Japan experienced a sharp temperature drop on Monday due to a strong cold wave, following unseasonably warm weather on Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that the cold weather will intensify, with…
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Bushfire in southern Australia could burn for weeks
Authorities warned on Monday that a bushfire in southern Australia that has destroyed at least one home could continue burning for several weeks. The bushfire near the town of Kadnook, over 300…
Cold lava floods could occur following recent Indonesia eruptions
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) warned on Monday that cold lava floods could occur following recent eruptions from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the eastern province of East Nusa Tenggara. The…
Thailand’s economy expanded 3 percent in the third quarter
Thailand’s economy expanded 3 percent in the third quarter of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by exports of goods and services, government spending and public investment, official data showed on Monday….
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition huge success
The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2024 concluded with record-breaking attendance and multi-million-dollar deals announced. Attendance increased by more than 20,000 from last year, with over 205,000 participants from…
1,270 climbers receive permits to climb 45 mountains in Nepal
As many as 1,270 climbers have received permits to climb 45 mountains in Nepal in the fall climbing season, the Department of Tourism announced Thursday. Of the total, 463 are allowed to…
Nepal enjoys boom in tourism industry
Nearly 1 million foreign tourists visited Nepal in the last 10 months of 2024, the latest figures showed. A total of 960,022 foreigners arrived in Nepal by October, marking an increase of…
Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) underway
The 16th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) started here on Monday, with representatives from 50 sovereign funds across 46 countries participating. The forum, which runs until…
Tatar heads to Turkic States summit in Kyrgyzstan
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will attend the 11th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organisation of Turkic States that will be held in Bishkek, the capital of…
2024 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) opens
The 2024 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), a premier oil and gas industry event, kicked off on Monday, highlighting the themes of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable energy transition….