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Japan to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using passenger flights for 1st time

Japan to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using passenger flights for 1st time

Development comes as Tokyo aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

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2 killed in attack on Pakistan polio team
16.12.2025

2 killed in attack on Pakistan polio team

Attack took place in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province

Goa nightclub fire accused arrested in Indian capital after deportation from Thailand
16.12.2025

Goa nightclub fire accused arrested in Indian capital after deportation from Thailand

After deadly club fire on Dec. 6 that killed 25 people, 2 owner brothers had fled to Thailand

Kyrgyzstan's president signs decree to establish embassy in Egypt
16.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan's president signs decree to establish embassy in Egypt

Diplomatic mission in Cairo will provide consular services to approximately 3,000 Kyrgyz citizens in Egypt and neighboring North African countries, says Kyrgyz president’s press services

Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills
16.12.2025

Philippines, US hold joint maritime drills

Joint maritime drills held in West Philippine Sea

Japanese parliament enacts $118B supplementary budget for current fiscal
16.12.2025

Japanese parliament enacts $118B supplementary budget for current fiscal

Latest package marks largest one since fiscal 2022 during coronavirus pandemic