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India's coal-fired power output in June rises to highest since November 2023India's electricity demand surged in June, pushing coal-fired power generation to a near three-year high. Record heatwaves and a weak monso...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGSA powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Indonesia on Friday, originating 120 kilometers deep, approximately 58 kilometers west o...
Big wildfires hit southern FranceSouthern France battled a fierce wildfire on Wednesday, forcing evacuations as hundreds of firefighters tackled the blaze. Fueled by drough...
Microsoft partners with Singapore's Lightstorm to build India-Southeast Asia undersea cableThe consortium, whose other members include Tata Communications, Singapore Telecommunications, Singapore's ASEAN Cableship and Japan's NE...
Ex-Intel exec Raja Koduri's OXMIQ raises $35 million to build licensable AI chip architectureAI chip startup OXMIQ, founded by former Intel executive Raja Koduri, has secured $35 million in Series A funding. The company aims to demo...
Autonomous driving firm Autobrains eyes robotaxi growth in Europe, CEO saysAutobrains, which is based in Tel Aviv and has an office in Munich, is developing lower-cost autonomous driving technology built around so...
Tata Comm to invest $152 million to boost India-Singapore digital corridorTata Communications is injecting $152 million into its subsea cable network, boosting India-Singapore connectivity by nearly 98 Tbps. This ...
Tata Communications announces strategic subsea cable investments between India and SingaporeTata Communications is significantly boosting its subsea cable network between India and Singapore, investing in new fiber capacity to enha...
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
Hormuz traffic eases, ships continue using disputed Oman routeDespite a projectile striking a vessel, ships are continuing to use a non-Iranian-approved passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic le...
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
Iran fired on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, say US officialsIran fired on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to two US officials cited by Reuters. The vessel had earl...
Hormuz evacuation suspended after attack in Gulf of Oman: Maritime groupFollowing a recent attack on a ship in the Gulf of Oman, the International Maritime Organization has temporarily suspended evacuations thro...
Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...
Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo showsBank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existin...
From Brazil to Southeast Asia: 5 exotic plants that make your home look luxuriousElevate your home's aesthetic without breaking the bank! Discover seven stunning plants from around the globe that bring an air of luxury t...
These 7 plants look hand-painted, but their stunning colours are completely natural. Add these to your home garden to spruce up the spaceBrighten your home with houseplants that boast stunning, colourful foliage instead of flowers. From the elegant pink stripes of Calathea or...
UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefireA major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal...
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...