Nepal is set to export 200,000 garlands, valued at US$1.4 million, providing jobs and income for women who weave flowers into garlands.
They dreamed of elegant living in France and good earnings from selling their wine in China. Now many investors have given up or want out.
Studies link microplastics to various health issues, including heart attacks, strokes and cancer.
Russia advanced 478 sq km into Ukraine in October, record since 2022, war data suggests.
Criminal networks operating from Myanmar have spiralled ‘out of control’ with 3.4 million people displaced by fighting, special envoy says.
Yoav Gallant warns the ‘countdown has begun’ for Naim Qassem, who is replacing assassinated militant chief Hassan Nasrallah.
She also campaigned for the Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in the US presidential race against Donald Trump.
Forward Afif led his country to Asian Cup title, while Seike scored 20 goals to help Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies win Japanese domestic title.
Children are not spared the abuse, while women and girls are being abducted for sexual slavery.
Mysterious spongy, dinner-plate-sized masses have sparked speculation, with authorities taking the potential environmental threat seriously.
No snowfall has yet been observed on Japan’s highest mountain – the latest date since comparative data became available in 1894.
The latest game in the pro-LGBTQ series Life is Strange has seen developers Deck Nine receive backlash over the choice to bring back Max.
The museum will include a replica of the ‘House of Mirrors’ detention centre where the ex-leader’s regime tortured secret prisoners.
Freddie Freeman ties home-run record as Dodgers close on second title in four years.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos argued presidential endorsements ‘create a perception of bias’.
The release, first previewed in June, marks Apple’s foray into an AI race that has seen US tech giants rush into ChatGPT-style technology.
Donald Trump blames Kamala Harris and her campaign for painting him as a Nazi in the final stretch of the US election.
Beyond carbon dioxide, other gases like methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases also contribute to global warming.
Thai street-food cook Jay Fai, who was awarded a Michelin star in 2018, may be hanging up her signature ski googles as soon as next year.
Israel is ramping up its aerial campaign on Hezbollah strongholds, including the eastern Bekaa Valley.
Eugene Rwamucyo is latest person accused of taking part in 1994 massacre of the African country’s Tutsi population to face justice in France.
Sweet justice was served ice-cold when Italian police brought down a thriving mafia-run ice cream empire in Sicily. How did they do it?
Bolivia’s government claimed the former leader’s convoy had fired on special anti-narcotics police who were carrying out a patrol.
Georgia’s pro-Western president has alleged that the country’s weekend parliamentary election was rigged with the help of Russia.
Trump has called the 60-year-old Democratic vice-president stupid, and attacked her IQ in his pitch to voters.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in key swing states, with each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both.
videocam The attack, which took place near Ngouboua in the Lake Chad region, targeted a garrison housing around 200 soldiers.
videocam Erik ten Hag had been under pressure all season, even before Sunday’s defeat at the hands of West Ham.
Polls show Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck as Election Day on November 5 looms.
Russia’s relentless assault on Vovchansk has dwarfed that of Bakhmut, observers say.