Why Iran fears Trump 2.0 more than most Mon 29 Apr 2024 There’s been much talk in recent months about what a possible second Donald Trump presidency in the United States could mean for Europe, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the... (photo: Creative Commons / Ggia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en) Asiatimes Donald Trump Iran Photos Politics |
Azerbaijan’s president says Baku to spare no efforts to advance peace agenda Mon 29 Apr 2024 During a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that Baku will persist in “sparing no efforts”... (photo: Creative Commons / Kremlin.ru) Anadolu Agency Armenia Azerbaijan Caucasus Photos |
The giant sheep helping Tajikistan weather climate change Mon 29 Apr 2024 In the hills outside the Tajik capital Dushanbe, shepherd Bakhtior Sharipov was watching over his flock of giant Hissar sheep. The breed, prized for profitability and an... (photo: Creative Commons / Hans Birger Nilsen) Phys Dot Org Climate change Photos Tajikistan Weather |
TotalEnergies records a 22% decline in Q1 2024 adjusted net income Fri 26 Apr 2024 In its 2024 first-quarter (Q1) results, TotalEnergies announced a 22% decline in adjusted net income to $5.1bn (€4.75bn). French energy company TotalEnergies reported a... (photo: AP / Michel Spingler) Offshore Technology France Oil Photos TotalEnergies |
“A bumpy ride” for cybersecurity as AI poses new threats – GlobalData report Fri 26 Apr 2024 AI-driven cyberattacks are changing the cybersecurity needs of businesses, with the majority facing increasing talent shortages. AI-led attacks mean that the... (photo: European Community / Xavier Lejeune) Offshore Technology AI Cybersecurity Photos Technology |
Biden's 13th-Quarter Approval Average Lowest Historically Fri 26 Apr 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Joe Biden averaged 38.7% job approval during his recently completed 13th quarter in office, which began on Jan. 20 and ended April 19. None... (photo: White House / Adam Schultz) Gallup Joe Biden Photos Politics US States |
Iran urges Security Council to address 'belligerent' Israel's atrocities in Gaza, region Fri 26 Apr 2024 Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has denounced Israel’s destabilizing activities in West Asia, urging the UN Security Council to hold the Israeli regime... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider) Press TV Gaza Iran Photos Security Council |
U.S. Loses Soft Power Edge in Africa Fri 26 Apr 2024 This article is the second in a series detailing the results from the latest Rating World Leaders report, which analyzes trends in approval ratings of the leadership of... (photo: AP / Sam Mednick) Gallup Africa China Photos Politics |
Germany urges industrialized nations to live up to their climate pledges Thu 25 Apr 2024 Germany on Thursday called on industrialized nations to live up to their climate pledges, and not to cut down funds for developing countries. “We in the... (photo: Creative Commons / Myrabella/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Myrabella) Anadolu Agency Climate change Environment Germany Photos |
Boeing sustainability chief says SAFs are unlikely to fall as low as jet fuel Wed 24 Apr 2024 The use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is being encouraged by governments as a replacement for kerosene type fuels, to decarbonise the industry. Boeing’s... (photo: Creative Commons / Liam Allport) Offshore Technology Energy Oil Photos Sustainable aviation fuels |
Asia bears biggest climate-change brunt amid extreme weather: WMO Tue 23 Apr 2024 Asia was the region most affected by climate change, weather and water-related hazards globally last year, the United Nations weather agency has said. In a report... (photo: AP / Muhammad Sajjad) Al Jazeera Climate Change Extreme Weather Natural Disaster Photos Wikipedia: Climate change |
Hybrid Work Needs a Workplace Value Proposition Tue 23 Apr 2024 Why do people come to the office? And how can leaders make that time as meaningful and productive as possible? These questions are more urgent than ever with the majority... (photo: Creative Commons / Pixabay/ Free-Photos) Gallup Business Photos US States Workplace Value Proposition |
Will foreign policy cost Biden the election? Mon 22 Apr 2024 When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting president. Like many leaders before him, US President Joe... (photo: AP / Evan Vucci) Asiatimes Elections Joe Biden Photos US States |
Ukraine will not be the second Afghanistan, says Zelensky Mon 22 Apr 2024 Following the approval of the US military aid package, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine would not become “another Afghanistan.” Sky... (photo: Creative Commons / President.gov.ua / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed) Khaama Press Photos Russia Ukraine War Volodymyr Zelensky Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian War |
Guayas, Ecuador: The Least Safe Place on the Planet? Fri 19 Apr 2024 LONDON -- In 2023, no other region anywhere in the world -- excluding active war zones -- felt less secure than Guayas, Ecuador. Just 11% of residents in the... (photo: AP / Dolores Ochoa) Gallup Drug gangs Ecuador Latin America Photos |
Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban Fri 19 Apr 2024 Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated. While no final decision has yet been taken, one sign... (photo: AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool) Asiatimes Afghanistan Photos Russia Taliban |
Cannabis Use Greatest Among Lower-Income and Less Educated Thu 18 Apr 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nine percent of U.S. adults report that they use cannabis regularly, defined as at least 10 days of consumption per month. Regular usage differs by... (photo: Creative Commons / Unsplash/ Add Weed) Gallup Cannabis Health Photos US States |
IMF warns tensions in Middle East could cause sharp increase in oil prices Wed 17 Apr 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the escalating tensions in the Middle East could lead to an increase in oil prices and inflation. The IMF has warned that... (photo: AP / Hussein Malla) Offshore Technology Global Trading Inflation Oil Photos |
Digital twin market to surpass $150bn by 2030, impacting many industries Wed 17 Apr 2024 GlobalData’s Digital Twins report examines growth and users across many industries including power, healthcare and sport. The digital twin market will be worth $154bn by... (photo: AI) Offshore Technology Business Digital twin market Global Trading Photos |
'Colossal' floods heading for Russian city Tue 16 Apr 2024 MOSCOW — A "colossal" amount of water is moving towards the Russian city of Kurgan, the region's governor has said.Vadim Shumkov said that the swollen Tobol river and its... (photo: AP) Saudi Gazette Extreme Weather Natural Disaster Photos Russia Wikipedia: 2024 Central Asian floods |