Norway Wealth Fund posts a record $184 billion profit in 2026, driven by technology stocks, Asian markets and strong global equity performance. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund posted a record $184.3 billion profit in the first half of 2026, helped by…
Bank of America unveils a $250 billion infrastructure plan for U.S. AI, energy, data centers and transport projects through July 2027. Bank of America $250 Billion Infrastructure Plan Bank of America has announced a $250 billion infrastructure plan to help…
Ethanol-diesel blending fails India’s safety test as a sharp fall in flash point raises fire risks and puts wider commercial use on hold. India’s push towards cleaner and alternative fuels has hit a technical roadblock, with ethanol-diesel blending failing an…
Extreme heat could last 4 hours longer by 2100 under high emissions, increasing health, energy and climate risks worldwide, a new study warns. Extreme heat could last up to four hours longer by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario, increasing risks…
Bali ferry fire leaves one dead and 172 rescued after KM Putri Yasmin catches fire near Lombok, raising fresh concerns over ferry safety in Indonesia. The Bali ferry fire involving KM Putri Yasmin killed one passenger and led to the…
Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday as blackouts, fuel shortages and economic decline deepen, putting his revolutionary legacy under fresh scrutiny. Fidel Castro 100th Birthday in Cuba Cuba is marking the Fidel Castro 100th Birthday anniversary on August 13, 2026,…
Pulwama almond harvest brings a bumper crop, renewed farmer optimism and fresh hope for Kashmir’s traditional almond industry. Pulwama Almond Harvest Begins With Fresh Hope Across the orchards of Pulwama, the arrival of the almond harvest is bringing a familiar…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, creating a new security framework amid rising Middle East tensions. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on August 7, 2026. The pact…
Hiroshima marks 81 years since the atomic bombing as Mayor Kazumi Matsui renews the call for nuclear disarmament and a world free of nuclear weapons. Hiroshima marked 81 years since the atomic bombing on August 6, 2026, with a Peace…
Moderna begins a Phase 1 human trial of its Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, mRNA-1469, offering new hope against a deadly virus with no approved vaccine. Moderna has begun a Phase 1 human trial of its experimental Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, mRNA-1469, in…
