Plastic entering oceans could nearly triple by 2040 if left unchecked

SINGAPORE — Plastics entering the world’s oceans have surged by an “unprecedented” amount since 2005 and could nearly triple by 2040 if

Indian gov’t agencies to buy red onions as prices plunge

NEW DELHI — The Indian government on Tuesday said it has directed two of its agencies to “immediately intervene” and purchase red

Thai headline inflation eases to 13-month low in February

BANGKOK — Thailand’s headline inflation dropped to its lowest rate in 13 months in February and came in below expectations, commerce ministry

EU executive to propose countries set own fiscal targets for 2024

BRUSSELS – The European Commission is likely to propose on Wednesday that EU governments set their own deficit-cutting goals when they prepare draft budgets for 2024, pushing ahead with its idea of country-specific debt

Canada repeals historic laws targeting women, LGBTQ community

TORONTO – Canada has expunged historic indecency and anti-abortion laws targeting women and the LGBTQ community, the government said on Tuesday, in a criminal justice system reform that will allow people convicted under such offences to