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Marcos revives push for nuclear energy program

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), pushed to revisit nuclear energy production to reinforce the country’s energy security and reduce rising electricity costs. Marcos…

Modern solid waste management practices pushed

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., during his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, said he wants the 25-year-old Ecological Solid Waste Management Act updated. This move is to strengthen efforts to…

India's Cockcroach Janta Party demands release of protesters after reports of detention

India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement, whose protests have forced the education minister’s resignation, urged authorities on Monday to release all demonstrators detained in weeks of rallies nationwide . The online Cockroach Janta Party…

AICTE Scholarship 2026-27: Medical students to get up to Rs 3 lakh, Diploma holders Rs 1.25 lakh

Asked not to take video of CPR treatment, patient’s son assaults doctor at Sassoon hospital

No confirmation yet on Padilla chief of staff’s reported resignation

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday did not directly address reports that his chief of staff, lawyer Rudolf Philip Jurado, had resigned, saying instead that the latter has been dealing with health issues. There has been no…

Man linked to Indonesia’s former top corruption prosecutor found dead

Indonesian police are investigating the unexplained death of a man whom local media reported managed the household of detained former anti-corruption prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah, adding a new layer of scrutiny to one of the country’s most…

Top Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Christian Medical College, Amrita among state’s best in NIRF

1 in 10 emergency physicians leaving Canadian ERs, national survey suggests

One out of every 10 emergency physicians in Canada have left their specialty, while the vast majority of others are reducing their hours or taking time off to manage burnout. The findings, part of a study out Monday in the Canadian Medical…

'Rajghat, then back to mountains': Sonam Wangchuk discharged from Medanta Hospital

Sonam Wangchuk has been discharged from Medanta Hospital after his hunger strike. He will now visit Rajghat to honour Mahatma Gandhi before returning home. Wangchuk led a 26-day hunger strike demanding the education minister's resignation…

Wounded Caraga cop receives bravery medal, financial aid

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A police officer injured during a checkpoint operation in Surigao City received a medal of bravery and financial assistance from the Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13). Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano Magistrado…

Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan faces leadership spill; Pauline Hanson loses court bid; and AusAlert blares nationwide

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here , and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter Good afternoon. Victoria’s deputy premier, Ben Carroll , has confirmed he will nominate for the…