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Management of water, energy, and food shapes course of civilizations

Jakarta, Dec. 10 -- Indonesia's National Development Planning Minister and Head of the National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas), Rachmat Pambudy, said the rise and fall of civilizations has... Read More


Vietnam substantively contributes to effective implementation of UNCLOS: Ambassador

New York, Dec. 10 -- Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has highlighted Vietnam's substantive contributions to the global ocean agenda and its efforts to advance t... Read More


2.3 million people hit, 1.1 million hectares flooded by Cyclone Ditwah: UNDP report

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 10 -- Cyclone Ditwah triggered one of the most severe flood disasters in Sri Lanka's recent history, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reporting that 1.1 million h... Read More


Murals at a housing project in Portugal highlight UN goals and build local pride

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- One mural, "No Poverty," shows a Black woman tenderly braiding the hair of a white woman - a snapshot of family bonds that grew out of difficult times. Another, called "No Hunger... Read More


Apple Fitness+ comes to 28 new countries, including India, Taiwan and the Netherlands

United Kingdom, Dec. 10 -- Apple Fitness+ will launch in 28 new countries on December 15, marking the service's biggest global expansion since its debut and bringing it to major markets including Indi... Read More


ILO defers action about Bangladesh amid political transition

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Bangladesh gets a breathing space as the International Labour Organization (ILO) defers until March its decision about further action for nonobservance of three labour rights-related... Read More


PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up goes live - Check your year in gaming

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Sony has rolled out its PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up, giving PS5 and PS4 players a personalized look back at their gaming year. The interactive recap is available starting today and ... Read More


Human rights lawyers call recent trials in Bangladesh a signal of democratic backsliding

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has expressed concern over the trials of Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece Tulip Sidd... Read More


Skydo Bags $10 Mn To Expand Global Footprint, Acquire Regulatory Licences

India, Dec. 10 -- Cross-border payments startup Skydo has raised $10 Mn (about INR 89.8 Cr) in its Series A funding round led by Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, with participation from existing inve... Read More


Arjun Rampal reveals hardest moment while shooting for Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: 'Most difficult scene of my life.'

India, Dec. 10 -- Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's highly anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar hit theatres on December 5 and has been winning both hearts and headlines since its release. The film, led by Ranve... Read More