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Anti-whaling activist Watson requests political asylum in France

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, detained in Greenland and awaiting possible extradition to Japan, has appealed to President Emmanuel Macron for political asylum in France his

EU envoys agree implementation delay of deforestation law

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union ambassadors agreed on Wednesday to delay implementation of the bloc's landmark deforestation law by a year till the end of December next year, they said in a

AI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster

By Adam Smith LONDON -When floods ripped through parts of Europe in September, the scale of the destruction took people by surprise. The intense rains should not have, because those had been predicted

Analysis-Canadian climate lawsuit by young people could sway global cases

By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO (Reuters) - The appeals court in Canada's most populous province is set to rule on Thursday whether Ontario's climate target violates young people's rights, in a

Biden has approved $1.8 billion for hurricane relief so far, White House says

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration has approved more than $1.8 billion for recovery efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said on Wednesday.

Biden has approved $1.8 billion for hurricane relief so far

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration has approved more than $1.8 billion for recovery efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said on Wednesday.

Heavy rain batters Chennai & Bengaluru. Is this year’s Northeast Monsoon an aberration

Also known as the retreating monsoon, Northeast Monsoon typically begins in October. It brings cold and dry winds from Himalayas towards warmer Indian Ocean & Deccan Peninsula.

Earthquake damages buildings in eastern Turkey, rattles Syria

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck eastern Turkey's Malatya province on Wednesday, causing damage to some buildings but no casualties, the country's disaster and emergency

Illegal meat shops & slaughterhouses near Delhi’s IGI linked to rising bird strikes—People for Animals

Report by NGO People For Animals says despite action by authorities, meat shops operate illegally near Delhi airport. From 2018 to 2023, IGI had highest bird deaths in India.

Earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, no casualties reported

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkey's Malatya province on Wednesday, the country's disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said, adding that

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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.