Category : Asia Pacific


Nauru to Vote on Renaming Itself 'Naoero'

Nauru, the world's smallest republic, may change its name to Naoero, an Indigenous term, to break from colonial past. A referendum will decide the official switch.

Climate Crisis Kills 7% of Rarest Great Apes

Extreme rainfall and landslides linked to climate change killed 58 Tapanuli orangutans, 7% of the remaining population, in North Sumatra, raising fears for the species' survival.

Edgar Morin, French Philosopher, Dies at 104

Edgar Morin, the French sociologist and philosopher who developed transdisciplinary thinking and opposed reductionism, has died aged 104. He was a free spirit and prolific author.

Somalia Referee Denied US Entry Gets Hero Welcome

Omar Artan, the first Somali referee selected for a World Cup, was denied US entry over vetting concerns. He returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu, promising to attend the next tournament.

Asian Stocks Tumble After US-Iran Military Escalation

Asian stocks fell sharply after US-Iran exchanged fire, with Japan's Nikkei down 2% and South Korea's Kospi slumping 6%. Oil prices dipped despite tensions, while China's factory inflation hit a four-year high.

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