South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima water
August 26, 2023 5:49 PM Protesters gathered in the capital of South Korea on Saturday to demand that the government take steps to avoid what they fear is a looming…
Japan says no radioactivity found in Fukushima fish -Kyodo
August 26, 2023 4:07 PM Japan’s fisheries agency said on Saturday fish tested in waters around the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant did not contain detectable levels of the radioactive isotope…
Kenyan minister apologises after main airport loses power in blackout
August 26, 2023 3:31 PM Kenya’s transport minister apologised to the country late on Friday night after a widespread electricity blackout left passengers at the main airport in Nairobi grappling…
Russia hopes to raise fish, seafood exports to China after Japan ban
August 26, 2023 2:35 PM China has already banned some food imports from Japan but Thursday’s total ban was prompted by Japan releasing the treated radioactive water. Read More
Doctor sentenced to 18 years in US for trying to join Islamic State group
August 26, 2023 12:10 PM The doctor from Pakistan had expressed a desire to conduct “lone-wolf attacks” in the US or fight and work as a combat medic for the…
Loch Ness set for biggest monster hunt in decades
August 26, 2023 11:45 AM The expedition will deploy drones with thermal scanners, boats with infrared cameras and an underwater hydrophone. Read More
Russia’s military ties with Iran will withstand geopolitical pressure -RIA
August 26, 2023 11:36 AM Russia’s military cooperation with Iran will not succumb to geopolitical pressure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, following reports that Washington has asked Teheran…
Gabon to vote as president Bongo seeks to extend 56-year family dynasty
August 26, 2023 11:12 AM Gabonese voters head to the polls on Saturday for presidential, legislative, and local elections that the opposition hopes will foil President Ali Bongo’s bid for…
Denmark moves to ban Quran burnings after Muslim outrage
August 26, 2023 11:00 AM Danish and Swedish authorities have struggled to balance free speech with growing anger that security officials say has elevated the risk of terrorist attacks. Read…
France, EU to spend S$293 million on destroying excess wine
August 26, 2023 10:50 AM The alcohol from destroyed wine can be sold to companies for use in non-food products such as hand sanitiser, cleaning products, or perfume. Read More