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Germany’s solar installations up 35% in early 2024

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's solar power installation rose by 35% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, boosted by a rise in industrial, commercial and ground-mounted photovoltaics demand,

China allocates 443 million yuan to support drought prevention work

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has allocated 443 million yuan ($61.1 million) for a disaster relief fund to support drought prevention work in seven provinces,

El Salvador reports 11 dead as heavy rains lash Central America

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - Some 11 people have died in El Salvador due to torrential rains that have lashed Central America's Pacific coast since the weekend, civil protection authorities said on Monday

Brazil agency’s strike cutting oil output by 80,000 bpd, lobby says

By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A partial strike by employees at Brazil's environmental agency, which approves oil licenses, is reducing the nation's oil output by some 80,000 barrels

Excessive heat forecast for central, northeast US as Juneteenth holiday nears

NEW YORK CITY (Reuters) - A high-pressure weather system could bring record-breaking temperatures to central and eastern parts of the United States this week, National Weather Service forecasters said

Heavy rains, landslides in China’s Guangdong and Fujian kill nine

BEIJING (Reuters) -Torrential rain and landslides in China's coastal provinces of Guangdong and Fujian have killed nine people and left 17 missing, state media and local authorities said on Monday. In

MIFF showcases films on human-planet connection, sustainable living

Movies like ‘Saving The Dark', ‘Lakshman-Rekha’ focus on the impact of climate change.

More than 800 coal plants worldwide could be profitably decommissioned, research group says

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - More than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging countries could be decommissioned and profitably replaced by cleaner solar energy starting from the end of the decade, research

EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union countries approved a flagship policy to restore damaged nature on Monday, after months of delay, making it the first green law to pass since European

Heavy rains spur landslides in China’s Fujian, killing four; two missing

BEIJING (Reuters) -Torrential rain triggered landslides in China's Fujian province, killing four people and leaving two missing, state television CCTV reported on Monday. Downpours in Wuping county

On Camera

AI-generated images are distorting India’s military heroes. It’s a desecration of memory

The relationship with the soldier is deeply personal, often devotional. When an image is framed as a tribute—invoking sacrifice and nationalism—the instinct is to honour, not verify.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.