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U.S. forecasters raise 2023 hurricane forecast

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -U.S. government forecasters on Thursday said they expect a more dangerous Atlantic storm season than previously projected, raising their Atlantic hurricane outlook due

Alaska Air says some Hawaii flights delayed due to Maui wildfires

(Reuters) -Alaska Air Group said on Thursday it was sticking with its regular flight schedule from Maui, Hawaii, although there were some delays because of wildfires. The company is also adding an

Brazil beef lobby says deforestation risks for supply chain remain

By Ana Mano SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil is raising more cattle on smaller areas, helping to make beef production more sustainable in the world's largest exporter of the commodity, but supply chain

Explainer-How did the Hawaii wildfires start? What to know about the Maui and Big Island blazes

By Jonathan Oatis (Reuters) - Wildfires on Hawaii's Maui island and Big Island have killed dozens of people, forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, and devastated the historic resort

U.S. forecasters raise number of major hurricanes for 2023

HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. government forecasters on Thursday expect a more dangerous Atlantic storm season this year, raising their outlook for major hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean due to high sea

Hawaii wildfires raze resort city on Maui island, killing dozens

By Marco Garcia KAHULUI, Hawaii (Reuters) - A wildfire that swept through the picturesque resort town of Lahaina on Hawaii's Maui island has killed at least 36 people, authorities said, leaving

Alaska Air delays some Hawaii flights due to Maui wildfires

(Reuters) - Alaska Air Group said on Thursday it was delaying some flights to Hawaii because of wildfires in the region. At least 36 people have died after wildfires, fanned by winds from a faraway

Flood-hit northern China gears up for second typhoon in two weeks

BEIJING (Reuters) - Northern China, still grappling with swollen rivers and floodwaters caused by Typhoon Doksuri two weeks ago, is preparing for more rains with the arrival of Typhoon Khanun. Khanun

Hawaii wildfires ravage Maui island resort city, killing dozens

By Marco Garcia KAHULUI, Hawaii (Reuters) - A wildfire that swept through the picturesque resort town of Lahaina on Hawaii's Maui island has killed at least 36 people, authorities said, leaving

Activist investor proposes rating carbon credits like bonds

By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) - Activist investor Kimmeridge proposed a system for rating carbon credits in a similar way to bonds, saying in a paper on Thursday this would help give buyers

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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.