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Debt crisis looms for developing countries amid 'perfect storm' As rich countries switch on their firefighting mode to tame soaring inflation, highly indebted developing countries are feeling the heat. Sri Lanka has already defaulted on its debt, many others are on the brink. Street traffic in Kumasi For developing nations, higher interest rates are bound to become a...

Why small cooperatives in Portugal produce solar energy Coopernico, a Portuguese energy cooperative, is making social establishments more energy-independent. They build small solar power plants that supply institutions and put surplus electricity back into the public grid. A photovoltaic system on the roof of a kindergarten in Lisbon, Portugal Tiny solar power systems working together could cement communities...

Sri Lanka suspends nonessential fuel supply amid shortages Fuel will be rationed for two weeks as shortages and inflation continue to wreak havoc on Sri Lanka. Colombo is hoping Russian energy can solve its problems. People wait to buy fuel at a fuel station in Colombo, Sri Lanka Long queues formed outside the gas stations that still had...

G7 disappoints on energy and food crises The Group of Seven summit has ended with only modest solutions to the global energy and food crises. The struggles of poorer nations were sidelined by Russia's disastrous war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Sholz leaves a stage at the G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau in Germany in 2022 The influence...

EU agrees new cars must be emissions-free after 2035 After over 16 hours of negotiations, the EU's environment ministers struck a deal on proposed laws to combat climate change. From 2035 onward, only new cars and vans with zero CO2 emissions will be permitted. A charging cable is plugged in to an electric car The proposed package of...

Russia says missile hit on weapons depot in Kremenchuk caused fire at mall PUBLISHED : 28 JUN 2022 AT 15:51 WRITER: REUTERS 6 29 Rescuers work at the site of a shopping mall hit by a Russian missile strike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kremenchuk, in Poltava region, Ukraine, on Tuesday. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of...

Trump tried to force limo to Capitol on day of riot: WH aide PUBLISHED : 29 JUN 2022 AT 02:45 WRITER: AFP 10 4 Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson has already featured in videotaped depositions at two of the committee's hearings. Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson has already featured in videotaped depositions at two of the committee's hearings. WASHINGTON - Former...

MARKETSInterest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by CountryPublished 3 days ago on June 24, 2022 By Jenna Ross Graphics/Design: Nick Routley Tweet Share Share Reddit Email graphic comparing interest rate hikes with inflation in various countries Interest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by Country Imagine today’s high inflation like a car speeding down a hill. In order to slow it down, you need to hit the brakes. In this case,...

SPONSOREDVisualizing Raw Material Inflation in CanadaPublished 6 hours ago on June 27, 2022 By Sponsored Content Article/Editing: Jenna Ross Graphics/Design: Joyce Ma Tweet Share Share Reddit Email The following content is sponsored by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. Raw material inflation in Canada

SCIENCEThe Elemental Composition of the Human BodyPublished 4 hours ago on June 27, 2022 By Mark Belan Article/Editing: Anshool Deshmukh Graphics/Design: Clayton Wadsworth Tweet Share Share Reddit Email Subscribe to the Elements free mailing list for more like this Elements that make up the human body infographic ▼ Use This Visualization The Elemental Composition of a Human Body This was originally posted on Elements. Sign up to the free mailing list to get...

G7 leaders launch infrastructure fund to counter Chinese influence Germany's Olaf Scholz is hosting the G7 summit in Bavaria, where world leaders pledged $600 billion dollars to help low-income states build "climate resilient infrastructure." The Ukraine war is also high on the agenda. G7 leaders pose for a photo during the first day of their summit in...

Healthy planet needs 'ocean action' from Asia PUBLISHED : 27 JUN 2022 AT 04:30 NEWSPAPER SECTION: ASIA FOCUS WRITER: ARMIDA SALSIAH ALISJAHBANA 0 0 As the Second Global Ocean Conference opens today in Lisbon, governments in Asia and the Pacific must seize the opportunity to enhance cooperation and solidarity to address a host of challenges that endanger what is a lifeline for...

Advancing cautiously As it looks for ways to fulfil its potential as a global powerhouse, Asia must deal with some longstanding challenges. PUBLISHED : 27 JUN 2022 AT 04:30 NEWSPAPER SECTION: ASIA FOCUS WRITER: ISMIRA LUTFIA TISNADIBRATA 0 0 Asia needs good relations with both the US and China Asia needs good relations with both the US and China "as they play differing...

BCPG to start Vietnam sales PUBLISHED : 27 JUN 2022 AT 04:30 NEWSPAPER SECTION: BUSINESS WRITER: YUTHANA PRAIWAN 1 0 The 69-MW Nam San 3A hydropower plant in northern Laos. BCPG Plc The 69-MW Nam San 3A hydropower plant in northern Laos. BCPG Plc SET-listed BCPG, the renewable power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, expects its new power transmission business to...