IPOH, June 3 — A city cannot thrive on physical infrastructure alone as arts, culture and human connection are equally important in creating communities with a sense of belonging and identity, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said while the government continues to focus o»»»

When reading the news about Indonesian children winning several medals at the 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad in Busan, South Korea, last week, my thoughts drifted to Kera Island, in East Nusa Tenggara. On a small island located 30 minutes by boat from the coast of Kupang City, I observed high school s»»»

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 2 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) on Tuesday constituted fact-finding committees to investigate the reasons behind the party's defeat in three key Municipal Corporations of Mandi, Solan and Dharamshala, in the recently concluded Urban Lo»»»

After winning the three municipal corporations, Solan, Dharmashala and Mandi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed to have swept the zila parishad elections as well in the state forcing the Congress to “introspect and review”. A war of words has erupted between Congress and BJP as both the part»»»

Electric bikes are quickly gaining popularity in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), especially in Peshawar, as rising fuel prices push commuters toward cheaper alternatives. However, a lack of charging infrastructure, frequent power outages, and unclear registration systems are raising questions about the f»»»

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul stated the BJP does not support the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee but called it a reflection of public anger. She drew parallels to past attacks on BJP leaders, claiming the TMC dismissed them as public outrage. Paul alleged people are reacting to "years of »»»

Egypt’s presidential Housing for All Egyptians initiative is approaching a landmark milestone of one million affordable housing units, further cementing its status as the largest housing programme for low- and middle-income citizens in the country’s history. According to the latest report issued by»»»

As the country waits for votes to be counted, one important reality should begin to settle in. Campaigning is over and governing now begins. Elections matter because they give legitimacy, direction, and a mandate. But once ballots are cast, politics must move from persuasion to execution. The harde»»»

A version of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), which are typically found in urban areas, has quietly spread over hundreds of countryside roads. LTNs favour pedestrians and cyclists over drivers, and are associated with lower speeds of 20mph as well as obstructions such as flower boxes and enforcem»»»

National School Mental Health Policy (Image source: ANI) Nandita Bhatla, country director India & vice president, WorldBeing, in an interview with TOI’s Manash Gohain, described education ministry’s upcoming National School Mental Health Policy as a "historic" opportunity to redefine education by m»»»

‎The Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation said last Sunday (25 May) that it is continuing to work to strengthen the plan of the Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers through the employer, in accordance with organizational, security and health controls and under the supervision of the »»»

Abidjan: Eight people died when a building under construction in Ivory Coast's economic hub of Abidjan collapsed, emergency services said on Sunday. The deadly incident struck on Saturday, as work was underway on the building, the lower storeys of which were already occupied by residents. Such coll»»»

Manila: At least two infrastructure projects worth ₱186.8 million fully paid by Filipino taxpayers but turned out to be non-existent — or "ghosts" — are now the subject of court battles, amid an ongoing crackdown on infrastructure anomalies tied to politicians. One project, worth ₱94 million, invol»»»

PUTRAJAYA – The new Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which will be issued from June 1, will come equipped with 94 security features, says Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban. Datuk Zakaria said the additional security features include holograms, ultraviolet printing and special secu»»»

Protesters clash with police during a rally demanding the resignation of president Rodrigo Paz in La Paz. (EPA Images pic) LA PAZ: Bolivian protests calling for centre-right president Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified Monday as demonstrators swarmed government buildings and a protest leader faced t»»»

Urban planners have said the long-delayed Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service is set to introduce a ‘new dimension’ to Bangladesh’s public transport system once it becomes operational. They said the BRT service would make commuting easier and more comfortable, similar to the metro rail sy»»»

PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Transport has ordered urgent investigations and compensation measures following the devastating collision between a freight train and a Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) bus near the Asoke–Phetchaburi intersection, a tragedy that has reignited concerns»»»

The threatened mosques are located in Dalmandi, one of Varanasi’s oldest Muslim localities, where authorities are carrying out an aggressive road-widening project that residents say is rapidly displacing families and endangering centuries-old Islamic heritage sites. Among the mosques reportedly mar»»»

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur residents may soon see 100 new sheltered bus stops built across the city within the next three months, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had allocated RM1.5mil for the initiative with a similar implementation also being planned i»»»

Japan is facing a rising number of "lonely deaths," or people dying in isolation, despite government efforts to stem the tide. The issue has become such a part of modern society here that it even has its own term, "kodokushi" — making up close to 5% of Japan's overall death rate. Statistics release»»»

