UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record booksFrance is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four depa...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spreadFrance is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hund...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Nestle, Uber among global business leaders to back faster electrification shiftOver 100 global companies, including Nestle and Uber, are urging governments to prioritize electrification in economic strategies. They arg...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Hormuz in focus for India as US-Iran talks kick off in SwitzerlandHigh-level peace talks between the US and Iran have commenced in Switzerland, led by Vice President JD Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohamma...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive private jet travel for the 2026 World Cup is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists. Hi...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Japan Inc follows PM Takaichi to India, with chips and investments on the agendaGuwahati is set to host the India-Japan annual summit from July 1-3, marking a significant shift to the Northeast. Toshihiro Suzuki of Suzu...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadGlobal markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colo...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Italian FM cancels US visit over reported Trump commentsItaly's Foreign Minister has cancelled a US visit following President Trump's reported mocking comments about Prime Minister Meloni. Meloni...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Meet Ginevra Giambruno, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's daughter who stole the spotlight at the G7 SummitItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's daughter, Ginevra, garnered attention at the G7 Summit. The nine-year-old was seen accompanying her...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with NorthSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST