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India and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop a semiconductor ecosystem in line with India's "Make in India" initiative. The collaboration will focus on manufacturing, r… Read More

Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects cost cuts and a partnership with Volkswagen to help narrow its losses, according to an exclusive interview with CNBC. The company reported a larger-than-expect… Read More

Malaysia aims to expand its presence in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain business following Tesla's decision to establish a regional headquarters in the country. Under the agreement, T… Read More

India and Japan held their second deputy NSA-level strategic dialogue, discussing cooperation in defense, economic security, and critical and emerging technology. The dialogue was co-chaired… Read More

Air Canada is slashing six major routes out of Calgary due to a pilot shortage and supply chain challenges. The routes being eliminated include flights to Ottawa, Halifax, Los Angeles, Honol… Read More

Analysts have warned that an escalating dispute at major gas facilities in Australia could drive up European gas prices. Energy giant Chevron and unions representing workers at the Gorgon an… Read More

European gas prices jumped 10% as workers at major LNG facilities in Australia went on strike. The strikes at the Gorgon and Wheatstone projects in Western Australia followed failed negotiat… Read More

Residents of Gabon face difficulties in accessing clean water, despite the country having abundant water resources. The lack of water treatment and distribution infrastructure is a major pro… Read More

U.S. crude oil prices have surpassed $90 a barrel for the first time since November 2022, driven by expectations of a tighter supply. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) rose 1.6% to reach a… Read More

Raghunandan, a resident of Jaya Nagar in Hassan, Karnataka, installed six solar panels at his home two years ago. Instead of paying high electricity bills, he now generates electricity from… Read More

French grocery chain Carrefour is adding labels to products that have recently shrunk in size but increased in price, in a bid to pressure suppliers to rethink their pricing policies. The "s… Read More

About 13,000 U.S. auto workers from the United Auto Workers union went on strike at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler) after contract talks failed to meet union de… Read More

Oil prices reached their highest level of the year, with some analysts predicting a return to $100 a barrel before the end of 2024. Brent crude futures traded at $93.29 a barrel on Friday, w… Read More

Yum China, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut in China, is investing in technology to open more stores without hiring additional staff. CEO Joey Wat stated that the number of stores increased… Read More

Planet Fitness, the workout chain, has ousted CEO Chris Rondeau, causing shares to close 16% lower and hit a 52-week low. The company is now searching for a new CEO both internally and exter… Read More

A group of Muslim women in Varanasi celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday by performing an 'aarti' and lighting 73 earthen lamps. The women also sang folk songs, made 'rangolis'… Read More

Olive oil prices have reached record highs due to severe droughts in major producing countries, leading to an increase in thefts of the cooking oil. Global prices for olive oil rose to $8,90… Read More

Sarah Dajani ’26 Opinion Editor Cinestudio is showing “Barbie” on Friday, Sept. 22. This is a stronger stance than you might think. From being banned in a number… Read More

"Project Thor" is an intelligence program aimed at preventing the smuggling of firearms into Mexico, which are used by drug cartels. The program's goal is to disrupt gun-running networks tha… Read More

President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met at the U.N. General Assembly in New York to launch a global initiative to improve workers' rights. Both leaders emph… Read More

Approximately 90 people, including students, teachers, and military personnel, are feared dead after a military junta supply boat sank in the Chindwin River in Myanmar's northern Sagaing reg… Read More

Ukrainian forces launched a second missile attack on the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, targeting Sevastopol. Debris from intercepted missiles fell near a pier and in a park, causing th… Read More

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required a human safety operator in self-driving trucks operating on public roads. The bill, known as Assembly Bill 316, ai… Read More

The United States has delivered the first American-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of its support in the country's fight against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirme… Read More

The Biden administration has allocated over $1.4 billion to improve railway safety and capacity across 35 states and Washington, D.C. The funding will support 70 projects, including track up… Read More

Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road program ten years ago, aiming to build global infrastructure and supply chains. The program has expanded to include various sectors su… Read More

Microsoft's technology chief, Kevin Scott, has stated that the company is experiencing improved access to Nvidia's AI chips, which are used for running artificial intelligence workloads. The… Read More

A study conducted at the University of Chicago has found that a short-chain fatty acid called butyrate, produced by healthy gut bacteria, may help prevent food allergies and irritations such… Read More

Blackstone, the largest owner of commercial real estate in the world, is focusing on the student housing rental market due to increased demand. Kathleen McCarthy, Blackstone's global co-head… Read More

