India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries
The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening
2023-06-01 19:24
Rishi Sunak prioritises illegal migration in European talks
A summit of 47 nations in Moldova is likely to be dominated by the war between Russia and Ukraine.
2023-06-01 18:55
Pride Month was once an easy win for brands. Now, the stakes are much higher
Companies have long embraced Pride Month in June as an uncomplicated way to market to members of the LGBTQ+ community while telegraphing progressive values. But this year won't be nearly so straightforward.
2023-06-01 18:47
China criticizes US plan for trade deal with Taiwan
China’s government has criticized the United States' plans to sign a trade treaty with Taiwan, calling on Washington to stop official contact with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory
2023-06-01 18:24
Debt-Limit Deal Passes the House, Easing US Default Concerns
The House passed debt-limit legislation forged by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy that would impose restraints
2023-06-01 17:56
Euro-Area Core Inflation Eases But Won’t Stop ECB Hiking
Underlying inflation in the euro zone dipped by more than expected, though the retreat is unlikely to stop
2023-06-01 17:46
Premier League Broadcaster beIN Goes Off Air on UAE’s Etisalat
Qatar’s beIN Media Group, which holds exclusive rights in parts of the Middle East to stream some of
2023-06-01 17:45
India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region
Nepal’s prime minister has held talks with his Indian counterpart as India and its rival China bid for influence in the tiny Himalayan nation as part of a greater regional power struggle
2023-06-01 17:28
Swiss Fall Out of Love With Cash Amid Soul Searching About Money
Switzerland’s formerly cash-obsessed citizens are falling out of love with physical money. Some 36% of consumer transactions were
2023-06-01 17:24
Europe sees inflation drop to 6.1%, but real relief for consumers will take months
Europe is getting a break on inflation
2023-06-01 17:16
Larry Summers Sees UK Recession After ‘Historic Error’ on Brexit
Larry Summers has said he would be “very surprised” if the UK gets through the next two years
2023-06-01 16:55
UK government faces deadline to hand Boris Johnson's messages to coronavirus inquiry
The British government is facing a Thursday deadline to hand over a sheaf of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s personal messages to the country’s COVID-19 pandemic inquiry
2023-06-01 16:52