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It’s now ‘big shovels’ over ‘big oil’—critical minerals are the international economy’s new staple

The transition to renewable energy, digitalisation of the economy and pressure to keep pace with developments in cutting-edge technology all hinge on a select few minerals.

Factbox-Recent hurricanes that have hit Bermuda

(Reuters) - Hurricane Ernesto was on track to slam Bermuda on Saturday morning, pummeling the British island territory with dangerous storm surges, flash flooding, strong winds and up to 15 inches (38

California pot farmers feel the heat from low pricing, wildfires

By Mrinalika Roy (Reuters) - Small-scale cannabis farmers in California are calling it quits, crushed by crop damage from devastating wildfires and sliding prices, and industry experts expect the

World Court to hold hearings in case that may define countries’ climate obligations

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The International Court of Justice said on Friday it would hold public hearings starting Dec. 2 in an advisory opinion case that may become a reference point in defining

Namibia resumes live poultry, bird imports from South Africa

By Nyasha Nyaungwa WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibia has resumed imports of live poultry and birds from South Africa, the agriculture ministry said in a statement on Friday. Namibia banned imports of live

Over a dozen injured in 4.8 magnitude earthquake in western Syria, says state news agency

BEIRUT (Reuters) -Some 17 people were injured in the city of Salamiyah, western Syria on Friday following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, Syrian state news agency SANA said. The quake, which was felt by

Orsted books new losses, flags delay at US offshore wind project

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Renewable energy group Orsted booked 3.9 billion Danish crowns ($575 million) in impairment losses in the second quarter, due partly to a delay in

Hurricane Ernesto leaves a quarter of Puerto Rico without power, on its way to Bermuda

By Brendan O'Brien and Liya Cui (Reuters) -Hurricane Ernesto on Thursday barreled toward Bermuda where it promised to produce a dangerous storm surge and heavy rains after leaving hundreds of

People evacuated, flights cancelled as storm hits Spain’s Mallorca

MADRID (Reuters) - Torrential rains across Spain's Balearic islands have flooded roads, forced people to evacuate and flights to be cancelled, with Spain's emergency military unit saying on Thursday

Orsted books new impairment losses, flags delay at US offshore wind project

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Renewable energy group Orsted booked 3.9 billion Danish crowns ($575 million) in impairment losses in the second quarter, due partly to a delay in

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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.