Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record levels in 2023, industry report says | Energy
The share of renewable energy in global energy consumption reaches almost 15 percent, an all-time high. Global fossil fuel consumption…
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China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in disputed ocean waters | Mining News
India is fighting for rights to explore a cobalt-rich seamount in the middle of the Indian Ocean, but its bid…
Russia's Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for the first time since 2000 | Politics News
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have begun official talks in Pyongyang. Putin arrived in…
China accused of erasing religion and culture from Uyghur village names | Uighur news
Analysis of official data for the period 2009-2023 by human rights groups shows that about 630 villages in Xinjiang were…
Putin and Kim Jong Un hug at the beginning of their visit to North Korea | Vladimir Putin
News Russian President Vladimir Putin hugged North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he arrived in Pyongyang for his first…
Malaysia to join BRICS; China's Xi is an 'exceptional leader', Anwar says | Business and Economy
The Malaysian leader criticizes the “Western narrative” surrounding the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Malaysia is planning to join…
Hong Kong to keep stock market open during typhoons | Financial markets
City leader John Lee says the move will strengthen the Asian financial hub's competitiveness. Hong Kong is about to end…
South Korean military says North Korean soldiers cross border and mines explode | military news
North Korea has been reinforcing the border since abandoning a military agreement with the South last November. South Korea's military…
Thailand's complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms | Politics News
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand's nearly month-long Senate selection process began last week amid accusations that the system is biased in…
Russia's Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years | Politics News
The Russian president will make a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Kremlin says. Russian President Vladimir Putin will…