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Japan’s World Expo touts unity … and algae
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» OSAKA, Japan - World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation — as well as Hello Kitty in algae form.
Nine-year-old Thai tattooist makes his mark
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» Wielding a cumbersome tattoo gun with his small hands swamped in surgical gloves, nine-year-old Napat Mitmakorn expertly inks the pattern of a fanged serpent on a man's upper thigh.
Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
AFP, Published on 27/01/2025
» TOKYO - The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.
Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect
AFP, Published on 01/01/2025
» OSAKA (JAPAN) - A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says.
Climate talks end with standing ovation
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» DUBAI - The proud president of COP28 had no time left to lose.
To greenwash or do the right thing? Corporate dilemmas at COP28
AFP, Published on 02/12/2023
» DUBAI - They call the giant climate business expo running outside the COP28 United Nations talks in Dubai the "green zone".
World leaders take COP28 stage as climate, Gaza share spotlight
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» DUBAI - World leaders descended on Dubai for United Nations (UN) climate talks on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.
Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight as world leaders attend COP28
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» DUBAI - World leaders take centre stage at United Nations climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.
Busan, Riyadh or Rome? 2030 World Expo host to be revealed
AFP, Published on 28/11/2023
» PARIS - The host of the 2030 World Expo will be chosen on Tuesday, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh and South Korea's Busan contending to welcome the showpiece event held every five years.
Russia destroys drones in Moscow, Black Sea
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» MOSCOW: Russian forces destroyed Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and its Black Sea Fleet, officials said on Friday, the latest in a surge of attacks on the capital and the flashpoint waterway.