Condolences have poured in for a Louisiana couple who successfully battled wildlife authorities to keep their domesticated nutria as a pet, watched the semi-aquatic rodent appear on cable news and accumulate a social media following tens of thousands strong, and then endured the animal’s recent dea»»»

Add TNIE As A Trusted Source RAIPUR: As the first rays of the sun hit the dusty trails of Sambalpuri village in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, a small family would head toward the dense forests. Among them was a young boy, Ajay Gupta, who spent his mornings plucking Tendu leaves and gathering Mah»»»

SINGAPORE: From pop-up spaces to building facade enhancements and night markets, more initiatives will be rolled out in Orchard Road this year and in 2027 to revitalise the shopping street. These plans demonstrate a “sustained commitment” to refresh Orchard Road, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) s»»»

• Quetta’s public bus fleet slated for electric conversion; CM secretariat to switch to solar power • People’s Train Service set for August 14 launch • Eight major cities to be declared ‘Safe Cities’ by June 30 QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Wednesday app ... »»»

In a bid to ensure an orderly physical environment and the safety of lives and property, Ogun State Government has charged professionals in the environmental sector to comply with the newly approved planning and building regulations in the state. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Dev»»»

The Indian government should take a leaf out of the Mahakumbh playbook, ensuring adequate budget allocation for the establishment of waste treatment and waste-to-energy generation facilities in all Indian metros. Mahakumbh 2025 made headlines last year as the largest human gathering on Earth. Hosti»»»

Amsal Woreta In his recent remarks on current affairs, the Prime Minister told Ethiopians that even when they are arrested and persecuted, they will “lose nothing” if they keep their faith and resilience. That language shifts attention away from the political decisions that have produced war, repre»»»

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cincinnati's now-former police chief, once sued by subordinates for alleged discrimination against White male officers, has been fired. A termination announcement says Teresa Theetge was "begged" to put more officers on the streets during a cr»»»

  President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Muttaqha Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development in his cabinet. The swearing-in was held at the State House on Friday. Darma, from Katsina State, who was claread by the Senate, replaced Ahmed Dangi ... »»»

Apr 24 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses Gen Z-led protests in Nepal with Abhijeet Adhikari (Abhi), a lawyer and political activist who took part in the protests. Abhijeet Adhikari Gen Z-led protests erupted in September 2025, triggered by a government ban on social media platforms but reflecting year»»»

“Jessica,” the adoptive mother of a third grade student, was shocked when she discovered that her daughter had spent over 100 hours locked in a room alone at her North Carolina public school. School staff locked the child in a room by herself after she flipped markers in the air, lay on the floor a»»»

Community support organizations in Saskatoon say they are concerned about the uptick in demand for their services following the closure of the city’s only supervised consumption site. On Thursday, Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) announced it will cease all operations after discovering a financial shor»»»

Malacañang on Friday defended the Safer Cities Initiative operations of law enforcers, noting that instilling discipline cannot be regarded as anti-poor.Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, in a briefing, was asked f ... »»»

RAJSHAHI, April 9, 2026 (BSS) – A view-exchange meeting was held with the heads of various government offices in Rajshahi city, organized by the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), with the aim of transforming the city into a healthy, safe, elegant, and peaceful urban centre. The meeting took place to»»»

Aqra bil- Malti The Minister for the Environment, Miriam Dalli and the Minister for European Funds, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, together with the Project Green team and Marsaxlokk Mayor Steven Grech, along with other members of the Local Council, visited ‘Ġnien ta’ Kalċi’ (Kavallerizza) in Marsaxlokk »»»

Every Greek government had ample opportunities to uproot the hold of clientelism over the state apparatus and didn’t. Why? Because any party that’s in power or has realistic chances of being in power – meaning that it is a party with mass appeal, uniting different trends – would be committing polit»»»

KUWAIT CITY, March 29: The Environment Affairs Committee at the Municipal Council on Sunday held its first workshop for the fourth session, chaired by Alia Al-Farsi, with the participation of Committee Rapporteur Abdullah Al-Anzi and committee members Waleed Al-Dagher and Fahad Al-Khunain. The work»»»

The Boao Zero-Carbon Demonstration Zone in Qionghai, Hainan province, has reached a stage of routine, full-scale zero-carbon operation, a milestone built on significant progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, according to the local authorities. By the end of 2025, carbon dioxide emiss»»»