2026 News Archive

New rules aim to help but the economy will keep them down

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that maintaining the political status quo is the most responsible thing the island can do to secure global supply chains as it hosts some of ‌the world's leading technology leaders at an annual conference. Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain for companies including Nvidia and Apple, and its position is anchored by the world's largest contract chipmaker, TSMC.

India is poised to emerge as one of the world's most important AI and hyperscale infrastructure markets, driven by rapid expansion in data centre capacity, rising artificial intelligence workloads and strong policy support, according to Knight Frank India's latest report.

'The world must treat it as the urgent climate warning it is'

South Sudan is among the few places in the world classified as category five on the global hunger scale - the highest level possible, with no category six. | ITV National News

Snakes are some of the most fearsome slithering creatures, and one would definitely not want to have an encounter with one of them. If you get chills just by thinking about slithering creatures, there’s good news, as some places on Earth are completely free of snakes!While those places might sound impossible or unreal, it is actually true!These snake-free zones exist for different reasons, like extreme cold, geographical location, strict laws, or ecosystems that never evolved with snakes completely.Here are some countries with no snake populations

Taiwan sincerely urges the WHO and relevant stakeholders to support the island nation's inclusion in the global health system.

Scientists fear the combined effects of El Niño and human-caused climate change could reshape weather around the world

BRUSSELS, June 2 (Reuters) - The El Nino weather pattern is ⁠forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday. Scientists say climate change will make its impact especially severe.

Cumbernauld rockers Talespeed's superb single 'Gie's a Goal' is nearly three decades in the making for the band, who started their musical journey in Coatbridge.

No wonder the World Intellectual Property Organization now ranks China among the world's most innovative economies — especially in terms of knowledge and technology outputs.

Heat makes it much harder to effectively grow crops, raise livestock and harvest fish, as detailed in an extensive new United Nations climate change report.

BRUSSELS, June 2 - The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday. Scientists say climate change will make its impact especially severe. com.

Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency. Their contributions could become one of the critical supports for the region as it grapples with the rapidly spreading rare Bundibugyo virus, the species of Ebola confirmed in eastern Congo in May. However, the resource-strapped agency, the World Food Program, is facing a critical choice as aid cuts from U.S. and other major partners have disrupted operations in the vulnerable region. An official with the agency says a total of 404 meals have been provided to patients and health workers, but that the financial situation has not been easy.

'Nothing beats being a world champion': Deschamps eyes last WC triumph with France - Paris, June 2 France head coach Didier Deschamps has described winning the FIFA World Cup as football's greatest...

Harsh Singh’s ETECHSTARS develops DriveNoggin AI for safer, affordable autonomous driving, inspired by real-world road challenges and human perception.

A year haunts England: 1966. Sixty years on, Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions chase glory again, carrying the weight of heartbreak and expectation. | Football News

Diaz shines as Colombia beats Costa Rica in international friendly - Bogota, June 2 Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory...

He urged the chief minister to “step out of his fantasy world” and stop acting like a movie hero delivering punchlines. | India News

Most forecast models suggest it will be at least moderate, and possibly strong, with the agency warning of extreme weather events across the world in the coming months

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2: NJF Holdings, the global investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann, has identified the convergence of professional sport, human performance, and life sciences as an emerging investment frontier in India, arguing that the country is uniquely positioned to develop world-class capabilities at the intersection of athletic performance, longevity science and health technology.

The recent archaeological finding, which was made in northern Israel, comes from an amazing discovery of a gemstone by a 12-year-old who found it whil.

The world’s most comprehensive disaster database – relied on by thousands of climate scientists and policymakers – is at risk of closing as a result of cuts to US foreign aid by the Trump administration.

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CM Revanth Reddy urges public support for Telangana Rising 2047 vision, targeting $1T economy by 2034 and $3T by 2047; highlights welfare, agriculture push.

El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according to the World Meteorological Organization. It can also have a warming effect on the global climate, and fuel hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, the WMO said.

The Mass Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) suspended a new, free shuttle bus service along the Purple Line route in Nonthaburi after just a few hours on Monday after reports of a conflict with local songtaew operators. Learn English while keeping up with the latest news from Thailand and around the world.

Russian drone and missile strikes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed five people and wounded 25, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred in England’s Southampton on December 3, when the teenager was walking home alone after spending the evening with friends.

The advisory comes against the backdrop of a fresh Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, which has prompted health authorities across the world to issue similar precautionary guidance.

High blood pressure has traditionally been associated with older adults, but cardiologists say they are increasingly seeing people as young as 25 presenting with elevated blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, chest discomfort, and other early signs of cardiovascular strain. Experts attribute this worrying trend to a combination of energy drink consumption, chronic stress, poor sleep, and prolonged screen exposure that has become a routine part of modern life.The problem is that modern lifestyles are creating a perfect storm for heart disease. Long work hours, constant notifications, late-night scrolling, dependence on energy drinks, lack of sleep, and chronic stress are quietly changing the way the heart functions.The concern is not just personal. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases account for a significant share of deaths in India, and uncontrolled blood pressure remains one of the biggest risk factors.

