Cairo: Foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim countries, yesterday, expressed concern over recent Israeli remarks, suggesting the Rafah Crossing be opened only in one direction to transfer Gaza residents into Egypt. According to Nam News Network, in a joint statement, ministers from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia,

Vienna: Two powerful forces are converging to reshape the global landscape: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the transition towards clean and reliable energy sources. This convergence is poised to redefine the new global economy, as AI’s demand for energy aligns with the drive for energy security and environmental

Jakarta: Indonesia is recovering from deadly floods that killed over 700 people, with experts blaming widespread deforestation for worsening the disaster. Forest loss, driven by timber extraction and palm oil farming, left land unstable and prone to erosion. According to France24.com, the extensive deforestation in Indonesia has significantly contributed to

Brussels: The European Union plans to release an updated strategy this Wednesday aimed at ending its reliance on China for rare earths. These minerals play a key role in various supply chains, particularly in the defence, renewable energy, and automotive sectors. Currently, China holds a dominant position in the global

Jakarta: Parts of Asia are reeling after torrents of rain unleashed catastrophic floods and landslides last week and killed more than 1,400 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. According to France24.com, the floods have caused widespread devastation across these regions, with communities struggling to cope with the aftermath.

Jakarta: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the approval of a 300-million-U.S.-dollar loan aimed at constructing approximately 72 km of disaster-resilient roads along the southern coast of Java, Indonesia. This initiative is expected to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the southern regions of the island. According to

New york: The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. More than 1,000 people have reportedly been killed, with many missing and millions affected as heavy rains continue to inundate large areas. The Secretary-General

Dakar: Lives upended by cyclones, ‘extreme’ rainfall on the rise, warn UN agencies. Across southeast Asia, record-breaking rains and flooding caused by back-to-back tropical storms have claimed hundreds of lives and brought devastation and displacement upon entire communities, UN agencies said on Tuesday. According to EMM, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)