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Weeks of heavier than usual seasonal rains, compounded by natural weather phenomena such as El-Nino and naturally occurring climate systems such as the Indian Ocean Dipole, have caused chaos across east Africa.

The Bureau of Customs on Monday said it surpassed its target revenue collection by over P3 billion in April, which it attributed to its “heightened” rate of assessment during the period.

Chinas third aircraft carrier, Fujian, has embarked on its maiden trials, signaling the countrys naval expansion to challenge the US. With a focus on testing propulsion and electrical systems, the trials are expected to last two years before the carrier joins the fleet in five years. Fujian is the largest and most advanced Chinese aircraft carrier, equipped with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for smoother, more efficient aircraft launches. Chinas naval modernization is seen a...

China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, took to the seas last week for its maiden trials, a significant moment in its naval expansion to challenge the US global presence.

The IOC has suspended Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait for 15 years after his conviction for forgery was upheld on appeal this year Swiss criminal appeals court.

The Seychelles archipelago, that used to be a major whaling ground, recently surprised scientists with a major return of blue whales.

Maldives dwindling amidst strained bilateral ties, the archipelago nation's tourism minister on Monday urged Indians to contribute to the country's economy which is dependent on tourism.

Marine heatwaves are events where ocean temperatures rise to extreme levels and hold steady for at least five days. These heat waves, that occur over the ocean, are likely to extend to 220-250 days a year by 2050, warns a new study. With increasing marine heatwaves, cyclones can intensify, putting fisheries and people living along the coastline, at risk, reports Mongabay India writer Nidhi Jamwal

Maldives urges Indian tourists to contribute to its tourism-dependent economy amidst strained bilateral ties. Tourism minister emphasizes historical relations and promotes peace.

8 January 2015,Hyderabad. Addressing a press conference along with Shri Y.S. Chowdary, the Minister of State for S&T in Hyderabad today, The Minister for Science & Technology (S&T) Dr. Harsh Vardhan said he was optimistic that all scientists of Indian origin would respond positively to the Narendra Modi government’s invitation to participate and bring an