IEA: Shift to clean energy accelerating, but coal investments too high to meet climate goals
The International Energy Agency says energy security concerns and policy support from rich countries are speeding up reliance on clean energy, but investments in coal power are on course to be nearly six-times beyond what is needed for the world to meet targets for achieving “net zero” carbon emissions
2023-05-25 15:51
Pakistan slashes provisional GDP growth to 0.29% for 2022-23
ISLAMABAD Pakistan lowered its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year, ending June 30, to 0.29% from
2023-05-25 15:26
Companies find it's not so simple to leave Russia; some quietly stay put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately
2023-05-25 15:25
Hong Kong-flagged vessel briefly runs aground in Egypt's vital Suez Canal, later refloated
A Hong Kong-flagged ship briefly ran aground in Egypt’s vital Suez Canal, though authorities said they were able to refloat it after it momentarily disrupted the waterway
2023-05-25 14:47
California unlikely to run short of electricity this summer thanks to storms, new power sources
California regulators say the state is unlikely to run short of electricity this summer, thanks to new power sources and a wet winter that filled reservoirs to restart hydroelectric power plants shuttered during the drought
2023-05-25 14:23
Seven & i shareholders reject board candidates nominated by ValueAct
By Makiko Yamazaki and Mayu Sakoda TOKYO Shareholders of Japan's Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd on Thursday
2023-05-25 13:49
Hundreds to attend funeral of RAF WW2 airman Flt Sgt Peter Brown
Flt Sgt Peter Brown's funeral will take place in Westminster after a campaign for a "fitting send-off".
2023-05-25 13:26
State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights
Some state lawmakers are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations
2023-05-25 13:26
Cambodian union chief who led long-running casino strike gets 2-year prison sentence
A labor union leader who led a long-running strike against Cambodia’s biggest casino has been sentenced to two years in prison for incitement to commit a felony, while eight fellow union members received lesser terms that do not include time behind bars
2023-05-25 13:21
Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Disrupting Trade Route
Work is underway to free a bulk carrier that’s run aground in the Suez Canal, causing fresh disruption
2023-05-25 12:56
Florida Panthers advance to first Stanley Cup Final in 27 years after sweeping Carolina Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers swept the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday to advance to their second Stanley Cup Final in franchise history and first since 1996.
2023-05-25 12:51
Container ship grounded in Suez Canal
In March 2021, the Ever Given, which is one of the largest container ships in the world, blocked the canal for six days.
2023-05-25 12:46