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EU countries destroyed €4 billion worth of Covid-19 vaccines, reveals research

Governments, including the EU’s second-most populous country France, have been reluctant to reveal the scale of the waste, but it is certain that most EU nations have resorted to wasting doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, once a much sought after commodity

China launches 5-year plan to reduce 'meaningless labour' in digital governance

Crucially, the directive discourages the obligatory use of government social media and apps for evaluation purposes. Instead, it encourages practical usage based on merit, eliminating unnecessary burdens on grassroots cadres

Philippines suspends TV show that regularly features former president Rodrigo Duterte

The production for Gikan Sa Masa, Para Sa Masa was temporarily halted after former president Duterte threatened ACT Teachers Representative France Castro on two episodes aired in October and November, according to a report

Japan joins Philippines, US to counter Chinese military in South China Sea

Amid long-standing disputes over maritime sovereignty, the Philippines and Japan, two of the US's closest Asian allies, have taken a firm stance against what they perceive to be aggressive behaviour by Chinese vessels

Russia launches biggest attack in weeks, hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Maksym Kozytskyi, Lviv's regional governor, said three Russian missiles hit the city of Drohobych in the west, about 60 km (37 miles) from the Polish border. Kozytskiy said an infrastructure facility and warehouses were hit

Controversial Kannada lecturer under fire for derogatory social media post on Chandrayaan 3 mission

In his tweet, he used the phrase "Tirupati nama" and suggested that the upcoming moon mission would meet the same fate as its predecessor

Pentagon leaks: Justin Trudeau told NATO Canada can’t meet defence spending goal

Trudeau informed the alliance that “Canada will never reach two per cent defence spending,” the document says, noting that Ottawa’s military budget has not exceeded 1.4 per cent of its economic output in nearly 30 years.

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EgyptAir suspends flights to and from Sudan capital over security concerns

Clashes between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted on Saturday, with gunfire heard in several parts of the capital Khartoum and witnesses reporting shooting in adjoining cities.

Farewell Benedict XVI: Thousands pay respect to former pope as lying in state begins at Vatican

Tens of thousands of people have descended upon the Vatican to pay respect to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The funeral on 5 January will be presided over by Pope Francis, making it the first time a former pontiff will be buried by his successor

The cop who caught 'Bikini Killer' Charles Sobhraj is happy with his early release. Here's why

Nearly two decades later, Ganesh KC, now retired from service, is happy to see the early release of serial killer Charles Sobhraj. It shows how sensitive we are towards senior citizens and displays our conviction for human rights, he says

COVID-19 or regular cold? How to read symptoms this Christmas

The most common COVID symptoms now include a sore throat, runny or blocked nose, and a cough without phlegm. Part of the problem is that these indications are common to other respiratory illnesses

Who was Ajay Chowdhury, Charles Sobhraj’s untraceable righthand man?

‘Bikini Killer’ Charles Sobhraj had a partner in crime, Ajay Chowdhury. He often disposed of the bodies of those killed by his boss. Chowdhury was never arrested and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day

Mass layoffs, not paying office rent, auctioning items: How Elon Musk is cutting costs at Twitter

Elon Musk bought Twitter for a whopping $44 billion. Now, the 51-year-old ‘Chief Twit’ is adopting numerous cost-cutting measures in an effort to stave off the company’s bankruptcy

US journalist Grant Wahl dies of ruptured aortic aneurysm during FIFA World Cup 2022: What is this ‘silent killer'?

Prominent football journalist Grant Wahl died from a ruptured aortic aneurysm on 9 December while covering the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. A ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm is hard to detect. People with high-blood pressure and a smoking past are more prone to this condition

Explained: How the nuclear fusion breakthrough can revolutionise clean energy

American scientists have announced a major advancement in producing a nuclear fusion reaction. The promise of fusion is enticing. If harnessed, it could produce nearly limitless, carbon-free energy to supply humanity’s electricity needs without raising global temperatures

Did the pilot cause the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 to crash deliberately?

A new piece of debris has been found, adding to the mystery surrounding the Malaysian plane’s unexpected disappearance on 8 March 2014. Now new material evidence suggests that one of the pilots of the MH370 flight intentionally tried to crash the aircraft

Explained: Why PETA is suing UK military over Royal Guards’ 'fake' bearskin hats

Animal rights group PETA is taking legal action against the UK defence ministry over its refusal to test a fake fur version of the distinctive bearskin hats worn by ceremonial guards

Explained: How China is reactivating its economy post COVID

China has finally started rolling back its strict mix of mass testing, lockdowns, and quarantines. The Asian giant's economy is entering a delicate period when it will face a set of challenges that do not fit neatly with other countries’ experiences during the pandemic

Explained: How bad news keeps piling up for Donald Trump ahead of 2024 polls

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