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New Scientistscience1 day ago
North Atlantic Cooling Southeast of Greenland Continues as Studies Differ on Cause
@NewScientist reported that a patch southeast of Greenland has cooled up to 1°C over 150 years while the rest of Earth warmed. A new study attributes this to weakening Atlantic circulation rather than atmospheric factors.
Fortunetechnology1 day ago
TSMC Quarterly Profit Rises 77% While Bank Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported quarterly profit of 707 billion New Taiwan dollars on July 16. The results underscore North Asia's lead in AI supply chains while Southeast Asian economies adjust projections amid slower value-chain gains and Middle East conflic…
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Wildfire Burns 800 Hectares in Fontainebleau Forest; Two Arrested
A wildfire scorched 800 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest 60 km southeast of Paris, partially closing the main north-south highway and delaying trains at Gare de Lyon for up to six hours. Officials arrested two people in connection with the blaze amid France's third heatwave o…
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Semaforworld2 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Ships Move from Middle East to Singapore and Philippines
Vessels previously stationed in the Middle East have shifted to Southeast Asia. The change coincides with an 8 percent rise in regional defense spending last year.
msnbc.comfinance3 days ago
Wildfires Burn 2,050 Hectares in Fontainebleau Forest Southeast of Paris
Two fires that began Sunday and Monday have scorched 10 percent of the forest. More than 800 firefighters, including reinforcements from southern France, worked Tuesday to contain the blaze.
airlinegeeks.comworld3 days ago
Cebu Pacific to Begin Installing Starlink on Some Aircraft in 2027
Cebu Pacific announced on July 14 that it will equip its fleet with Starlink internet service. The Philippine carrier will become the first low-cost airline in Southeast Asia to offer the satellite-based system.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Prime Minister Visits Southeastern Spain Wildfire That Killed 13
A wildfire in Almeria province has killed 13 people and injured several others, France 24 reported. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site while some families said they received no evacuation orders.
thewire.inpolitics4 days ago
Myanmar Foreign Minister Meets Southeast Asian Counterparts in Bangkok
U Tin Maung Swe held talks with diplomats from Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations over the July 11-12 weekend. Discussions covered a renewed peace initiative and the welfare of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. South China Morning Post reported the meetings in Bangkok.
dimsumdaily.hkscience4 days ago
Rifting Event at Southeast Indian Ridge Produced 160 Million Cubic Meters of Lava
A rifting episode began on 26 April 2024 along the Southeast Indian Ridge near 37° S. Instruments recorded 4 m of subsidence, more than 1 m of extension, and rapid lava emplacement over 16 days. The observations combined hydroacoustic, ranging, pressure and mapping data.
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en.rfi.frworld4 days ago
Wildfire Burns 1,900 Acres in Fontainebleau Forest South of Paris
A large wildfire began late Sunday afternoon in the Fontainebleau forest about 40 miles southeast of Paris. Officials described the blaze as very virulent and of exceptional scale. Firefighting operations continue as the fire spreads amid the region's third heat wave since May.
news.google.comworld6 days ago
Seafloor at Indian Ocean Ridge Collapsed 14 Feet and Expanded 3 Feet During 2024 Tremors
Researchers captured the first direct observation of seafloor creation during a 2024 event at the Southeast Indian Ridge. The data showed the process occurs in sudden lurches rather than steady increments.
Al Jazeeraworld7 days agoUpdated
Fire at Shoe Factory in Jinjiang Kills at Least 28, Over 200 Evacuated
A blaze at the Huiteng Footwear factory in southeastern China killed at least 28 people on Thursday. More than 500 rescue personnel responded after the fire broke out around noon local time.
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focustaiwan.twworld8 days ago
Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan with 124 mph winds
Taiwan and parts of China are preparing for Typhoon Bavi while recovering from Typhoon Maysak. The storm is currently located southeast of Taiwan.
chicago.suntimes.comworld9 days ago
Michigan Confirms 708 Cyclosporiasis Cases in 10 Days
Health officials recorded a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis infections centered in southeastern Michigan. Cases have also appeared in Ohio and three other states. Federal agencies continue to investigate the source linked to fresh produce.
