NEW DELHI: Asia is currently warming nearly twice as fast as the global average with the 1991–2024 trend almost double that of 1961–1990, fuelling more extreme weather and wreaking a heavy toll on the region’s economies and ecosystems, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.It said that the year 2024 with recording rise of…
Trump proposes deep cuts to US STEM education despite global tech competition In a controversial move that has drawn sharp criticism from educators, tech leaders, and policy experts alike, US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping reduction in funding for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. His administration’s recent budget plan includes a…
War, tariffs and inflation are not the only things driving up the price of food. Widespread drought is also looming over what people around the world eat. In Brazil, parched coffee farms have affected latte prices everywhere. In the Midwestern United States, years of poor rains have led ranchers to cull cattle herds and have…
Ever since US President Donald Trump took office, five months ago, his economic policies have unleashed widespread volatility across global financial markets, triggering investor pullback, a weakening dollar, and a sharp divergence in global stock performance.Here is a look at the financial roller-coaster rise:Wall streetAfter years of dominating global markets, US stocks are now lagging…
In a major push for India’s port and maritime sector, Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, the firm behind what is set to become the country’s largest port—is gearing up to raise up to Rs 300 billion (approximately $3.5 billion) in debt, presenting lenders with a rare long-term investment opportunity. The Vadhvan Port Project Ltd, located just…
Iran has repeatedly warned of blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow yet strategically crucial maritime chokepoint for global oil supply, however, the country has not yet shut it down. Analysts say that the vital passage has never been shut down and Iran is using this threat as a diplomatic lever and that the chances…
NEW DELHI: Air India has announced the suspension of its Amritsar–London (Gatwick) and Goa (Mopa)–London (Gatwick) routes until 15 July 2025, as part of a broader temporary reduction in international services operated by its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft.The airline attributed the cutbacks to enhanced pre-flight safety inspections and the need to accommodate longer flight…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. WASHINGTON: Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra. This adaptability is a skill that long predates the modern age. According to a new study published Wednesday in Nature, ancient Homo sapiens developed the flexibility…
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is bringing in international well-control specialists to help contain an uncontrollable gas leak that has persisted for a week at one of its wells in Assam.The leak began on June 13 around 11:45 am during routine servicing operations at Well No. RDS-147, when sudden gushes of natural gas…
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 were released today, June 18, 2025, showcasing the universities making the most significant contributions to sustainability and global development. This year’s rankings evaluated 2,526 institutions from 130 countries and territories, measuring their performance against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Western Sydney University has retained the…