China and Pakistan sign $4.8 billion nuclear power plant deal
Pakistan and China signed a $4.8 billion deal on Tuesday to build a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, hailing the investment by a country that Pakistan views as its most dependable ally.
2023-06-21 11:57
Millions under extreme heat alerts in the South and Southwest as hundreds of thousands without power
Following a weekend of devastating storms, hundreds of thousands of customers are without power in areas of the South and Southwest now facing scorching heat.
2023-06-21 05:53
About 100 letters containing a white powder were sent to public officials across Kansas, officials say
Approximately 100 letters containing a white powder have been received by state legislators and public officials across Kansas, officials said, setting off an investigation that includes state and federal agencies.
2023-06-20 02:51
Record heat and power outages create 'the perfect storm,' meteorologist says
People in the South are storm weary. I've heard it from friends and family in my home state of Louisiana, where storms have hit exceptionally hard, and the damage extends much further.
2023-06-20 01:49
Texas power use to break records in heat wave next week - ERCOT
(Reuters) -Power use in Texas will break records next week as homes and businesses crank up their air conditioners to
2023-06-16 21:50
India attempts to revive its dwindling rubber industry
Demand for rubber in India is soaring but local producers are giving up their money-losing plantations.
2023-06-09 07:18
Chinese censors take aim at AirDrop and Bluetooth
Authorities are relentlessly plugging the "cracks" in China's Great Firewall to quench dissent.
2023-06-09 05:54
Ukraine dam: Floods devastate tracts of rich farmland
The long-term consequences for agriculture will be severe in one of Ukraine's most fertile areas.
2023-06-08 09:48
Ukraine dam: UN warns of 'grave consequences' as thousands flee homes
The UN's aid chief warns of "grave consequences" as floodwater levels may continue to rise.
2023-06-07 12:51
Ukraine dam: Thousands evacuated from ‘critical zone’ near Kakhovka plant
At least 16,000 people are at risk from flooding, says Ukraine, after an attack released a torrent of water .
2023-06-06 18:18
Bangladesh to see more power cuts as demand soars - minister
By Ruma Paul and Sudarshan Varadhan DHAKA (Reuters) -Bangladesh could face further power cuts due to higher demand, its power
2023-06-05 20:19
China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
2023-06-05 07:15