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Rare Sumatran tiger captured on camera in Harapan forest

A critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) was captured on camera in the Hutan Harapan ecosystem ...

Global Economy Briefing — June 13, 2026

A calmer week ended on a high note as SpaceX completed the largest stock market debut in history, jumping nearly 20%, and US consumer confidence rebounded sharply from a record low. Small-company shares touched an all-time high, but…

NASA’s Hubble sees a swarm of galaxies in one of the universe’s largest structures

Here’s How AI Agents Can Protect EV Chargers

An AI agent system proposed by researchers in Spain promises to prevent energy theft and damage to EV chargers, as well as the critical energy infrastructure that powers them.

Oppressive heat and humidity drain Karachi’s life and energy

• Underprivileged segments hit hardest • Bike riders, office workers, labourers struggle to cope with extreme heat • Outdoor workers face hardship, household chores become tall order KARACHI: By midday, Karachi, a city usually bustling…

Nigeria is failing: The Jega-Gambari verdict we can’t ignore

The joint statement released on June 8, 2026, by a galaxy of Nigeria’s most respected statesmen and academics, including Professor Attahiru Jega, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and Malam Kabiru Yusuf, is a chilling, unvarnished look into the…

10th NASS@3: The gaffes of a Senate president

In the high-stakes theatre of Nigerian politics, words are not merely tools of communication; they are capital, currency, and occasionally, political landmines. Since assuming the leadership of the 10th National Assembly, Senate President…

Nigeria targets 50% cut in malaria deaths, prevalence by 2030 – Pate

Nigeria has set a target to reduce malaria prevalence and mortality by 50 per cent by 2030, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to eliminate the disease that accounts for nearly a quarter of global malaria cases. Minister of…

2027: Battle for running mates intensifies

Politicians often say that one of the biggest challenges for contesting executive positions, whether presidential or governorship in Nigeria, is the task of picking running mates. Since 1979 when Nigeria adopted the presidential system of…

World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity

A giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a world first for large-scale power generation. Supporters say the technology could help balance renewable…

IF Pakistan undertakes air strikes inside Afghanistan to decrease, degrade and destroy the capability of terrorist…

IF Pakistan undertakes air strikes inside Afghanistan to decrease, degrade and destroy the capability of terrorist groups who carry out attacks on its soil, does it justify India’s stance of conducting strikes — similar to the ones it…

Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests

Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not…