Thousands flee homes as Australia battles massive floods
Canberra, Feb 2 (IANS) A woman has died while thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern Queensland, authorities said, adding that waters will continue to rise and warned of a “dangerous and life-threatening” situation. More than 1,000mm (39 inches) of rain has fallen on parts […]
Young residents drive Tokyo’s population influx
Tokyo, Feb 1 (IANS) Tokyo saw a net population inflow of approximately 79,000 people in 2024, marking an increase of over 11,000 from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Young people moving to Tokyo for education and employment were the primary contributors to this trend, reinforcing the continued centralization […]
Residents told to leave amid flooding warnings in northern Australia
Sydney, Feb 1 (IANS) Emergency warnings have been issued and residents urged to consider evacuating amid flooding in Australia’s northeast. Residents in the far north region of the state of Queensland were on Saturday advised to prepare for “dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding” following days of intense rainfall. Parts of Townsville, the biggest city in […]
US figure skating team members among victims of Washington plane crash
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Several members of the US figure skating team were on board the ill-fated flight from Wictha to Washington, which crashed over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night, according to an athlete. A devastating mid-air collision on Wednesday has claimed at least 18 lives so far as rescue teams […]
Chad announces full pullout of French troops
N’djamena, Jan 30 (IANS) Chad on Thursday announced a full withdrawal of French troops from the Central African country. “The three bases of French elements in Chad have all been handed over to the Chadian national army,” Chadian Army spokesman Chanane Issakha Acheikh said in a statement. “The very last one has just been handed […]
UN confirms US notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement
United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) The United Nations confirmed that it had received official notification from Washington of its withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement. “The United States notified the Secretary-General, in his capacity as depositary, of its withdrawal, on 27 January 2025, from the Paris Agreement of 12 December 2015,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman […]
Australian inflation falls to three-year low
Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS) Australia’s rate of inflation has slowed to the lowest level in over three years, official figures have revealed. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – the headline measure of inflation – rose by 2.4 per cent in the 12 […]
New Australian map to enhance conservation of species in ice-free Antarctica
Sydney, Jan 29 (IANS) Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica’s ice-free land that they say will help protect the continent’s biodiversity. The team, led by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, unveiled the new high-resolution map on Wednesday as well as a hierarchical classification system of the […]
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally exit ECOWAS
Abuja, Jan 29 (IANS) The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led nations jointly declared an intention to exit the regional bloc. The ECOWAS Commission said in a statement […]
African leaders call for AU reforms to improve efficiency
Nairobi, Jan 28 (IANS) Five African leaders called for reforms of the African Union (AU), focusing on peace and stability, funding, the Pan-African Parliament, and the African Court of Justice, to make it efficient and responsive to effectively serve its members and the people of Africa. The leaders, who attended a retreat in the Kenyan […]
