PARIS (AFP) – Organisers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris can be forgiven for feeling a little queasy over their commitment to hold open water swimming in the spectacular but not quite yet pristine river Seine. Last August, the swimming marathon test events were cancelled because the water was too dirty, as were […]
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United States (US) vetoed a widely backed United Nations (UN) resolution yesterday that would have paved the way for full UN membership for Palestine, a goal the Palestinians have long sought and Israel has worked to prevent. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour, the US […]
BANGKOK (AP) – Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand, challenging longstanding market leaders like Toyota, Isuzu and Ford, as they […]
AFP – As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels? Thousands of photovoltaic slabs are being installed across the United States (US) every day, particularly in the sunny west and south of the country, as […]
BERNAMA – The ringgit is expected to be one of the best-performing currencies in the region in 2024, with it ending the year at MYR4.40 against the US dollar, said the Affin Group. Its chief economist Alan Tan Chew Leong said the ringgit would be lifted by the prospect of easing interest rates globally, as […]