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Factbox-Key excerpts from G7 statement on energy and climate change

SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable energy development and move toward a

Houseplants can boost your mental health. Here’s how to pick the right one

Research has linked houseplants to reduced stress, lower blood pressure and an improved state of mind. But which should you choose?

G7 ministers set big new targets for solar and wind capacity

By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) -The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable

Vanguard’s Galloway: climate group exit does not change environmental concerns

By Ross Kerber (Reuters) - Vanguard Group's departure from a high-profile industry effort to cut corporate emissions will not change its approach to environmental issues, the mutual fund giant's top

Elephant Noor Jehan critically ill at Karachi Zoo after fall

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Noor Jehan, an elephant in Pakistan's Karachi Zoo, is critically ill after the 17-year-old fell in a pond on Thursday in a small enclosure. Right after

Canada’s 2021 carbon emissions fall 8.4% from 2005 levels – gov’t report

By Nia Williams (Reuters) - Canada's 2021 carbon emissions were 8.4% lower than 2005 levels, a government report showed on Friday, although they rose from 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic kept people

Brazil, China urge more climate change funding from developed countries

By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) - Developed countries should speed up agreed climate change mitigation investments and technology development, said a joint statement from Brazil and China on

Teck’s biggest shareholder favors revised Glencore bid – Bloomberg News

(Reuters) -Canadian copper miner Teck Resources Ltd's biggest shareholder, China Investment Corp (CIC), favors Glencore's revised takeover offer as it would allow investors to exit their coal exposure

Teck’s biggest shareholder backs Glencore bid – Bloomberg News

(Reuters) - Canadian copper miner Teck Resources' biggest shareholder, China Investment Corp, is in favor of Glencore's takeover offer, which would allow investors to exit their coal exposure for cash

After earthquake, Istanbul gripped by fear that bigger disaster awaits

By Birsen Altayli and Can Sezer ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The deadliest earthquake in Turkey's modern history has reawakened fears on the other side of the country that Istanbul is an even bigger disaster

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

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.