SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for another wave of school closures in 2025 as the nation’s school-age population continues to dwindle, according to new data from the Ministry of Education. Figures submitted to Representative Jin Sun-mi of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea reveal that 49 elementary, middle, and high schools across 17 […]
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JAKARTA, Feb 20 — Indonesia’s plan to expand coal-fired power plants for industrial use is undermining its commitment to cut carbon emissions by 2030 and phase out coal entirely by 2040, according to a report released today. Despite pledging a rapid transition to clean energy, Southeast Asia’s largest economy continues to rely heavily on coal. […]
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RIYADH, Feb 17 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Saudi Arabia on Monday, ahead of scheduled talks with Russian officials aimed at finding a resolution to Moscow’s nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine. The discussions come after a recent phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Trump ordered […]
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to strengthening regional economic integration and enhancing supply chains under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship. In a written interview with Bernama, Paetongtarn, 38, highlighted the critical role of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in driving regional growth and fostering deeper economic cooperation […]
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BEIJING, Feb 13 – China has announced plans to construct a cutting-edge deep-sea research station in the resource-rich South China Sea, a move poised to advance marine exploration while reinforcing Beijing’s territorial claims in the disputed waters. According to the South China Morning Post, the facility—set to be built at a depth of 2,000 meters—will […]
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