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Gaza grape harvest hit by too much sun, not enough rain

By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA (Reuters) - Grape harvests in Gaza have been hit hard by relentless heat waves and a lack of rain, leaving farmers in the Palestinian enclave worried for their livelihood.

Tropical Storm Harold knocks out power to thousands in Texas

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Harold on Tuesday lashed the southern tip of Texas with damaging winds and heavy downpours, leaving thousands without power as forecasters warned of possible flash flooding

Wildfire rages near Athens for second day, forcing more evacuations

ATHENS (Reuters) - Hundreds of firefighters struggled overnight to contain a wildfire on the outskirts of Athens, forcing more evacuations as authorities warned the risk of new blazes was high across

Turkish firefighters battle to contain wildfire in northwest

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Firefighters battled a forest fire in the northwestern Turkish province of Canakkale on Wednesday as it spread for a second day because of high temperatures and strong wind.

Water-logged northern China faces threat of more disasters

BEIJING (Reuters) - The risk of landslides, mudslides and similar disasters will stay high in northern China for the rest of August into early September, weeks after historic rains and floods lashed

US NHC says Harold now in Mexico, may dissipate on Wednesday

(Reuters) - Tropical Depression Harold crossed into northern Mexico with heavy rains continuing, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory on Tuesday, adding it could dissipate

Sweltering summer bodes ill for Georgia’s strays

(Reuters) - In the blistering heat of a Caucasian summer, Tbilisi's stray dogs and cats are struggling to survive. All year round, the Georgian capital plays host to a lively population of four-legged

As France widens weather red alert, grape pickers told to work early

PARIS (Reuters) -Authorities widened a heatwave red alert for the south of France on Tuesday as officials urged some mountain climbers to postpone their activities, while grape pickers were advised to

Maui wildfire victims fear land grab may threaten Hawaiian culture

By Andrew Hay and Liliana Salgado KAANAPALI, Hawaii (Reuters) - Deborah Loeffler felt she couldn't lose much more after a wildfire destroyed the home in Maui, where five generations of her family have

Tropical Storm Harold, packing heavy downpours, makes landfall in Texas

(Reuters) -Tropical Storm Harold on Tuesday thrashed the southern tip of Texas with damaging winds and heavy downpours as forecasters warned of possible flash flooding, minor damage and power outages

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

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.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.