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World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism fund over abuse allegations

By Nuzulack Dausen DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - The World Bank has suspended new disbursements from a $150 million fund to expand a national park in southern Tanzania, a spokesperson said on Wednesday,

Ghazipur landfill fire controlled after 36 hrs & 45 tenders, but threat of more blazes looms

Delhi’s oldest and largest dumping ground, Ghazipur landfill, continues to be a health hazard and a fire risk. Latest fire has ignited new AAP vs BJP battle, but residents want action.

Factbox-Biden administration races to safeguard environmental rules from congressional axe

(Reuters) - The Biden administration is racing to finalize a slew of major environmental regulations to help safeguard them from potential reversal should former President Donald Trump win the 2024

California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group of 22 states led by California and five cities are backing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new tailpipe emissions rules after 25

US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is expected to drop green hydrogen from its landmark plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, to reduce the

Exclusive-Ecuador examining new Amazon and Ocean linked debt-for-nature swaps, sources say

By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) - Ecuador is scoping out new debt-for-nature swaps, one to funnel funds into the Amazon rainforest and another for a giant ocean protection zone backed by Hollywood star

Zijin cooperating with Congo probe after radiation detected in cobalt load

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining said on Tuesday it would cooperate with authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo after radiation was detected in a shipment of cobalt from

Zijin cooperating with Congo probe after cobalt with radiation recalled

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining said on Tuesday that it would cooperate with authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo after radiation was detected in a shipment of cobalt

As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - Countries are under pressure to make progress on a first-ever global plastics treaty this week, but they face tense negotiations in the Canadian capital with parties

Asia world’s most disaster-hit region in 2023, water-related hazards killed over 2,000 — WMO report

Asia warming faster than global average, the report said, adding that early warning systems and disaster preparedness plans, however, have saved thousands of lives.

On Camera

Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

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.