Science Newsscience10 days ago
British-funded robots to study Greenland glacier melt starting July 16
The GIANT expedition will send submarines, sensors and aircraft to study ice-ocean boundaries in southeast and northwest Greenland. Science News reported the $26 million project aims to improve data for climate models.
gellerreport.comfinance10 days ago
Kazakhstan Plans Privately Funded Cargo Terminal at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port
Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin told parliament in late June that the 15-hectare facility will be financed entirely by private investors. The project aims to give Kazakhstan access to Indian, East African, Persian Gulf and Southeast Asian markets via an existing rail link…
koreaherald.comworld10 days ago
South Korea and ASEAN Review Strategic Partnership at Seoul Meeting
Representatives from South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in Seoul on July 7 to review progress on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss expanded cooperation in security, economic, and cultural areas.
technology10 days ago
Virtual taekwondo debuts at Asian Games after growth in Southeast Asia
The sport, which pairs VR headsets and motion sensors with traditional kicking techniques, will appear at the Asian Games in Japan this year. It has drawn athletes across age groups and experience levels in Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
New York Postworld11 days ago
Archaeologists Decode Aramaic Inscription at Turkish Mithras Temple
Researchers have deciphered a 1,700-year-old Aramaic inscription at an underground Mithras temple in southeastern Turkey. The engraving, found at Zerzevan Castle, references both Mithras and Jesus Christ and provides direct evidence of the temple's closure by early Christians.
supchina.comworld13 days ago
China Plans to Export Seabed Cable-Locating Robots to Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe
Robots developed at Dalian Jiaotong University can locate buried marine cables with less than 5 percent error and operate at depths up to 300 meters. The export aims to integrate Chinese technology into global offshore markets.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days ago
Sixteen Pilot Whales Found Stranded on Sable Island National Park Reserve
Sixteen pilot whales stranded on the north shore of Sable Island on June 10. Most died before responders could reach the remote site 290 kilometres southeast of Halifax.
world14 days ago
Hot Weather Affects Some Fourth of July Events
High temperatures are expected to continue across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through the holiday weekend. Some relief is forecast for the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast.
nypost.comworld14 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Sickens Dozens Across U.S. States With 20 Hospitalizations
@NBCNews reported that at least 145 cases occurred in 17 states from May 1 to June 16, 2026, plus over 170 in southeast Michigan since June 22. The CDC stated there is no evidence of one multi-state outbreak linking all cases.
axios.comworld14 days ago
UK to See Third Heatwave of Year This Weekend
Temperatures are forecast to reach 29C in London on Sunday and 31C on Monday. The hot spell will mainly affect southern and southeastern England while western Scotland receives heavy rain.
Yonhapai14 days ago
SK Telecom to invest 140 trillion won in Yeongnam AI data centers
SK Telecom announced plans to build multiple hyperscale AI data centers in southeastern South Korea. The investment totals 140 trillion won and targets operations beginning in late 2027.
news.sky.comworld15 days ago
Spain Expects Up to 44C Next Week After June Heat Linked to Over 2,000 Deaths
Spain's meteorological agency warned of persistently high temperatures starting Saturday, with possible peaks of 44C in the southeast on Tuesday. June's extreme heat produced more than 2,000 excess deaths across Spain and France.
abcnews.go.compolitics16 days ago
Pennsylvania Planned Parenthood Affiliates List Endocrine and Gender-Identity Codes for Cross-Sex Hormones
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania direct use of billing code E34.9 when prescribing cross-sex hormones. The affiliates received more than $14.8 million in taxpayer funds from July 2020 through June 2025. Health experts…
sbs.com.auworld17 days ago
Philippine Police Raid Chabad Center on Siargao Island, Arrest Several Israelis
Police and immigration authorities conducted a raid at a Chabad center on the southeastern island of Siargao. Several Israelis were arrested during the operation.
