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Mammals May 2, 2024

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication'

Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.

Joe Biden May 2, 2024

Biden calls Japan 'xenophobic' for not accepting many immigrants, compares to China, Russia

President Biden called the allied nation of Japan "xenophobic" during a speech on Wednesday, comparing the island country to rival powers China and Russia.

Natural Disasters May 1, 2024

Indonesia’s Ruang volcano spits more hot ash after eruption forces schools and airports to close

Authorities warned locals of possible super-hot volcanic clouds and a tsunami if the mountain falls into the sea following another eruption of Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano.

Japan April 30, 2024

Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.

Asia April 30, 2024

Former Kazakhstan minister arrested for alleged role in unrest that left 238 dead

Former Kazakh Interior Minister Erlan Turgumbayev has been arrested in connection with a deadly police crackdown on protests that erupted in 2022, officials say.

Japan April 30, 2024

Japan PM Kishida says he will not step down after his party's loss in special elections amid scandal

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he would win back the people's trust by addressing corruption after his party lost the country's special election.

Pakistan April 30, 2024

Gunmen kill police officer guarding polio workers in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani police say gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in the northwest. Police said Tuesday that the gunmen fired at a team.

Asia April 30, 2024

Cambodia army base explosion that killed 20 was likely caused by mishandling munitions, military official says

Twenty people were killed and 11 were injured in a large explosion at a Cambodian army base that appears to have happened when soldiers were unloading ammunition from a truck.

Pakistan April 29, 2024

IMF deploys remaining $1.1B in Pakistan bailout funds

The International Monetary Fund approved Monday the immediate release of the remaining $1.1 billion worth of bailout cash for Pakistan.

Asia April 29, 2024

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

China April 29, 2024

China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden

China is warning of taking "resolute and forceful steps" in response to President Biden signing recent bills on TikTok and military aid to Taiwan.