EU plans to stockpile medical supplies and boost pandemic readiness
The European Union is stepping up its health crisis preparedness by stockpiling essential medical supplies and boosting coordination among member stat...
Monsoon rains arrived in Kerala on May 24—eight days earlier than usual—marking the earliest onset in 16 years and offering hope for stronger crop yields and heatwave relief.
India’s southwest monsoon hit Kerala’s coast on May 24, the earliest arrival since 2009. This early onset—eight days ahead of the usual June 1 timeline—could bring a much-needed boost to the agricultural sector and relief from extreme heat. The monsoon, vital to India’s $4 trillion economy, supplies nearly 70% of the country's annual rainfall and supports nearly half of its unirrigated farmland.
It has already reached parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Mizoram, and is expected to spread to more regions in the next few days. Experts say the early arrival, combined with surplus pre-monsoon rain, may allow earlier sowing and increased yields of key crops like rice, corn, and soybeans. The India Meteorological Department predicts above-average rainfall this year, marking the second consecutive year of strong monsoon performance.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged stronger sanctions and defence support for Ukraine as the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia nears approval.
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,500-year-old city in northern Peru that likely served as a key trade hub connecting ancient coastal, Andean, and Amazonian cultures.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Red Bull have sacked team principal Christian Horner and appointed Laurent Mekies as the Briton's replacement, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he's “cautiously optimistic” about securing a U.S.-EU trade deal within days, highlighting its crucial importance for Germany’s export-heavy industries.
Shipments of antimony to the United States have jumped to more than 3,800 tonnes in five months via Thailand and Mexico, customs data show, as buyers find back-door routes around Beijing’s export ban on critical minerals bound for the U.S.
The Kremlin says it remains calm after Donald Trump’s criticism of Vladimir Putin, expressing hope for ongoing dialogue with Washington despite rising tensions.
The European Union is pressing Washington to roll back punitive tariffs on its exports and to promise no new duties, a senior law-maker said on Wednesday, as negotiators race to finalise a framework accord by 1 August.
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