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pakistantoday.com.pkbusiness18 days ago
Philippines became China’s second-largest solar export market amid 2026 energy emergency and regional rationing
Shipments topped 4,000 megawatts in four months as Southeast Asian governments responded to the Hormuz closure with rationing and rooftop solar installations. A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire has reopened the strait but the shift toward renewables continues.
gatestoneinstitute.orgworld20 days ago
Al Jazeera Releases 25-Minute Investigation into Myanmar Scam Operations
The 101 East program published a two-year probe on June 27 detailing how Southeast Asia's cyberscam networks traffic victims and extract funds. The report outlines the industry's structure and reach across more than 60 countries.
rte.ietechnology21 days ago
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm Cases in Texas and New Mexico After 60-Year Absence
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the parasite's presence on June 3. Fifteen cases in livestock and pets have been recorded in Texas and southeastern New Mexico within three weeks.
japantimes.co.jpworld21 days ago
Red heat warnings issued across southeast England for third straight day
The Met Office issued red extreme heat warnings for southeast England on three consecutive days. Officials in Paris announced a public alcohol ban while hospitals reported reaching capacity.
cnbc.comsports21 days ago
New York Knicks Win 2026 NBA Championship Over San Antonio Spurs
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to claim the title. The league is expanding fan engagement and technology programs in Southeast Asia.
aircargoweek.comworld22 days ago
Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile Off Oman Coast
An unidentified projectile hit a cargo ship roughly 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Oman's Dahit. The strike damaged the bridge but caused no injuries or environmental harm.
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indianexpress.comworld22 days ago
Drone Strikes Fuel Facilities Across Ukraine Regions
@MarioNawfal reported that a drone hit a gas station in Zaporizhzhia, southeast Ukraine, setting it ablaze. Multiple strikes targeted fuel sites in Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk over the past 48 hours. Local authorities linked the attacks to Russian retaliation for domestic fuel shorta…
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csmonitor.comworld24 days ago
Philippines Fertility Rate at 1.7 and Thailand at 0.9, Both Below Replacement Level
The Philippines now records 1.7 children per woman while Thailand sits at 0.9, both below the 2.1 replacement level. Middle-income Southeast Asian nations face rapid fertility declines once limited to wealthier countries.
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Oklahoma Defeats North Carolina 13-2 to Win College World Series Title
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in the decisive Game 3 on Monday night in Omaha. The win gave the Sooners their first national championship since 1994 and the Southeastern Conference its seventh straight title.
thehindubusinessline.comworld27 days ago
Video Shows Russian Fuel Tanker Avoiding Drone on Occupied Ukraine Highway
Footage captured a Russian fuel tanker swerving to avoid a one-way attack drone on a highway in Russian-occupied southeastern Ukraine. The incident occurred during ongoing conflict operations in the region.
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Israel-Hezbollah Clashes Resume at Ali al Taher After Ceasefire Renewal
@MarioNawfal reported renewed clashes southeast of Nabatieh where Israeli troops pushed toward Ali al Taher and Hezbollah detonated an IED. Iran suspended talks with Washington until fighting in southern Lebanon stops.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience28 days ago
James Bruggers, Environmental Reporter at Inside Climate News, Dies at 68
Bruggers covered coal mining, petrochemicals and plastics pollution across the Southeast. His Courier Journal series on Louisville air pollution preceded an 80 percent drop in toxic emissions.
dailywire.comworld29 days ago
Seven Tornadoes Confirmed Across Midwest and Southeast on June 17
Tornadoes confirmed in Iowa, Illinois and Louisiana caused injuries, power outages and damage to homes and businesses. More than 125 million Americans faced severe weather advisories that day.
nbcnews.comworld29 days ago
Tornadoes reported across Midwest and Southeast states
Multiple tornadoes touched down Wednesday evening in Illinois, Iowa and other states. The National Weather Service issued warnings and confirmed several touchdowns as severe weather moved through the region.
The Hollywood Reporterbusiness30 days ago
Viu and iQIYI Launch Combined Streaming Subscription in Four Southeast Asian Markets
Viu and iQIYI will offer a single subscription that pairs their content libraries across Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia starting in the second half of 2026. The services announced the bundle at a conference in Bali.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics31 days ago
IEA Report Links Iran War to Southeast Asia Energy Import Risks
An International Energy Agency report says the Iran war exposed Southeast Asia's reliance on oil and gas imports through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency projects the region's energy import bill could triple to $245 billion by 2035 without faster diversification.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience33 days ago
Researchers Document Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
Scientists mapped five whale carcass sites up to 23,000 feet deep in the southeastern Indian Ocean. The bones date back as far as 5.3 million years and support communities of marine life.
