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Tropical Storm Lisa forms in central Caribbean sea – U.S. NHC

(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Lisa has formed in the central Caribbean sea and is expected to become a hurricane in the next few days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday. Lisa, about

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region – EMSC

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the Peru-Ecuador border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 136 km, EMSC said.

Explainer-COP27: Conversations to watch at the climate summit

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - Next week's U.N. climate conference has much to discuss, from financing the transition to clean energy to protecting the world's forests and future-proofing its cities

UK PM Sunak’s decision not to attend COP27 kept under review – spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit is being kept under review and will depend on progress being made on preparation for a budget

Explainer-Why are West and Central Africa’s floods so devastating this year?

By Alessandra Prentice DAKAR (Reuters) - Unusually intense seasonal rains have drenched swathes of West and Central Africa since June, unleashing deadly floods that have affected millions and

Potential tropical cyclone Fifteen expected to strengthen at faster pace – NHC

(Reuters) - Potential tropical cyclone Fifteen could be near hurricane strength by Tuesday night or Wednesday, and a faster rate of strengthening is expected starting tonight, the U.S. National

EV or not, your car battery leaves a carbon footprint. Here’s how you can keep it in check

The Global Battery Alliance has launched the Greenhouse Gas Rulebook for tracking emissions from lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles.

Delhi’s air quality nears ‘severe’ zone amid adverse meteorological conditions

If AQI turns 'severe', authorities will enforce a ban on construction and demolition activities in NCR, except on essential projects (such as railways, metros, airports, etc.)

UN report shows gap of 23 gigatonnes in carbon emission targets, calls out ‘inadequate action’

Emissions Gap report by UNEP said while current commitments estimated to reduce global emissions by 5-10 %, reduction of 30-45% needed to restrict global warming to below hazardous limits.

India’s fossil fuel imports, bills to double over next two decades, reveals new IEA report

Report added if India is able to achieve 'more rapid progress in deploying low‐emissions alternatives in power, industry & transport' it'll be on path to fulfill net zero emissions by 2070 goal.

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Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?