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Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows

Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows

Air pollution is caused by a combination of crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic.
Sat Jan 25 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035

From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The Global Risks of 2035: A Looming Point of No Return

The Global Risks of 2035: A Looming Point of No Return

Pollution, extreme weather, and the rapid rise of new technologies all demand urgent action.
Tue Jan 21 2025
What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?

What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?

More toxic than normal air pollution, wildfire smoke can linger in the air for weeks and travel hundreds of miles.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Hanoi declared world's most polluted city

Hanoi declared world's most polluted city

Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Dense smog shrouds Indian capital, threatening to disrupt flights

Dense smog shrouds Indian capital, threatening to disrupt flights

worsening air quality in New Delhi cut visibility to zero in some areas.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks

Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks

More than 100 nations want to cap production, while a handful of oil producers are prepared only to target plastic waste.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin

South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year

Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year

Many buildings were barely visible, including Delhi's iconic India Gate.
Tue Nov 19 2024
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens

India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens

The new measures entail a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, the closure of educational institutions and a shift to remote working.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges

Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges

Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Discharges from sewage treatment plants linked to river pollution in Malaysia

Discharges from sewage treatment plants linked to river pollution in Malaysia

Discharges from sewage treatment plants are a significant contributor to the pollution of 25 out of 672 rivers across the country, says DOE.
Tue Nov 05 2024
India hands out fines to owners of polluting vehicles, building sites

India hands out fines to owners of polluting vehicles, building sites

New Delhi is the world's most polluted major city, Swiss group IQAir said in its live rankings.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi

Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi

The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports

Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports

The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres

Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres

Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza

FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza

Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations

Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations

Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership

Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership

Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader

Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable

I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back

US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025