JOHANNESBURG: Human Rights Watch said on Thursday that Zambia must investigate the health fallout of a major toxic spill at a Chinese-owned mine dam after reports of risks from heavy metal poisoning.The government has rejected reports that pollution remained after the tailings dam wall at the copper mine burst and released acidic waste into streams…
Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations Saturday of fresh attacks as deadly border clashes entered a third day, leaving at least 33 people dead and more than 168,000 displaced, as international pressure mounted on both sides to reach a ceasefire. Artillery fire and gunshots were reported near several border villages, expanding the area of the fighting…
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait are witnessing temperatures soaring up to 50 degree celsius (Image credit: AFP) Human Rights Watch said Sunday that migrant workers in the Gulf were at risk from extreme heat, urging countries to extend protections for labourers exposed to soaring temperatures.The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, where…
