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China's anti-dumping probe into imported chemical escalates trade tensions
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This move escalates tensions with major trading partners, following a series of anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations into Chinese products by the European Union, including one initiated recently, and impending tariffs from Washington on Chinese new energy products.
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Mohammad Al Gergawi awarded honorary Doctorate at Georgetown University
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a significant milestone for global business education, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business celebrated the commencement of its Class of 2024 at the Healy Lawn in Washington, D.C.
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US sanctions Russian entities, persons over North Korea-linked weapons tra
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov in an interview with state media TASS said that Moscow may lower the level of diplomatic relations with Washington if certain scenarios unfold and "if the West chooses the path of escalation."
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Imran Khan, Lekha Washington confirm relationship with heartfelt Instagram
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Bollywood actor Imran Khan's return to the spotlight has set the internet abuzz, not just about his professional endeavours but also about his personal life
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TCL India On-boards Rohit Sharma as the Brand Ambassador
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 16: TCL - a leading global brand in the Television and Home Appliances segment has recently on-boarded the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, represented by RISE Worldwide line, as the national brand ambassador to augment its brand presence. By leveraging Sharma
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YouTube to block access to protest song videos in Hong Kong following cour
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In response to the court ruling, YouTube issued a statement expressing disappointment but confirming compliance with the removal order. The online video sharing service highlighted concerns about the potential chilling effect on free speech online and stated that it is considering options to
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Blinken announces new USD 2 billion military aid for Kyiv, but forbids its
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Biden administration will send further military aid worth USD 2 billion to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (local time) as he concluded his two-day visit to Kyiv intended to underline Washington's support, the Washingt
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India, US convene second dialogue on Africa in Washington
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The dialogue, spanning over May 14-15, saw high-level participation from both sides, with the Indian delegation jointly led by Puneet R. Kundal, AS (E&SA), and Sevala N. Mude, AS (C&WA), while the US side was spearheaded by Mary Catherine Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for Africa
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Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, no serious prob
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said extreme geomagnetic storm conditions continued Saturday, and there were preliminary reports of power grid irregularities, degradation of high-frequency communications and global positioning systems.
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World Bank provides USD 125 mn in emergency support to flood-hit Brazil
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In addition, the institution is talking to the federal, state and municipal governments and the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) about making new resources available on an accelerated basis. These resources will be used to finance recovery and provide technical assistance in
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New US research shows pollen can change weather
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
For the past two years, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) have been developing the first pollen forecast of its kind in the US. The forecast can predict both the impact of weather on pollen concentrations and how pol
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Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple times over the course of a year due to heatwaves, flooding, high levels of pollutio
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