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The work makes it possible to tell the story of the fusion of genomes that gave rise to the world’s most consumed species, as well as identifying genes responsible for resistance to rust and other diseases. Coffee is one of the world’s most traded commodities, and Coffea arabica is the most widel

Of the 11 nations of the region, just two ranked in the top half of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF)’s World Press Freedom Index.

The government is under pressure to come good on its promise to protect whistleblowers, as military whistleblower David McBride faces sentencing on the 9th of May.

Press freedom around the world is being threatened by political authorities – the very people who should be its guarantors. In marking Press Freedom Day, on 3 May, Reporters Without Borders says this is clear from the latest World Press Freedom Index, which shows journalism is under political pressure. Their finding was based on five indicators that were used to compile this

(KPL/VNA)The 26th ASEAN – India Senior Officials’ Meeting was held in New Delhi on May 3 under the chair of Secretary (East) at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Jaideep Mazumdar and Permanent Secretary of the Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Albert Chua.

A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly plotting to eliminate BJP leaders in connivance with handlers from Pakistan and Nepal. The accused was found conspiring to offer Rs 1 crore for the murder of a Hindu organization president and procure weapons from Pakistan.

DURING my stay in Sabah from 1979 to 1981, I noted two big factors, the first of which was the development through the energetic efforts of Tan Sri Harris Salleh, who was Chief Minister.

The United States has less press freedom than 54 countries. Or does it?

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar convened with ASEAN Senior Officials in the capital, affirming his...