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Trump administration weighs deeper role in Venezuela mining

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:35:04 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is looking to expand U.S. involvement in Venezuela's natural resources beyond oil, seeking greater access to the country's minerals, including gold, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.

The effort could open Venezuela's mining sector to U.S. investment and give American companies access to minerals considered important for national security, the sou

BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable future

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:30:52 GMT

By Sohini Bhattacharya

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit, climate action is emerging as an important part of the grouping's 2026 agenda, with New Delhi seeking to place Global South priorities at the centre of discussions on energy transition, climate resilience, critical minerals and climate finance.

India, as the BRICS chair, has identified sustainabili

"Black act": BJD slams passage of MMDR Amendment Act, seeks President's intervention

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:57:27 GMT

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 10 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra on Wednesday led a protest against the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, terming the legislation a 'black act' drafted to favour corporate interests at the expense of Odisha's mineral wealth and development.

Speaking to ANI during the party demonstration in B

"Everything has proper accounting, records": Pinarayi Vijayan defends daughter Veena over CMRL payments

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:29:43 GMT

Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], September 10 (ANI): Former Keralam Chief Minister and State Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday defended his daughter Veena Vijayan amid allegations related to transactions involving her company and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), saying all payments were properly accounted for and taxes were paid.

'My daughter is a young woman working in the computer sector.

From Screen to Cart: Dangal TV, Flipkart and Starcom Bring a First-of-Its-Kind Content-to-Commerce Experience to Rimjhim

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:57:18 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: Enterr10 TV Network's flagship channel Dangal TV and Flipkart are coming together to create a first-of-its-kind content-to-commerce experience in India, bringing the worlds of entertainment and shopping together through the popular Hindi drama Rimjhim. The collaboration brings together Dangal TV's deep connection with audiences across the Hindi heartland and Flipkar

"India ready for challenge": Sunita Williams hails future of human spaceflight, says new technologies vital for deep-space missions

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:01:11 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 9 (ANI): NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Wednesday said India is "ready for the challenge" of building future space stations, while stressing that advanced technologies, autonomous systems and international cooperation will be critical as human spaceflight moves beyond the International Space Station (ISS).

Speaking at the Space Expo session "The Next Chapter of Space: A

Asia's Energy Rise Reshapes Global Markets as Russia and China Deepen Cooperation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT

NewsVoir

Vladivostok [Russia], September 9: Asia's growing industrial capacity, energy demand and investment in infrastructure are reshaping global energy markets, with China emerging as a major centre of global energy consumption and production, while Russia remains a key energy supplier and technology partner, Igor Sechin, Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft, said in his address at the VIII Russian-Chinese Energ

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov welcomes first-ever INNOPROM.India industrial fair in New Delhi as unprecedented boost to bilateral ties

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:32:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): As New Delhi prepares to host a landmark confluence of global industry and diplomacy, a special publication has spotlighted the expanding contours of bilateral trade and technology cooperation between India and Russia.

The welcoming address of Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has been published in the 'INNOPROM.India and 18th BRICS Summit 2026' magazine, produced jo

Hylenr Technologies Finds Rare-Earth Signatures, Opens New Technology Pathway Through Nuclear Fusion

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:31:56 GMT

PRNewswire

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 9: Indian deep-tech company Hylenr Technologies has reported evidence of elemental formation, including rare-earth species, inside engineered Lattice structure systems - opening a radically different pathway toward nucleosynthesis and strategic-material production.

The findings are part of Hylenr Technologies' work during the last 10-plus years on Nu

'Lust Stories 3' Trailer: Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Vijay Varma leadNetflix anthology

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:29:12 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9 (ANI): The much-awaited trailer of popular Netflix anthology series 'Lust Stories 3' is finally here, bringing a rare combination of filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.

With four fresh stories of love, relationships, and desire, the upcoming season promises more drama, more chaos and more heartbreak.

