Africa's miners face new TB threat as pandemic disrupts treatmentThe coronavirus spotlight is draining resources away from tuberculosis programmes in Southern Africa, experts warn |
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Caught by deluges and droughts, India's cities look to become climate smarterIndia - hit by worsening disaster-related losses - hopes to begin tackling climate risks with a project launched last month to train cities |
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Snakes and sewage: Housing troubles grow in S. Africa's SowetoProlonged unemployment has fuelled booming urbanisation and housing pressures in the highly unequal country |
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Diving legend Louganis questions if HIV status cost him TV jobsOlympic gold medal winner Greg Louganis says his sexuality and HIV+ status likely stymied sponsorship deals and TV gigs |
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Post-COVID plan for paid spots on Australia's Bondi divides sunseekersTempers have flared over public spaces, as authorities give pavement space to restaurants for outdoor seating, and limit park and beach visitors |
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Vietnam ready to evacuate 1.3 mln people as typhoon approachesMolave will be the fourth storm to hit Vietnam in a tumultuous month during which floods and landslides have killed 130 people |
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African money transfer firms thrive as pandemic spurs online remittancesDespite predictions of a historic drop in remittances due to a pandemic-induced global economic slump, Africa's money transfer companies have seen a boom |
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Hindu festival worsens Indian capital's air pollution woesAfter India's capital burned effigies and lit firecrackers to celebrate the Dussehra festival over the weekend, Monday saw 20 million people breathing poor, even hazardous air |
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Australia refers invasive search of women at Qatar airport to federal policeAfter a baby was found in an airport bathroom, all adult women on one plane were taken off and forced to undergo medical examination |
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Japan aims for zero emissions, carbon neutral society by 2050 - PMWorld's fifth-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide is taking steps to increase renewable energy but also plans to roll out new coal power stations |
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Revised Chinese law sparks debate on sexuality educationThough the government has issued policies on sex education for decades, some urge going beyond biology to teach students how to navigate relationships and sexuality |
OPINION: I’ve seen Europe’s Roma left behind before, let's not let it happen againEurope’s COVID recovery plan is a rare chance to include its poorest minority in a sustainable future |
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