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Indonesia, ADB, owners agree to shutter first coal-fired power station early

By Simon Jessop and David Lawder DUBAI (Reuters) - Indonesia and the Asian Development Bank have agreed a provisional deal with the owners of the Cirebon-1 coal-fired power plant to shutter it almost

IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for four districts in Tamil Nadu

Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts for the next 24 hours, IMD said.

Lula says Brazil’s participation in OPEC+ is to stop oil producers using fossil fuels

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that Brazil's participation in the OPEC+ group of oil-producing countries is to convince nations to transition away

Japan issues tsunami alert after Philippines quake

TOKYO(Reuters) - A tsunami alert has been issued for western Japan's Pacific coast following a major earthquake in the Philippines, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Saturday. The tsunami, which

Olympics-Tahiti villagers say barge for surf tower construction damages reef

By Lincoln Feast (Reuters) -A barge planned for use building a controversial judging tower for the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti snagged on a reef and damaged coral near the contest

What are leaders saying at the UN climate summit?

DUBAI (Reuters) - World leaders addressed the COP28 summit on Saturday, where their countries' delegations are assessing progress towards meeting global climate goals. Here are the latest comments:

Exclusive-Colombia makes major changes to auction rules for offshore wind blocks

By Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia has significantly modified the terms for its first-ever offshore wind energy auction, set to receive bids in August next year, with the aim of opening it

Can you limit the negative impact of tourism? Here are 4 ways

The need for building a greener future has never been clearer. But when it comes to travel and tourism, there is a core tension.

Olympics-Tahiti villagers say barge for surf tower build damages reef

By Lincoln Feast (Reuters) - A barge planned for use building a controversial judging tower for the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti snagged on a reef and damaged coral near the

U.S. to announce $3 billion into green climate fund – sources familiar with matter

DUBAI (Reuters) - The United States will announce a $3 billion contribution to the green climate fund, sources familiar with matter said on Saturday. The fund, which was created in 2010, is the

On Camera

Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

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.