'Lust Storie

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTRA MINING AFRICA

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:16:14 GMT

(260909) -- JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the exhibition area of Electra Mining Africa at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sept. 8, 2026. Electra Mining Africa runs from Sept. 7 to 11. The event brings together mining companies, industry suppliers, contractors and thousands of professionals from across the continent. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

Chinese energy firms showcase tech, commitment to cooperation at Iraq int'l oil, gas expo

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:15:06 GMT

BAGHDAD, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 4th Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Oil, Gas and Petroleum Projects kicked off on Tuesday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, drawing local enterprises and global energy giants, including major Chinese firms, to showcase technology and deepen energy cooperation.

The four-day exhibition was inaugurated by senior Iraqi officials, including Oil Minister Basim M

"Law will take its course," Keralam CM VD Satheesan rejects CPM charge of collusion with centre on ED charge against Pinarayi Vijayan

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:58:31 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 9 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday clarified that the CMRL-Exalogic controversy cannot be equated with standard political donations accepted by parties from corporate firms and individuals.

Speaking at a press conference, the Chief Minister asserted that the law will take its own course, adding that the matter will undergo due legal scrutiny

"Won't bow to paper tiger": CPI(M) defends leadership, accuses ED of fabricating narratives against Pinarayi Vijayan, Mohammed Riyas

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:57:39 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 9 (ANI): CPI(M) State Secretary M V Govindan on Wednesday launched a sharp counter-offensive, alleging that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is deliberately attempting to construct false accusations against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and party leader P A Mohammed Riyas.

Speaking to reporters, Govindan rejected the recent central agency actions, asserting

Update: China's PPI returns to monthly growth in August

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:45:28 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's producer prices returned to month-on-month growth in August, as higher global commodity prices filtered through to domestic industries and industrial upgrading supported demand in some sectors, official data showed Wednesday.

The producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, rose 0.4 percent in August, reversing a 0.7-percent decline in July.

US hits Canada with new import bans and tariffs in trade stand-off

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:03:19 GMT

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC [US], September 9 (ANI): The United States has announced a fresh round of trade measures against Canada, banning several categories of imports and reshuffling existing tariffs after Ottawa imposed its own retaliatory tariffs on American goods.

Speaking to reporters on a background call, a senior US official said President Donald Trump had signed a series of proclamations und

IIT Bombay, SINE, MC Foundation sign MoU to support energy startups; ONGC to collaborate

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:02:16 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): MC Foundation, IIT Bombay and the Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, have signed a tripartite agreement to provide energy-sector startups access to research facilities, funding, mentors and opportunities to test their technologies in real-world projects.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the Mumbai City Connect o

SDLG India to Showcase Next-Generation Earthmoving Construction Machinery at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:57:29 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], September 8: SDLG India is set to showcase its construction machinery range at the bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, world's leading International trade fair for construction machinery, mining machines, and construction vehicles to be held from September 15-18 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.

At Hall H16 - Booth B31, SDLG India will showcase a powerful portfolio of its next-gener

A Grand Spiritual Gathering Awaits: Paryushan Mahaparva & Samvatsari 2026 with Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:32:41 GMT

SMPL

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8: Mumbai is set to host an immersive celebration of Jain spirituality as Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur brings Paryushan Mahaparva 2026 to the Dome SVP Stadium, Worli, from 8 to 15 September 2026. Guided by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, the eight-day spiritual gathering will invite seekers to pause, reflect and progress

ED writes to Keralam Police seeking FIR againstex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter and son-in-law under corruption charges

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally approached the Keralam Police seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and son-in-law PA Mohamed Riyas under charges of corruption, officials said on Tuesday.

The agency communicated to the Keralam Police through a letter

ED seeks FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, daughter and son-in-law in CMRL case

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:57:22 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], September 8 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday written to the Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) seeking registration of an FIR against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena and son-in-law PA Mohamed Riyas, MLA, in connection with the alleged bribery case linked to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL).

The case pertains t

Wider Europe Briefing: New Russia Sanctions And The Slovak Veto

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:57:05 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on Russia sanctions, a Slovak veto, and more EU money to protect Baltic infrastructure.

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Von der Leyen pushes back against Trump over Greenland

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:23:33 GMT

Brussels seeks closer ties with an Arctic island that the US president has threatened to take over

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said Greenland's future is for its people and Denmark to decide, pushing back against US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the Arctic island.