The population of Latin America and the Caribbean has seen an increase in hunger, despite the region's capacity to feed more than its population. Food loss and waste are identified as a sign… Read More

South Africa has culled 7.5 million chickens in an effort to contain outbreaks of avian influenza, which threaten to create a shortage of eggs and poultry. At least 205,000 chickens have die… Read More

The news article discusses five excellent uses of fast food in movies. It mentions how fast food is portrayed in films like Party Girl, Demolition Man, Coming to America, an E.T. knockoff, a… Read More

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a second supplementary charge sheet against two accused individuals in a case related to the seizure of a large amount of explosives in West… Read More

A new malaria vaccine developed by Oxford University, called R21, has been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the prevention of malaria in children. The vaccine is not on… Read More

The Amazon Region is currently facing one of the worst droughts in its history. This is due to extreme weather events caused by warming waters in the Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, leadi… Read More

Energy experts predict that there may be a temporary spike in crude oil prices following the attack on Israel by Hamas, but the overall impact on the market will likely be limited. The exper… Read More

Oil prices rose 4% after Palestinian militants Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, extending the Israel-Hamas conflict into its third day. Global benchmark Brent traded at $88.02 a b… Read More

Hamas has threatened to kill the 150 hostages it took during its surprise assault on southern Israel if Israeli air strikes targeting Gaza residents continue without warning. Israel has impo… Read More

A saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico that threatened to contaminate the drinking water supply in New Orleans has slowed down and is not expected to reach far enough upriver to pose… Read More

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that oil markets are likely to remain uncertain as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. Although the conflict has not yet directly impacted p… Read More

Many of the world’s largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions if they do business in California &ndash… Read More

More than 45,000 hens have been slaughtered and destroyed in Mozambique to prevent the spread of bird flu, which originated from neighboring South Africa. The outbreak has now reached Mozamb… Read More

In an interview with CBS News, Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, emphasized the urgent need for increased h… Read More

German automaker BMW Group has stated that diversifying its supply chains away from China does not mean it is completely leaving the country. CEO Oliver Zipse emphasized the importance of di… Read More

The McDermitt caldera in Nevada has been discovered to contain an estimated 40 million metric tons of lithium, surpassing every known lithium deposit on the planet. This monumental find coul… Read More

Popup Bagels, a mom-and-pop bagel shop chain, has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by Stripes, with participation from Habitat Partners and Tastemaker Capital. The founder… Read More

The Israel-Hamas war is impacting the operations and financial outlooks of various large companies. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are changing schedules and facing… Read More

Food4Education, a Kenyan non-profit, is providing meals to 4 million primary school children in Kenya to boost school attendance. The organization operates a food truck that delivers hot mea… Read More

Oil prices slipped despite tensions rising in the Middle East as Israel sent ground forces into Gaza, with Brent down 1.06% at $89.52 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate futures declin… Read More

Nearly 100 people are dead or missing after Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, hit Acapulco in Mexico last week. The storm caused extensive damage, including flooding, destroyed homes, and… Read More

Shell reported a $6.2 billion profit for the third quarter, in line with estimates, thanks to higher oil prices and refining margins. The company also announced a $3.5 billion share buyback… Read More

Supply chain logistics platform Flexport is acquiring the assets of digital freight network Convoy, with plans to restore Convoy's trucking logistics services for customers. Flexport will no… Read More

North Korean citizens are being forced by authorities to donate materials and labor to fix potholes and cracks in roads. However, residents argue that it is unfair to make them sacrifice for… Read More

The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey has posed a setback to the U.S. offshore wind industry, potentially jeopardizing President Biden's clean energy goals. Dani… Read More

The United Autoworkers (UAW) has reached tentative agreements with GM, Stellantis, and Ford, ending a six-week strike and securing significant concessions for workers, including record pay r… Read More

A woman in Delhi's Sarita Vihar area was attacked with a surgical blade by two motorcycle-borne men while resisting a chain snatching attempt. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon wh… Read More

China has developed a global network of commercial ports overseas, some of which could potentially be used as naval bases, according to a report by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Ch… Read More

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is causing a high number of hospitalizations and deaths among children under 5, with infants under 1 year old being the most affected. The demand for drugs… Read More

China has once again attempted to block Philippine ships from delivering supplies to troops stationed at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese M… Read More

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that the global economy is fragmenting into competing blocs, with Europe facing deglobalization, demographics, and decarbonizatio… Read More