A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Australia shares close at two‑month high on Middle East optimismThe Australian stock market experienced a remarkable uplift on Wednesday, reaching a two-month peak, thanks to the impressive performances ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Global Markets: Australia shares log worst week in nearly a month with US-Iran talks stuck in limboAustralian shares experienced their worst week in nearly a month, with the S&P/ASX 200 index closing down 0.7% on Friday. Escalating U.S.-I...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Macron announces 93 bn euros in 'Choose France' investmentsFrance is set to receive a record 93 billion euros in foreign investments. This significant funding will boost artificial intelligence and ...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dustDizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New ...
31 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western EuropeScientists say human-driven climate change is amplifying such extremes, with weather events like heatwaves, droughts and floods becoming mo...
27 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Global Markets: Australia shares end lower as inflation, Iran peace deal concerns weighAustralian shares declined on Tuesday, breaking a three-day rally, as concerns over persistent inflation and diminished hopes for a U.S.-Ir...
26 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
China mine disaster: At least 82 killed as rescue teams search for survivors in ChangzhiAfter the devastating coal mine explosion in northern China, where 82 lives have been claimed, rescue teams are tirelessly working to manag...
24 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threatsCanada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wave...
16 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
In 1979, miners using hydraulic hoses in Alaska uncovered a mummified steppe bison preserved for 36,000 yearsAlaska's permafrost yielded a remarkable 36,000-year-old steppe bison, nicknamed "Blue Babe," in 1979. Unlike typical fossils, this specime...
13 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Mali airline suspends flights after attacks spark security crisisA Mali airline said Tuesday it had temporarily halted flights to two regions, as the country grappled with the aftermath of large-scale wee...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Coal India Q4 Results: Profit rises 12% to Rs 10,908 crore; co declares Rs 5.25 dividendCoal India reported a 12% rise in Q4 profit driven by better realizations and higher income, despite cost pressures. Margins improved, thou...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST