In race for tourists, Singapore pumps up appeal with push into fitness events
Vijay Andrews arrived in Singapore determined to compete again. The 32-year-old Indian fitness coach had spent months recovering…
How decades of deforestation turned Asia’s floods into one of the deadliest weather events of 2025
Overlapping tropical storms and “intensified” monsoon systems have unleashed widespread devastation across Asia, with rescue teams still racing…
Notes on a scandal — will a fraud probe upend the EU? – POLITICO
Brussels was jolted this week by dawn raids and an alleged fraud probe involving current and former senior…
Mental Health Crisis and Suicides Among Trapped Refugees from Afghanistan – KabulNow
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Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Indonesian rescuers search for survivors as death toll from floods and landslides rises to 442
Authorities in Indonesia on Sunday reported the death toll from floods and landslides in the country has risen…
Opinion | Why Asia can’t wait for Europe to lead on deforestation-free timber
Europe is once again embroiled in a prolonged argument over how to keep deforestation-linked timber out of its…
Europe’s premium cheese producers caught in global trade crossfire – POLITICO
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Sea creatures inform bamboo roofs of Intaaya Retreat in Indonesia
Undulating bamboo roofs modelled on seashells, fish and manta rays provide shelter for facilities across this wellness retreat…
Student suspect investigated after Indonesia mosque blast injures dozens | News
Injured are taken to hospital after an explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque inside a school…