Solar power steps up as Europe battles heatwave and energy crises
As record-breaking temperatures sweep across Europe, triggering unprecedented demand for air conditioning, solar power is proving a key ally in staving off energy shortages. The...
Month : August 2023
Greek zoo animals cool off with icy meals in blistering heat
In the sizzling backdrop of Athens, Tiembe, a 15-year-old Angolan lion, curiously examines his icy breakfast: slabs of red meat embedded within a foot-long ice...
Lebanon’s rising tensions prompt advisories from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
In light of the recent violent clashes in Sidon, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia has urgently called upon its citizens to depart from Lebanese territories promptly. The...
WHO on alert as the UK’s rapid spread of the Eris Covid-19 variant continues
The United Kingdom is grappling with a swift rise in Covid-19 cases, driven by a new sub-variant named EG.5.1, or more commonly referred to as...
Ocean temperatures hit record 20.96°C, reflecting global warming effects
The world’s oceans have reached an alarming milestone, hitting the hottest temperature ever recorded, with an average daily global sea surface temperature of 20.96°C. According...
India’s vision for development appreciated in World Bank Group meeting
Eleven Executive Directors (EDs) of the World Bank Group, representing 95 countries, convened with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday. During...
Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011
In July, the World Rice Price Index soared to a near 12-year high, according to the United Nations food agency. The index climbed 2.8% from...
Historic meeting between UAE and Egyptian presidents highlights cooperation and investment
During a special visit to the historic city of El Alamein, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates and Egyptian...
S&P foresees India’s $6.7 trillion journey by 2030 driven by PM Modi’s vision & policies
The economic prospects of India, the world’s largest democracy, are poised to reach new heights with an expected annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2024,...
Novel pill halts tumor growth offering new hope in cancer treatment
Researchers at City of Hope in California have made a significant breakthrough in cancer treatment, developing a pill named AOH1996, with the potential to eradicate...