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Nearly 900m poor people exposed to climate shocks, UN warns
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Nearly 80% of the world's poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a "double and deeply unequal burden", the United Nations warned Friday.
Army colonel to be sworn in as Madagascar president
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO (MADAGASCAR) - Madagascar is set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.
Changing face of foreign direct investment
News, Published on 15/10/2025
» Although US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies dominate news headlines, they are far from the only forces shaping global production. New investment patterns have been reshaping the global economic landscape since well before Mr Trump's tariffs.
Global goal to end deforestation nowhere near being met: experts
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» PARIS - Deforestation "has not meaningfully declined" despite a global pledge to halt forest destruction, but next month's UN climate summit in the Amazon could mark a turning point, experts said Tuesday.
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» PRAIA, Cape Verde - A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.
Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival
Published on 13/10/2025
» The number of international first-year students at Hong Kong's public universities remained below pre-pandemic levels in the last academic year despite the government doubling quotas for non-locals, with an admissions official saying Singapore has emerged as a growing education powerhouse.
Madagascar army unit claims control, president says power-grab underway
AFP, Published on 12/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
New movies out this week: Oct 9-15
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2025
» New releases and old favourites that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
The World’s Best Bar is in Hong Kong
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2025
» HONG KONG — At The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 award ceremony, held in Hong Kong last night, Bar Leone in Hong Kong ranked No.1 on list, making it the first bar in Asia to be awarded the title. It also took home the title of The Best Bar in Asia 2025.