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New data reveals one of the smallest ozone holes in decades: Study

Washington DC, Dec. 4 -- This year's ozone hole over Antarctica ranked among the smallest since the early 1990s, reflecting steady progress from decades of global action under the Montreal Protocol. ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Nigeria's deep insecurity demands more than an emergency declaration

Nigeria, Dec. 4 -- Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, ordering the recruitment of more security personnel alongside other far-reaching measures. The 26 Novemb... Read More


Japanese ceramic legacy unfolds in Indian Museum

Kolkata, Dec. 4 -- From tea bowls and food vessels to sculptural forms, a mesmerising slice of Japan's ceramic heritage is on show at the Indian Museum with the opening of an exhibition that charts th... Read More


Japanese ceramic legacy unfolds in Indian Museum

Kolkata, Dec. 4 -- From tea bowls and food vessels to sculptural forms, a mesmerising slice of Japan's ceramic heritage is on show at the Indian Museum with the opening of an exhibition that charts th... Read More


Macron meets Xi in Beijing amid EU trade tensions

Pakistan, Dec. 4 -- French President Emmanuel Macron met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, aiming to strengthen commercial ties as the European Union plans tougher trade rules. Macr... Read More


Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons storage sites in Southern Lebanon

Tel Aviv, Dec. 4 -- Israel struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday. "These weapons storage facilities were loc... Read More


UN briefs Bangladesh's political parties on election commission support

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The United Nations in Bangladesh on Thursday briefed registered political parties on its technical assistance to the Election Commission (EC) for the upcoming national election. The ... Read More


What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI's energy demand?

India, Dec. 4 -- Small modular reactors (SMR) are emerging as a potential solution to meet the rising energy demands of AI-driven data centers. These compact nuclear plants offer consistent power wit... Read More


Russia's Delo Group eyes terminals, shipbuilding push in India as Putin arrives

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Russia's state-affiliated Delo Group plans to develop terminals on India's inland waterways such as rivers and canals as well as at strategic ports including Mormugao in Goa throu... Read More


Asian stocks subdued; Japan shares surge offsetting China weakness

Mumbai, Dec. 4 -- Asian stocks ended mixed on Thursday after Microsoft reportedly lowered its AI product sales targets, reviving worries over softer AI demand and margins. Investors also adopted a cau... Read More