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Chernobyl black fungi thrive on radiation, may aid space survival

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- In the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl, black fungi have revealed a remarkable ability to survive and even thrive amid extreme radiation, offering insights that could help protect life... Read More


WCPFC Chair says Albacore deal hinges on one tough decision: "We must agree on the Harvest Control Rule"

Fiji, Dec. 1 -- Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the final barrier to securing a long-awaited management procedure for South Pacific albacore comes d... Read More


Explosion sparks major fire at Nippon steel's factory in Japan's Hokkaido

Tokyo, Dec. 1 -- An explosion occurred at a factory in the city of Muroran in Hokkaido, northernmost Japan, early Monday, triggering a large fire and scattering concrete debris across the site. Accor... Read More


IAF airlifts 335 Indians from cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 1 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has intensified its large-scale humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Operation 'Sagar Bandhu', extending crit... Read More


Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone crowned World Athletes of Year

Monaco, Dec. 1 -- Reigning champions Mondo Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were crowned the World Athletics Awards 2025, capping off a dominant season for the Swedish pole vault and the Americ... Read More


Indian duo Treesa, Gayatri clinch second straight Syed Modi crown

Lucknow, Dec. 1 -- Top seeds Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched their second consecutive Syed Modi International women's doubles crown with a hard-fought 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 win over Japan's ... Read More


Belgium defeats India 1-0 to claim maiden Azlan Cup

Ipoh (Malaysia), Dec. 1 -- Belgium defeated India 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter to win the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Malaysia. Thanks to Thibeau Stockbroekx's lone goal in the match in the... Read More


Girona hold Madrid as Barcelona take La Liga lead

Madrid, Dec. 1 -- Real Madrid drew 1-1 away to Girona, a result that lifted FC Barcelona to the top of La Liga after 14 rounds. On Sunday, Barcelona had 34 points, one more than Real Madrid. Villarre... Read More


Welcome ceremony held for Vietnamese Party General Secretary in Vientiane

Vientiane, Dec. 1 -- General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse hosted a welcome ceremony on December 1 for General Secre... Read More


Vietnam underscores commitment to promoting peace, stability and Asia-Europe cooperation

Hanoi, Dec. 1 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai has urged Asian and European nations to persist in resolving differences through peaceful means, emphasising dialogue, mutual understandin... Read More