Trump says the US doesn't need Canada. America's economy says otherwiseDespite President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States does not need Canada, both economies remain deeply interdependent. Canadian o...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteriesIn 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
USS Abraham Lincoln will stop in Thailand on its way home from lengthy deployment in Middle EastThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier will visit Thailand next week. This stop allows the crew much-needed rest and recovery after a lon...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Canada announces $20 billion retaliatory tariffs on US goods, unveils support measuresCanada has announced C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) in retaliatory tariffs on US goods, matching Washington’s latest duties dollar-for-dol...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
US issues security alert in Mexican border city, suspends consular activitiesUnited States issued a travel alert for Mexicali, suspending consular activities due to a potential threat. Mexican President Claudia Shein...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partnersThe United States is pressuring Iraq to curb its financial dealings with Iran. Washington has sanctioned Iraqi banks involved in trade with...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as Trump tells its leaders to 'fall in line'Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Donald Trump threatened steeper levies on Canadian autos, stee...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
This US company is repurposing old EV batteries in Nevada to power AI data centres. This could solve one of AI’s biggest problemsA new trend is emerging as retired electric vehicle batteries are repurposed to fuel artificial intelligence data centres. Retaining consid...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
A Manhattan office building began freezing water at night; the stored ice now helps cool it during peak summer demandIn the heart of Manhattan, Eleven Madison Avenue has adopted an innovative cooling method utilizing an ice battery. This system freezes wat...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Trump told Lula that officials should meet soon to discuss tariffs, Brazil saysBrazilian and U.S. presidents spoke by phone regarding recent tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods. Lula reiterated that negotiations are the...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Trump says he did not direct Bessent to intervene in bond marketPresident Donald Trump clarified that he had not influenced Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's decisions in the market. Bessent made choice...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demandInnovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, th...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through HormuzOil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Str...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutesGold prices advanced for a third straight session on Tuesday, with investors keenly anticipating the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data centreThe new deal is the latest example of Nvidia financing the infrastructure built around its chips, a strategy that helps drive demand but ha...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to USFord plans to move some Lincoln vehicle production from China to the United States. This significant shift is scheduled to begin in the yea...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.08 AM IST