China's Xi to preside over muted Hong Kong handover anniversary PUBLISHED : 1 JUL 2022 AT 03:45 WRITER: AFP 25 1 China's President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong is a chance for the Chinese Communist Party to showcase its power over the city. China's President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong is a chance for the Chinese Communist Party to showcase...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received, in his office at the Amiri Diwan this morning, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the sisterly United Arab Emirates, and the accompanying delegation, on the occasion of their visit to the country. At the beginning of the interview, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun...

Can degrowth stop climate change and end poverty? A growing movement of researchers want to shrink rich economies to stop the planet from heating — but both supporters and critics are gambling on prosperity and climate stability for billions of people across the world. Climate activists at a protest in London, UK Climate protestors are increasingly calling for...

Malawi case shines light on anti-albino prejudice in Africa A Catholic priest, a policeman and 10 others conspired to commit a brutal murder in rural Malawi in 2018. A court has found them guilty of mutilating the 22-year-old victim for the pigment of his skin. A group of children with albinism in rural Tanzania Across Africa, people face...

Philippines: News site Rappler ordered to shut down The site, co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, was known for covering Duterte's bloody crackdown on illegal drugs. The move comes a day before President Rodrigo Duterte is due to leave office. Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate and co-founder of Rappler, stands surrounded by journalists Maria Ressa was awarded the...

G7: Food security crisis could push poorer nations into China's arms Spiking food prices caused by the war in Ukraine are threatening to push more people to the brink of starvation. If G7 countries don't deliver on aid, poorer nations might turn elsewhere. Afghan people carry sacks of rice, as part of humanitarian aid sent by China...

Russia faces possible debt default as payment deadline expires Moscow has failed to meet a deadline for over $40 billion in outstanding debts, as Western sanctions squeeze the Russian economy. The Kremlin has downplayed the news, insisting it has enough to pay what it owes. Various ruble bills in a pile Russia has not been in a state...

Debt crisis looms for developing countries amid 'perfect storm' As rich countries switch on their firefighting mode to tame soaring inflation, highly indebted developing countries are feeling the heat. Sri Lanka has already defaulted on its debt, many others are on the brink. Street traffic in Kumasi For developing nations, higher interest rates are bound to become a...

Why small cooperatives in Portugal produce solar energy Coopernico, a Portuguese energy cooperative, is making social establishments more energy-independent. They build small solar power plants that supply institutions and put surplus electricity back into the public grid. A photovoltaic system on the roof of a kindergarten in Lisbon, Portugal Tiny solar power systems working together could cement communities...

Sri Lanka suspends nonessential fuel supply amid shortages Fuel will be rationed for two weeks as shortages and inflation continue to wreak havoc on Sri Lanka. Colombo is hoping Russian energy can solve its problems. People wait to buy fuel at a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka Long queues formed outside the gas stations that still had...

G7 disappoints on energy and food crises The Group of Seven summit has ended with only modest solutions to the global energy and food crises. The struggles of poorer nations were sidelined by Russia's disastrous war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Sholz leaves a stage at the G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau in Germany in 2022 The influence...

EU agrees new cars must be emissions-free after 2035 After over 16 hours of negotiations, the EU's environment ministers struck a deal on proposed laws to combat climate change. From 2035 onward, only new cars and vans with zero CO2 emissions will be permitted. A charging cable is plugged in to an electric car The proposed package of...

Russia says missile hit on weapons depot in Kremenchuk caused fire at mall PUBLISHED : 28 JUN 2022 AT 15:51 WRITER: REUTERS 6 29 Rescuers work at the site of a shopping mall hit by a Russian missile strike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kremenchuk, in Poltava region, Ukraine, on Tuesday. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of...

Trump tried to force limo to Capitol on day of riot: WH aide PUBLISHED : 29 JUN 2022 AT 02:45 WRITER: AFP 10 4 Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson has already featured in videotaped depositions at two of the committee's hearings. Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson has already featured in videotaped depositions at two of the committee's hearings. WASHINGTON - Former...