Researchers say Mongolia, southeastern Australia and western US were among areas with the highest density of severe multi-year drought events.
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Many people have been advised to stay at home, with schools closed and public transport halted in some areas.
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The Bifrost Cable System, connecting the US and the city state via Indonesia, is expected to be operational in the second half of this year.
The company has recorded nine straight quarters of sales decline, as much of the electronics industry remains mired in a slowdown.
The new law allows couples aged 18 or above to marry regardless of their gender, and access to medical, inheritance and property rights.
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The Stockholm-based company’s guitar amplifiers have been used by musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Lana del Rey.
The loan, which matures on September 30, is backed by a complex in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Tong neighbourhood.
The transport ministry instructed nine low-cost carriers to improve safety standards and avoid prioritising cost-cutting.
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Negotiations have been taking place on extending the January 27 deadline to ensure the conflict isn’t resumed.
Residents used to preparing for floods and hurricanes are instead facing freezing temperatures and record snowfall.
People’s love of slow travel, new experiences and vintage is behind the increasing popularity of ultra-luxury train travel.
EFishery was a darling of the nation’s start-up scene. Then a whistle-blower alleged that the company’s accounts weren’t accurate.
The gold and copper producer has a market capitalisation on par with global commodity trading giant Glencore.
‘We think we can handle it,’ Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said of Vietnam’s US ties at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
In return, New Delhi hopes student and H-1B visas – a large proportion of which go to Indian citizens – will be protected.
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A gathering of the world’s wealthiest individuals attended the inauguration, and in a telling gesture, the tech billionaires were seated in front of Trump’s nominated Cabinet.
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Chinese research firm Mysteel expects output to sink to less than 900 million tons by 2030 from more than 1 billion tons in 2024.
Former Trudeau ally Freeland has entered the race to be Canada’s prime minister.
The Inner Mongolia-based maker of carbonated beverages, juices and protein drinks is working with advisers on the size and timing of the deal.
Major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance say they intend to list Trump’s token on their platform, while Melania also unveiled a coin.
The US president-elect will probably announce the move on Monday, he said in an interview.
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President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch programme is a result of a campaign promise to improve health, education, and grow the economy.
Russia vowed retaliation for Ukraine’s firing of US-made ATACMS tactical missiles at unspecified ‘facilities’ near the nations’ border.
Wagyu carpaccio. Mediterranean fare. Tapas. All served with chips. The humble fried potato dish has never been so elevated in the UK capital.
Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz fears Trump’s policies could particularly hit Malaysia’s growing electronic chips market.
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The former leader, who is accused of having a child with a minor, says the allegations are meant to torpedo his bid for a political comeback.
Companies explore oil and gas projects in the country’s deep waters as Manila seeks to diversify its energy sources.
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The US president-elect plans to release an executive order to advocate for the crypto industry’s policy priorities, according to sources.
Electric cars add a new dimension to the mess left by devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Jensen Huang is expected to miss the ceremony, while Apple’s Tim Cook, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Tesla’s Elon Musk are attending.