Greenland is an autonomous Danish territory rich in minerals and strategically located clo

Von der Leyen touts $200 mn on Greenland PR junket

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:23:33 GMT

Brussels is seeking to push back against US desires to acquire the mineral-rich Arctic island that is not actually part of the EU

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said Greenland's future is for its people and Denmark to decide, pushing back against US President Donald Trump's threat to annex the

Von der Leyen touts $200mn on Greenland PR junket

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:23:33 GMT

Brussels is seeking to push back against US desires to acquire the mineral-rich Arctic island that is not actually part of the EU

Greenland is an autonomous Danish territory rich in mineral

Chilean Prunes: Making Every Day Snacking More Nutritious

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:31:14 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], September 7: As India observes National Nutrition Week from 1st to 7th September, the focus on making healthier and more nutritious food choices becomes especially relevant. While people often focus on planning balanced meals, the nutritional value of the snacks they choose between meals is frequently overlooked. In today's fast-paced lifestyles, snacking has become a regular part of the da

Experience Mid-Autumn Festival Like a Local in Hong Kong This September

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:58:41 GMT

NewsVoir

Hong Kong, September 7: This September, Hong Kong invites visitors to step into the heart of Mid-Autumn Festival through a citywide celebration of light, heritage and togetherness. From spectacular lantern artistry and living cultural traditions to citywide festive offerings and seasonal flavours across the city, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant showcase of one of its most cherished annual celebration

Explainer: 5 key questions about mudslide on China-Nepal border

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:45:28 GMT

KATHMANDU, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck areas along the China-Nepal border on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and severe losses on both sides.

The disaster has raised widespread concern and prompted stronger cross-border emergency assistance, meteorological cooperation and broader discussions on climate change.

SC grants Aravalli panel time till Nov 30 to submit report on hill definition

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday granted the High Powered Committee (HPC) time till November 30 to submit its report on the definition and demarcation of the Aravalli Hills, rejecting its request for an extension till February 2027.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the committee to work "day and night", if required, an

SIGILUM: Rediscovering the Value of Art Collecting in the Digital Age

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:29:49 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 7: The meaning of art collecting has never been limited to owning a work. It begins with discovery, deepens through understanding, and forms an enduring connection among collectors, creators, and the times in which they live. SIGILUM seeks to carry this connection through digital technology, giving every work worthy of being seen an opportunity to leave its own cultural imprint.<

Readying the Wings: Inside HAL's Robotic Revolution

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:59:37 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], September 7: Somewhere on the floor of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, a robot will soon begin walking slow circles around a fighter wing. It is due eighteen months after the order is placed, which means by the close of 2027. The Indian Air Force has 83 Tejas Mk1A fighters on order and a further 97 contracted, at a moment when squadron strength is thin. Ever

"We have the things you don't and you have the things we don't": High Commissioner Philip Green on India-Australia space partnership

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:57:35 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 7 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green delivered an address at the 9th Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 on Monday, highlighting the expanding bilateral space partnership between Canberra and New Delhi.

Comparing contributions from various international partners on the platform, Green noted, 'Now I'm conscious that the other ambassadors on this stage represent

Latest relief and rescue progress at mudslide-hit border port in China's Xizang

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:45:53 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and leaving many missing.

Chinese rescuers immediately launched all-out search and rescue operations. Here is what we know about the deadly mudslide and the latest progress

Billionaire Adanis firm to make ammo for Indian-made Kalashnikovs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:21:49 GMT

The five-year deal covers locally produced ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles manufactured by an India-Russia venture

The defense firm owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has signed an agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) to supply locally made ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles.

Under the deal, Adani Defence will supply 7.62 mm ammunition to IRRPL, which is m

Bring technological knowledge, experience back to India, build enterprises: Union Minister Kumaraswamy in US

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:58:51 GMT

Philadelphia [US], September 7 (ANI): Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday (local time) urged Kannada entrepreneurs and Indian professionals based abroad to bring their technological expertise and global experience back to India, leverage government incentives and build enterprises that generate employment.

