Dutch g’ovt gives $2.4bn in subsidies to fund carbon capture plan
The plan, which starts in 2024, aims to reduce emissions in the industrial cluster surrounding Europe's largest port.
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Indonesia police arrest Victor Yeimo for suspected treason
Police accuse Victor Yeimo of being the 'mastermind' behind civil unrest in 2019.
Afghanistan: Taliban declare three-day Eid ceasefire
The announcement comes days after series of blasts at a Kabul girls' school killed more than 50 people, mostly pupils.
Rise in COVID cases drives Singapore back to stricter measures
The setback risks slowing Singapore's economic recovery, complicates plans for conferences such as the Davos-based WEF.
Many mosques in India turned into COVID centres amid virus surge
Many mosques across India have opened their doors for COVID patients as the second wave overwhelms hospitals.
In Pictures: Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa compound
Scores of Palestinians wounded after Israeli police move in on protesters in East Jerusalem.
Dogecoin used to pay for SpaceX’s mission to the moon next year
Musk said on Twitter in April that SpaceX was going to put a 'literal Dogecoin on the literal moon'.
ByteDance eyes China’s $1.7 trillion e-commerce sector
With its push into social commerce ahead of its IPO, ByteDance is stepping into territory so far controlled by Jack Ma.
Dogecoin sees value slash after Musk calls it a ‘hustle’
Starting as a joke, Dogecoin surged more than 16,000 percent the past year but was down after Musk's comment.
Hundreds wounded as Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa compound: Live
Crackdown comes ahead of 'Jerusalem Day' marches when Israelis mark the occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967.
At least 11 killed in Afghanistan bus bombing
Interior ministry says dozens of people, including children, have been injured in the attack in southern Zabul province.
Myanmar poet’s body returned to family with organs missing
Prominent cultural figures and celebrities have emerged as key supporters of opposition to the February 1 coup.
India COVID cases dip from peak as nationwide lockdown calls grow
India sees 366,161 new infections and 3,754 deaths, off a little from recent peaks, amid calls for nationwide shutdown.
Grief and anger after deadly blasts target Afghan school
Residents of the Shia neighbourhood blame the government for the attack that has killed 58, mostly students.
Afghans hold funeral for victims of Kabul school bomb blasts
Dozens of young girls were buried after a school was targeted in the bloodiest attack in Afghanistan in over a year.
Key suspect in Nasheed attack arrested: Maldives police
Three of the four suspects allegedly behind the explosion that critically wounded the former president are in custody.
Putin vows to defend ‘Russian interests’ on WWII Victory Day
Thousands of soldiers and veterans attended the gathering in Red Square to mark victory in the 'catastrophic' war.
US Navy seizes huge weapons cache in Arabian Sea
Cache included dozens of advanced Russian-made anti-tank guided missiles and thousands of Chinese assault rifles.
Activist’s killing triggers protests in Iraq’s Karbala
Ihab al-Wazni was a leading figure in protests against the government in the city - his funeral was held on Sunday.
Deadly landslide hits gold mine in Guinea
The artisanal mine in Siguiri region collapsed on Saturday killing the miners instantly, according to area councillor.