World

‘Of birthdays and same-to-yous…’: PM Modi shares video on Insta from SEMICON India

Minister urges educational institutions to expand access to learning

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti has called on formal, informal, and non-formal ...

Ukraine plans record defence spending in 2027

"All possible internal resources of the state are being channelled towards ensuring Ukraine can effectively resist the aggressor," said Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko.

JAMB explains ‘not admitted’, ‘admission in progress’ statuses

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board explains the meaning of ‘Not Admitted’ and ‘Admission in Progress’ statuses on the CAPS portal for candidates. Read More…

Two Britons among three killed in plane crash at popular resort

Two Britons are among three people killed after a light aircraft crashed in a popular resort in the Swiss Alps.

Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires

Indonesia has been battling wildfires for weeks in parts of Borneo and Sumatra, which have blanketed parts of the country in toxic haze.

Debt ratio seen rising to 70.7% by 2027 in severe conditions

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine debt could climb to as much as 70.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2027 under a severe downside economic scenario, according to a sensitivity test that flagged the government’s growth assumptions as…

Homebuyers stay resilient as rising prices push demand towards premium homes

The Indian real estate market is witnessing a surge in buyer interest as homebuyers prioritize larger living spaces and new developments. Budgets are on the rise, with a significant number focusing on properties ranging from Rs 90 lakh to…

Nigerian consulate issues safety advisory after eight women die in SA

The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg has issued a safety advisory to its citizens after eight women died in the Ekurhuleni area over two months. Read More…

China opens its first major river-to-sea canal since 1949 as $10.8B shortcut to Southeast Asia

China opened a major canal on Wednesday that will provide landlocked areas with direct access to the sea, state media said, reducing transport times and costs as the country aims to bolster trade ties with regional neighbors.

British band Simply Red returns to Portugal

The British band Simply Red will return to Portugal in June next year for a concert in Lisbon as part of the “Summer Funk’27” tour, with a setlist that will include songs that have marked the band's 40 years.

Kepler's orbit: Farmer's son from Tuburan, Cebu rises to REELE Top 2

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four centuries ago, a German mathematician named Kepler spent his life charting the invisible laws that keep the planets in motion. Today, a 25-year-old from the uplands of Tuburan who happens to share that name…