Semaforworld37 days ago
Foxconn to Invest in 1GW of Solar and Wind in Vietnam as It Shifts Production from China Amid Trade Tensions and Energy Disruptions
The electronics manufacturer will build renewable projects in the Southeast Asian country, which has faced energy disruptions since the Middle East conflict began.
koreatimes.co.krworld37 days ago
South Korean Tanker Universal Winner Returns to Ulsan After 3-Month Stranding Near Strait of Hormuz
The VLCC reached waters near the southeastern port on June 10 after exiting the Strait of Hormuz under a May 20 agreement between South Korea and Iran.
Engadgettechnology39 days ago
Sega Announces Virtua Fighter Crossroads, a Narrative-Driven Game by RGG Studio Launching in 2027
Virtua Fighter Crossroads places four new protagonists in the fictional Southeast Asian city of Vilasapara and mixes story choices with one-on-one fights.
abcnews.go.compolitics40 days ago
Russian Nuclear Fuel Facility Near Chernobyl Hit by Ukrainian Strike; Russia Launches Drones During European Leaders' London Meeting
A Russian drone attack killed three civilians at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine and damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl. European leaders met in London to discuss continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing long-range strikes by both sides.
finance41 days ago
All In FutureTech Alliance Updates Hainan Digital Park and Silicon Photonics Plans
The company outlined progress on a proposed industrial park in Hainan and integration with Southeast Asian fiber networks. Discussions with local government officials focused on project planning and policy support.
about.fb.comfinance43 days ago
Four Companies Join DOJ-Led Effort Targeting Southeast Asian Scam Networks
Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink participated in a Department of Justice operation that produced 63 arrests, 1.4 million account takedowns and $3 million in frozen cryptocurrency assets linked to Southeast Asian scam operations.
asiaone.comworld43 days ago
Philippines and Vietnam elevate bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Manila and Hanoi announced the upgrade during a June 1 state visit. The new status is the first of its kind for both countries and makes Vietnam the Philippines’ sole strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
manilatimes.netfinance43 days ago
Tech firms and federal prosecutors disrupt Southeast Asia scam operations
Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Coinbase worked with federal prosecutors over four days to freeze accounts and cryptocurrency tied to transnational fraud rings. The effort, called Disruption Week by the Department of Justice, resulted in frozen funds, removed accounts, and ar…
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joemygod.comtechnology44 days ago
Meta disables 1.4 million scam accounts in multi-company operation
Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase and Starlink worked with the Justice Department and several countries' police agencies to target Southeast Asia-based scam networks. The effort produced account takedowns, cryptocurrency freezes and dozens of arrests.
New York Postworld45 days ago
Meteorite Fragments Over New England, Lands in Cape Cod Bay
A meteorite broke apart over northeast Massachusetts and southeast New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon. The fragments fell into Cape Cod Bay, producing a sonic boom and shaking reported across multiple states.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld46 days ago
U.S. Interdiction of Gambian-Flagged Vessel Preceded Missile Strikes on Commercial Ship in Gulf of Oman
A commercial vessel was hit by missiles roughly 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr. The strike followed U.S. action that disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel earlier in the weekend.
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azernews.azfinance46 days ago
Turkey and Azerbaijan Plan Electricity Corridor to Southeast Europe
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Monday that the two countries intend to build an electricity transmission link modeled on the existing Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline. The project aims to increase power flows from Azerbaijan into southeast Europe.
Semaforworld46 days ago
DR Congo Adds Lithium to Higher-Tax Strategic Minerals List
The Democratic Republic of Congo placed lithium in a higher 10% royalty bracket along with four other minerals. The move targets increased government revenue from mining operations in the southeastern region.
indiatoday.intoday.inbusiness47 days ago
Iran war raises jet fuel costs and cuts flights to Southeast Asia
Elevated fuel prices and route changes linked to the Iran conflict have prompted airlines to cancel flights and increase fares to tourism-dependent countries. Tourism revenue supports millions of jobs and contributes up to 13 percent of GDP in Thailand.
Forbesscience49 days ago
Second Full Moon of May Visible at Dusk on Saturday
A second full moon in May, known as a Blue Moon, will reach 100 percent illumination at 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sunday. Observers in North America can see the moon rise low on the southeastern horizon shortly after sunset on Saturday.