Activists say better leadership must come from Australia, accused of ‘climate fraud’ over its continued expansion of gas and coal projects.
Activists say better leadership must come from Australia, accused of ‘climate fraud’ over its continued expansion of gas and coal projects
The victim, a 48-year-old Indian tourist, vanished without a trace on Friday. Hopes of finding her alive are dimming by the hour.
A growing mental health crisis among international students in Australia may be fuelled by cultural isolation and inadequate support, with experts warning of a concerning trend.
More than 15 rescuers were mobilised after the ground gave way in Kuala Lumpur’s busy Masjid India neighbourhood after heavy rainfall.
The reversal is “a crucial step towards balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability”, the Worldwide Fund for Nature says.
Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries have stepped up surveillance measures and prepared their healthcare experts to contain mpox.
The new X-ray technology can be widely deployed to help in early detection of tuberculosis, a major problem in many developing countries.
The call by Japan’s travel industry comes after a 7.1 earthquake off Kyushu triggered fears of a far larger quake in the Nankai Trough.
Experts warn the drought, brought about by El Niño, could impact agricultural yields and lead to food price instability.
Among the areas of concern highlighted by Pacific island nations was Japan’s release of treated radioactive water.
The country reported a 39 per cent week-on-week surge in infections from July 1 to 7, with Okinawa the hardest hit.
Thailand has been left reeling after six Vietnamese were found dead in a luxury hotel suite – with a seventh guest nowhere to be found.
Some 392 pairs live in the country’s forests that are also home to indigenous communities who rely on poaching to get by.
With bear sightings and attacks on the rise in Japan’s northern countryside, hunters demand fairer compensation to battle the surging threat.
The cancelled project has also weighed on Indonesia’s efforts to diversify nickel investments beyond China.
Southeast Asia is growing old fast, straining healthcare and social structures like never before. Can any silver linings be found?
Sex education remains taboo in Malaysian schools despite repeated calls to expand the topic beyond basic biology.
The raid follows last week’s seizure of 100 containers filled with e-waste bound for illegal smelters run by Chinese gangs in Malaysia.
Japan prepares for a blazing summer but tight budgets prompt many to shun air conditioning, while Seoul teems with insects due to early heatwave.
Mismanagement to blame for water shortage, as analysts urge authorities to prioritise conservation over development to prevent national crisis.
The waste was shipped in January from Japan to Energy Fuels’ uranium mill, a facility less than 2km from Bears Ears National Monument, in the US state of Utah.
