time, labor and money into putting on an exhibition representing their country on the global stage. The occasion: the World Expo, an event dating back to 1851 when London hosted...

Việt Nam wows UN International Bazaar with handicrafts, cuisine

World News | Musk Could Lose Billions of Dollars Depending on How Spat with Trump Unfolds

New York, Jun 6 (AP) The world's richest man could lose billions in his fight with world's most powerful politician. The feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump could mean Tesla's plans for self-driving cars hit a roadblock, SpaceX flies fewer...

Statement by Republic of Union of Myanmar on Unwarranted Measures Imposed by International Labour Organization

On 5 June 2025, the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (113th ILC) adopted a resolution concerning Myanmar. The resolution aims to exert pressure on the Government of Myanmar through the ILO, citing non-compliance with Convention...

No Fingerprint, No Food: How the UN Is Failing the Rohingya

“They said it was optional, then they took away our food.” Afzol Mia, a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh’s Nayapara camp since 1991, does not exaggerate. His family has received no rice, no cooking gas, no soap, and no clinic access since March –...

World News | 5 Proud Boys Sue US Government over Jan. 6 Prosecutions

Orlando, Jun 6 (AP) Five members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group, claim their constitutional rights were violated when they were prosecuted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a...

Kemi Badenoch Signals UK Government Plans to Introduce US Style Travel Bans to Control Migrant Arrivals in Britain

The UK’s debate over how to handle migration has taken a sharp turn, with senior Tory politician Kemi Badenoch signaling the possibility of introducing tough, US-style travel bans. Her comments come amid growing frustration in Britain over...