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An alliance of nations that push for more solar power worldwide are set to announce nearly $35 million for projects such as mini grids and rooftop installations, mainly in Africa, according to the group’s director general

Thousands of garment factory workers have taken to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur to demand better wages

Three energy companies including U.S. Westinghouse, France’s EdF and Korea’s KHNP, have submitted their final bids to build the Czech Republic’s newest reactor at the Dukovany nuclear power station as the country strives to become more energy-independe...

Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and it...

An official survey of manufacturers shows China’s factory activity contracted in October, suggesting the economy remains on uneven footing

Hivemind Capital Partners, a prominent web3 and digital asset investment firm, has announced plans to expand operations to Hong Kong.

Taiwan said on Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours up to 6:00 a.m.

The last American President who tried to finance a war along with a new Great Society was Lyndon Johnson. It ended in inflation and retreat in Vietnam. President Biden now wants Congress to help allies win two wars abroad, and deter a third over Taiwan, yet he wants to continue spending on everything as if nothing in the world has changed.

India has no option other than to grow at 10% to catch up with the scale of China, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Thursday said that the Indian economy is poised to be a $5-trillion economy. “This is India’s moment. We can go on to be the seventh-largest economy in the world.

Asian stocks inched lower on Wednesday ahead of a keenly-awaited policy decision from the Federal Reserve later in the day, while the yen was stuck near one-year lows against the dollar, keeping markets on edge for possible intervention by Tokyo. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.13% lower, starting November in a sombre mood after clocking three straight months of losses.

Modi has also been invited for the APEC Leadership summit by President Biden. India is most likely to be represented by a Cabinet-level minister. Coming back to the Pierre's statement on Biden's meeting with Xi, she told reporters, “We've been talking about it.

Britain will convene governments, academia and companies working at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence on Wednesday at the inaugural AI Safety Summit to debate how, and even if, the risks of the technology can be contained. The meeting is the brainchild of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who wants to carve out a role for Britain as an intermediary between the economic blocs of the United States, China and the European Union.

NEW DELHI : Foreign electric vehicle (EV) makers such as Tesla Inc. seeking an Indian foothold may have relief at hand, with the government considering lower import duties for EVs up to a certain price level, two people familiar with the discussions said. All completely built-up (CBUs) vehicles priced below $40,000 now face an import duty of 70%, and a new national EV policy may slash it to 15-30% for EVs priced up to $25,000-35,000, the people said on the condition of anonymity.

Biden will meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Tuesday (local time). She said that Biden looks forward to the meeting. While addressing a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), Karine Jean-Pierre said, «We've been talking about the President, who said he was looking forward to meeting with President Xi.

Investing.com — Crude prices fell hard for a second day in a row and looked poised to end October with double-digit losses as oil bulls who rushed to hedge against the Israel-Hamas war discovered to their disappointment that the rest of the market wasn’t prepared to assign a war risk premium to a trade simply unaffected by the conflict.

By Jamie McGeever

Mike Cannon-Brookes’ investment partner in Sun Cable, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, plans to build a polysilicon plant in Queensland costing up to $10 billion to supply solar panel manufacturers.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released a colorful and fact-filled Project mBridge update on Oct. 31. The publication combines technical and promotional discussions in a shift of tone as the project prepares to become a minimum viable project for commercial launch next year.

NEW DELHI : Taiwan may get a “representation" in the International Solar Alliance (ISA), said two people aware of the development, a move that underscores sharpened rivalry between India and China. Although Taiwan has sought membership of the alliance, ISA is unlikely to accord it full membership as it is not recognized by the United Nations. The ISA is the first treaty-based international government organization headquartered in India, and it has been a key part of India’s foreign policy outreach to the developing world.

By Arathy Somasekhar

Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" is making a comeback on Imax screens near you for a one-week encore presentation. Starting Friday, the blockbuster historical drama will return on the big(gest) screen, including six Imax 70mm film locations across US, United Kingdom and Australia. Reemerging during a tranquil phase for the box office, at a time of no major releases over the weekend, «Oppenheimer» is expected to reclaim much of the Imax spotlight. Disney's superhero spectacle "The Marvels," is likely to dominate Imax theaters upon its release on November 10. Starring Cillian Murphy as the renowned «father of the atomic bomb,» «Oppenheimer» amassed a staggering $946 million globally, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of the year and the second-highest-grossing R-rated film in cinematic history. During the press tour last summer, Nolan championed the use of Imax cameras, leading ardent fans to journey across state lines in pursuit of the optimal viewing experience.