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Below-average rain sufficient for Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa regions received below-average rainfall last week but farmers on Monday said it was sufficient to boost development of the next October-to-March

Tropical Storm Kirk forms over the Cape Verde islands, NHC says

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Kirk has formed over the Cape Verde Islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday. The storm was about 700 miles (1125 km) west of the islands, packing maximum

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits near coast of Russia’s Kamchatka, GFZ says

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 KM

Argentine town battles a parrot invasion

By Miguel Lo Bianco and Agustin Marcarian HILARIO ASCASUBI, Argentina (Reuters) - The town of Hilario Ascasubi near Argentina's eastern Atlantic coast has a parrot problem. Thousands of the

Ecuador launches deforestation-free coffee certification

Program aims to boost local coffee productivity while protecting vital ecosystems.

US closes $1.52 billion loan to resurrect Michigan nuclear plant

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. on Monday said it closed a $1.52 billion loan to resurrect Holtec's Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan, and a senior Biden administration official

Harris cuts campaign trip short for Hurricane Helene briefings

By Trevor Hunnicutt LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris will take part on Monday in briefings on the federal response to Hurricane Helene, cutting short a campaign trip as she plans a

Joyce weakens to a tropical depression, US NHC says

(Reuters) - Tropical storm Joyce weakened to a tropical depression East-North-East of the Northern Leeward Islands and is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low on Monday, the U.S. National

Japan’s beloved panda couple return home after heartfelt farewell

By Akiko Okamoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's beloved elderly giant pandas Shin Shin and Ri Ri were safely returned to China on Sunday, Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Garden reported on its website. The two

Intensifying Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan’s populated west coast

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan issued a land warning on Monday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon which is expected to intensify and cross the island's densely populated west coast bringing torrential

On Camera

Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

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.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.