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Oil and gas producers cut US Gulf of Mexico output ahead of storm

(Reuters) -Oil and gas producers began shutting in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output and pulling workers off platforms on Tuesday ahead of a late hurricane season storm threatening offshore fields. The U.S.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes central Peru, GFZ reports

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck central Peru on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting

At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain, court authorities say

MADRID (Reuters) - At least 89 people are missing from floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday. The number only includes reports from families who have

Texas’ port Freeport closes to inbound vessel traffic ahead of tropical storm

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The port of Freeport in south Texas closed to inbound vessel traffic due to offshore conditions ahead of tropical storm Rafael, according to a notice from a shipping agency. Rafael

Economic impact of floods in Spain could rise to over 10 billion euros

By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Damages to businesses in towns hit by floods in eastern Spain could rise to over 10 billion euros, with banks loan exposure to the area worth alone around 20 billion

US Gulf Coast energy facilities brace for storm Rafael

(Reuters) - Major energy companies said on Tuesday they are evacuating some oil production workers and securing offshore platforms as they prepare for the approach of tropical storm Rafael toward the

Twenty-five tigers missing from Ranthambore, Rajasthan chief wildlife warden orders inquiry

While there was 'no concrete sighting' of 14 tigers for over a year, 11 not seen for less than a year. Three-member panel given two months to submit its findings.

Toxic smog wreathes Delhi as winter nears, drives air quality in some areas into ‘severe range

According to the earth sciences ministry, Delhi’s overall score on an air quality index (AQI) was ‘very poor’ at 384 and was likely to stay there until Thursday.

More troops reinforce rescue efforts in flood-hit Spain as public anger mounts

By David Latona and Raul Cadenas PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) -Another 2,500 soldiers arrived in the flood-hit east of Spain on Monday to reinforce efforts to locate bodies and clear debris, as

Spain deploys 7,500 troops to flood zone where anger rises at slow help

By Susana Vera and Raul Cadenas PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) - Spain is deploying 7,500 troops to its eastern region hit by devastating floods, the government said on Monday in the face of rising

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.