South Africa Wants $8.5 Billion Climate Plan Wrapped Up by COP28
South African Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said she expects the long-delayed implementation plan for an $8.5 billion climate
2023-09-07 18:21
Modi Asks Rich Nations to Soften Climate Demands Ahead of G-20
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2023-09-07 15:19
Head of J-Pop Talent Agency Resigns Over Sex Abuse Scandal
The head of influential J-pop talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. stepped down Thursday after criticism that management
2023-09-07 15:16
Japanese Rocket Takes Off for Moon After Troublesome Year
A Japanese rocket bound for the moon took off early Thursday, offering relief to a battered national space
2023-09-07 11:45
China Considers Law Banning Clothes That ‘Hurt Feelings’ of Others
China’s public is expressing concern about a potential legal change that would allow for fines and even jail
2023-09-06 14:55
Red Tape Holding Up $18 Trillion Needed for 2030 Climate Goals
Grid constraints, the still high cost of green technology and planning delays are holding up $18 trillion worth
2023-09-06 13:17
Wildfires Cost Europe €4.1 Billion as Temperatures Hit Records
Wildfires have cost Europe an estimated €4.1 billion ($4.43 billion) in damages so far this year, as extreme
2023-09-04 23:52
Alien Species Threaten Food Supply, Public Health And Cost $423 Billion
Non-native species -- displaced either by global trade and travel or by climate change -- pose “a severe
2023-09-04 20:55
Singapore Requires Security Cameras in Preschools From July 2024
Singapore will require preschool and government-funded centers for children with special needs to have closed-circuit television cameras, starting
2023-09-01 12:19
Japan Panel Proposes Letting Divorced Parents Hold Joint Custody
A panel at Japan’s Ministry of Justice proposed allowing divorced couples to take joint custody of their child,
2023-08-30 13:50
CNN Reportedly Poised to Pick Mark Thompson as Next CEO
Mark Thompson, the former chief executive officer of The New York Times Co., is set to take up
2023-08-30 10:51
How Richard Mille Watches Became Code for Extravagant Wealth
A Richard Mille Co. watch is a powerful symbol of wealth for anyone who’s in-the-know enough to recognize
2023-08-29 16:55