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Weather tracker: Heavy rain alerts in Queensland as floods cut off towns
Wettest March day for 15 years in some parts of northern Australian state, while storms and hail hit MediterraneanMore heavy rain has hit Queensland, Australia, just weeks after the devastation of Cyclone Alfred. Much of north and central Queensland was put under severe weather alert for heavy rainfall earlier this week, as six-hourly rainfall totals of 30-60mm were anticipated, with the risk of seeing up to 120mm...
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Conflict in Indiaβs Manipur Takes a New Turn With Intra-Community Clashes
In recent weeks, Meitei militias have clashed, as have Zomi and Hmar groups that came together against the Meitei majority.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Put Rights at Center of Border Deal
Click to expand Image Top left:The wreckage of a Tajik ambulance that was attacked near a bridge by the Kyrgyz-Tajik border in Chorbog, on September 16, 2022. 2022 Jean-Baptiste Gallopin/Human Rights Watch. 2022 Jean-BaptisteGallopin/Human Rights Watch.Top right:Thecourtyard of the house of an83-year-oldwoman from Khistevarz (Tajikistan), who was killed on September 16, 2022, when an artillery shell hit the house....
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Australian election called for 3 May β as it happened
This blog is now closed.Who is leading in the election polls?See all our Australian election 2025 coverageAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment to enter caretaker modeSo what does this mean? Continue reading...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Tech war: Chinaβs top foundry SMIC reports revenue growth in 2024, but net profits plunge
Full-year revenue grew 27 per cent to US$8 billion but net profit plunged 45.4 per cent to US$493 million.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?
Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: Stocks in reverse amid auto tariffs
Shares of Asian automakers fell for a second straight day, as investors continue to weigh the new auto tariffs imposed by Trump.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Alibaba has staged a quiet $100 billion rally β AI and Jack Ma's return are at the heart of it
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to the spotlight as China's political environment for tech improves. Alibaba's successes in AI have also shone through.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Africa: U.S. Decision to End Support for GAVI Puts Millions of Children's Lives At Risk
[MSF] The reported decision that the US government will end its support for Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance - which was set up 20 years ago to increase access to vaccines for the world's poorest countries--will have devastating consequences for children across the globe, said Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify
China looks to tighten grip on Central Asia allies as trade frictions elsewhere mount.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:India and Australia Discuss Ways to Increase Already Close Defense Cooperation
At the ninth edition of the Defense Policy Talks, they called for collaboration between their defense industries in the fields of defense science and technology.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Putin suggests UN administration of Ukraine
Russia's president has floated the idea of a UN-sponsored administration leading Ukraine into elections before peace negotiations. The US said Ukrainians determine governance. DW rounds up the latest.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Woman charged with using fake papers to get into HKU hires new senior counsel
Li Sixuan, 28, requests court adjournment as she says newly hired senior counsel Martin Hui will need more time to negotiate with prosecution.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Over 150 dead across Myanmar, Thailand as earthquake traps scores under rubble
A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok as rescuers rush to the site of a collapsed building where at least 80 workers are unaccounted for.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Tobacco excise revenue has tanked amid a booming black market. Thatβs a diabolical problem for the government
Despite the government taxing tobacco at higher and higher rates, revenue continues to fall. Thereβs no easy solution.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:East Africa: The StopEACOP Coalition Condemns the Partial Financing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
[350Africa.org] The StopEACOP Coalition strongly condemns the financial institutions that have chosen to bankroll the destructive East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), as announced by the EACOP Ltd. company on Wednesday. While concerning, the announcement marks a desperate attempt by the EACOP company to inspire investor confidence. The announcement, which does not disclose the loan amount committed by the five...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:The Coalition has promised $400m for youth mental health. Young people told us what they need
Young people are waiting more than three months for mental health care, and are struggling to cope while they wait.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:US sidelines Europe, demands βright of first offerβ on Ukraine investments
Kyivβs EU membership bid could be undermined if the US has control over investment decisions covering large areas of Ukraineβs economy.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Ex-Defence Minister's Corruption Case Moves Closer to Trial - South African News Briefs - March 28, 2025
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Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:US has the power to switch off UKβs nuclear subs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently boarded one of the UKβs four nuclear-armed submarines for a photo call as part of his attempts to demonstrate the UKβs defense capabilities as tensions with Russia continue. However, Starmer faces a problem. The submarine and the rest of the UKβs nuclear fleet is heavily reliant on the US as [β¦] The post US has the power to switch off UKβs nuclear subs appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Australia PM calls general election for May 3 amid cost-of-living crisis, tariff worries
Cost-of-living pressure has rising since Albanese came to office, despite a plethora of measures aimed at easing households' living costs.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Myanmarβs Military Is Tightening Its Grip on Cyberspace
Tracking three major recent developments in the countryβs junta-controlled digital sphere.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs Xi calls on top executives to help 'uphold global order' as trade tensions with U.S. rise
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs by 20% on China since January over its alleged role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis, and threatened a swath of new tariffs.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Policy tracker: how will Labor, the Coalition, the Greens and the independents make Australia better?
The Conversation is keeping an eye on the major policies being promised during the election campaign
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:In Puerto Rico, Trumpβs campaign to dismantle the Department of Education has a particular bite
Maraida Caraballo Martinez has been an educator in Puerto Rico for 28 years and the principal of the elementary school Escuela de la Communidad Jaime C. Rodriguez for the past seven. She never knows how much money her school in Yabucoa will receive from the government each year because it isnβt based on the number [β¦] The post In Puerto Rico, Trumpβs campaign to dismantle the Department of Education has a particular...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Your credit card likely has benefits you don't know about β here's how to find them
Banks tell you about most credit card travel perks. But some benefits are less advertised. Find them by going directly to the credit card company itself.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Ants in your house? Hereβs how they get everywhere β even high up in tall buildings
Ants outnumber humans by an almost unimaginable margin. Thereβs probably one near you right now.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Crew questioned after Red Sea submarine sinks killing six
Details of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:A delulu week in politics with campaign mode imminent, but not before a corflute crisis β video
Itβs budget week, but before the Albanese government could get onto any of that, we had to work our way though an important election prerequisite: pointless corflute drama. James Colley relives the media preoccupation over a placard, and combs through the reactions to the budget as part of his series, Surviving the Election with James Colley Continue reading...
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:CNBC's Inside India newsletter: What ails India's manufacturing?
India wants to be a manufacturing powerhouse. A flagship scheme launched five years ago to help the country realize that aim, however, has fallen short of key goals.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Travelling overseas? You could be at risk of measles. Hereβs how to ensure youβre protected
Measles is on the rise globally. We need to step up vaccination rates.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Myanmar Military Chief Says Election to Be Held in December
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has promised to transfer power to whoever wins the election, but there are many reasons to be skeptical.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:U.S. says Ukraine determines own governance after Putin suggests temporary administration
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.
Published on: March 28, 2025 | Source:Woman who killed music icon Selena denied parole in Texas
The music icon was shot and killed by the founder of her fan club, who has been denied her first attempt at parole in Texas.
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