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China’s action on climate change will not slow despite global political changes, Xi says

23 Apr 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s actions to address climate change will not slow down despite global political developments, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, according to the official Xinhua news agency. Xi made the remarks in a speech to a video summit initiated by the United Nations and Brazil to discuss climate change and the “just …

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China backs Iran’s nuclear talks with US, opposes ‘illegal’ sanctions

23 Apr 2025

BEIJING (Reuters) – China supports Iran holding talks on its nuclear program with the United States and opposes the use of force and “illegal” unilateral sanctions to try to resolve the issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iran’s foreign minister on Wednesday. Beijing is willing to deepen coordination and cooperation with Tehran on international …

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Lacrosse-Bangladesh signs up as global surge powers Olympic return

23 Apr 2025

-The lacrosse world map expanded further east this week as Bangladesh became the 94th country to join the sport’s global governing body, continuing a remarkable growth trajectory for a game set to make its Olympic return after a 120-year absence. Lacrosse will feature in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, marking its return as …

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China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says

23 Apr 2025

By Eduardo Baptista SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China is considering building a nuclear plant on the moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by a senior official showed on Wednesday. China aims to become a major space power and land astronauts on the moon by 2030, and its …

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Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, dozens hurt jumping from buildings

23 Apr 2025

By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) -More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday as one of the strongest quakes in years hit the city. Many people gathered in parks and others sat on doorsteps, or stood outside their homes in the centre of Istanbul as aftershocks from the …

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Badminton-Malaysia’s Lai ready to swap husband for new partner at Sudirman Cup

23 Apr 2025

KUALA LUMPUR -For most married couples, separation is a last resort. For Malaysian shuttler Shevon Lai Jemie, it’s a tactical option she’s perfectly willing to embrace for Sudirman Cup glory. As the team prepares for their Group C battles in Xiamen against Japan, Australia and France starting on Sunday, Lai is perfectly comfortable leaving husband …

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East Timor couple have seen two popes visit, pray they will see Francis’ successor

23 Apr 2025

By Ananda Teresia and Yuddy Cahya Budiman DILI, East Timor (Reuters) -A devout Roman Catholic couple in East Timor has seen firsthand two popes visit their tiny Asian country and now they are praying they may witness another, once a successor is picked to replace Pope Francis. “I deeply hope the new pope would visit …

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What world leaders said after militant attack in India’s Kashmir

23 Apr 2025

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A deadly militant attack on tourists in the Pahalgam area of India’s Himalayan territory of Jammu and Kashmir has drawn widespread international condemnation. Here is how some key foreign leaders reacted to the attack, which killed 26 people and injured 17: U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP “The United States stands strong with …

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Analysis-Textile giant Bangladesh pushed to recycle more waste

23 Apr 2025

By Md. Tahmid Zami NARAYANGANJ, Bangladesh (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Bangladesh’s limited capacity to deal with the enormous waste generated by its textile sector may prove unsustainable as the global fashion industry faces pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest apparel producer, only recycles a small percentage of its textile waste, with …

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