India is set to launch a Producer Price Index for the first time, a step toward aligning with most advanced economies, giving policymakers a broader measure of inflation that captures price pressures across both goods and services in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

News News: The beloved Mishra family is preparing to welcome audiences back into their world as 'Gullak' gears up for its fifth season. Known for its heartwarmin.

The decision comes at a time of fluctuating global energy prices and growing concerns over fuel costs, exacerbated by geopolitical uncertainties in several parts of the world.

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, has successfully completed her Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, marking a significant academic milestone in the journey of the 24-year-old future queen who continues to balance royal responsibility with world-class education.

Healthy forests help combat climate change, provide humans with drinking water and even improve mental and physical health. But it’s hard to imagine an entire forest in the middle of a big city. That’s where micro-forests come into play — public forests on a smaller scale, filled with native plants. They exist around the world, and producer Rachel Carlson went to visit the largest micro-forest in California in this encore episode. She joins host Emily Kwong to chat about what she saw. Interested in more of the science behind urban nature? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

Israeli politicians criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for delaying strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon after President Trump's urging for restraint. The situation raises concerns over Israeli independence in military decisions amidst rising tensions.

Benjamin Netanyahu's influence among Western allies is waning, evident from a tense phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding Israel's actions in Lebanon.

Australians love sports punting, but we're not very good at it. We lose more than eight billion dollars annually. Shaun Micallef has released a new series investigating our love of the punt and whether we might untangle our sport from our gambling. Featured: Shaun Micallef, filmmaker. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.

A massive fire broke out on Monday late night in the Kebon Kosong area of Kemayoran, Central Jakarta in Indonesia, destroying around 250 semi-permanen.

My dream is to make Telangana gateway to the world: CM Revanth Reddy - Hyderabad, June 2 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that his dream is to position...

The conflict has increased pressure on fuel-importing countries across Asia. Higher energy prices are driving up inflation and straining external finances.

Badminton News: HYDERABAD: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have not only ended their losing streak but also the 34-match winning streak of world champions K.

The death toll has risen to 43 in a massive blast that occurred in northeast Myanmar on Sunday. The explosion occurred from mining explosives stored i.

US News: An IRGC-linked terrorist accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump and orchestrating attacks on US and Israeli targets around the world flashed.

Kennedy Cherrington has finally answered the calling to represent her family and culture at international level by putting her hand up for Kiwi Ferns selection at Rugby League World Cup 2026.

The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now operational in downtown Dallas, where thousands of hours of coverage, cutting-edge technology and global broadcasts will connect billions of fans to football’s biggest tournament.

According to a report by CNN, some of the posts on Chief Master Sergeant John Bentivegna’s account also invoked the Vietnam War.

Norway Chess: Praggnannandha, Gukesh win; Divya beats Humpy in Rd-7 - Oslo, June 2 Indian star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Alireza Firouzja in classical chess, while world champion D Gukesh...

Taiwan on Tuesday recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 5 official ships and 7 sorties of PLA aircraft as per the Ministry of National Defence (MND).

Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor who is known worldwide for portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, did more than just build a superhero body for the Thor movies. Hemsworth has been instrumental in popularizing a type of training known as functional fitness, which focuses on strength, mobility, endurance, balance and movement used in the real world. In an interview that was published in 2023 by Men’s Health, he said he was “gradually” moving away from “regular bodybuilding.” Image credit: Instagram/@chrishemsworth

India Business News: In yet another setback, South Korea’s stock market has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by value. Last week, India wa.

A total of 52 arrests were made, of whom 36 drove semi-trucks. Of these, 30 were Indians, and three did not possess any driver’s license.

A Taiwanese military T-34 trainer aircraft crashed on Tuesday, during a simulated engine failure exercise, killing the two pilots on board, the defenc.

NASA has revealed striking new details about the event, which triggered loud booms, rattled homes and shook buildings across parts of Massachusetts and others.

Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 3 completes shoot; Abhishek Pathak shares heartfelt wrap-up post: “This film has been our world”. Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today, Bollywood Celebrity News, Breaking News, Celeb News, Celebrities News, Bollywood News Hindi, Hindi Bollywood News at Bollywood Hungama.com.

Tennis News: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka combined power, precision and personality as she defeated former champion Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to book her place in the qu.

Chess News: NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2026 Norway Chess, which is currently in its 14th edition, if someone had told you that halfway down the line, reigning World.

MS Chauhan, renowned animal scientist and former vice-chancellor of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar and Dheer Singh, director of ICAR-NDRI, inaugurated an exhibition showcasing dairy products, technologies, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Jeeno Thitikul has provided an insightful view of the factors behind World No. 1 Nelly Korda’s dominance on the greens. She highlighted how the American golfer manages her energy during tournament weeks.