Addressing the 'Business Forum - 2026', organised as part of the AKKA Sil

"Completely baseless and incorrect": ISRO rejects reports of privatisation, says its importance will never diminish

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:58:35 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 7 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday clarified that it will continue to remain the country's principal institution for advanced space research, technology development and strategic missions, rejecting media reports suggesting privatisation or a reduction in its role amid ongoing space sector reforms.

In a detailed statement titled 'ISRO's Next C

Real estate leads India's private credit deals but emerges as top default-risk concern: EY

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:05:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Real estate is likely to remain a major destination for private credit in India, supported by continued project funding and refinancing requirements, but lenders may become increasingly selective as the sector simultaneously emerges as the market's biggest perceived default risk, EY said in a research report.

Real estate accounted for around 35 per cent of private credit deal

Pakistan's broken system leaves farmers behind as costs soar, output falls

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:29 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], September 6 (ANI): Pakistan's agricultural sector is facing a deepening crisis as farmers struggle with soaring production costs, declining competitiveness and what Pakistan Kisan Ittehad President Khalid Mahmood Khokhar described as fundamental failures in governance. Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue on the creation of new provinces at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Khokh

Update: Mudslides, landslides leave 4 dead in east China's Jiangxi

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:15:40 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Four people have been confirmed dead on Sunday after a series of mudslides and landslides struck Suichuan County in east China's Jiangxi Province on Saturday.

In Mingkeng Village in Gaoping Town, a mudslide and landslide on Saturday left three dead and nine others missing as of Sunday noon, according to reporters at the site.

In the same county, two people were reported missing

Xinhua Headlines: RMB use expands in Africa amid growing financial connectivity and trade

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:15:18 GMT

* As China-Africa trade continues to expand, the RMB is being used not only for trade settlement, but increasingly for payment and clearing and, more recently, for financing.

* Deepening economic ties between China and Africa are providing stronger support for the wider use of the RMB in cross-border transactions.

* The continued development of payment infrastructur

India's headline inflation expected to hit 4.88% in August on food, fuel pressures: Report

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:36:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): India's headline retail inflation is expected to accelerate to 4.88 per cent in August from 4.44 per cent in July, driven by persistent food price pressures and a further rise in fuel inflation, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
"We expect India's Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) to rise to 4.88% in August' 26 from 4.44% in July, marking the second consecutive

INDONESIA-MOUNT ANAK KRAKATAU-ERUPTION-AFTERMATH

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:16:00 GMT

(260906) -- LAMPUNG PROVINCE, Sept. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo provided by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) shows volcanic materials spewing from Mount Anak Krakatau in Lampung province, Indonesia, Sept. 6, 2026. Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta was temporarily closed early Sunday after volcanic ash from an eruption of Mount Anak Kra

From Arunachal to Ladakh: NIMAS scripts historic 20 first ascents in 23 days

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:59:54 GMT

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 5 (ANI): The National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang, has scripted a historic achievement by successfully completing a first-ascent mountaineering expedition to 20 Unclimbed Peaks in Ladakh, all above 6,000 metres, recording 20 first-ever summits in just 23 days.
Located in Dirang, West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, NIMAS is

"We remember India with heartfelt gratitude": EAM Jaishankar pays respects at Kolhapur Memorial in Warsaw

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:57:45 GMT

Warsaw [Poland], September 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) paid respects at the Kolhapur Memorial in Warsaw, remembering the refuge provided by India to 5,000 Polish women and children during World War II.
In a post on X, after paying his respects at the memorial, Jaishankar said, 'Dispersed around the world, we remember India with heartfelt gratitude.'

Coal India output, dispatch set to pick up as monsoon impact eases: Coal Ministry

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:33:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): Coal India Ltd's production and coal movement are expected to gather pace in the coming days as the impact of heavy monsoon rains across its mining regions eases, with daily output already rising sharply, the Ministry of Coal said in a press release on Saturday.
Coal India's average daily production, which stood at around 1.36 million tonnes (MT) during the first three days o

The Shape of Belonging Premieres in New Delhi, Spotlighting the Future of Inclusive Spaces in India

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:57:40 GMT

NewsVoir
New Delhi [India], September 5: The Shape of Belonging, a documentary film by Priyansh Sinha, a Class 11 student at Shiv Nadar School, Noida, premiered today at Magnolia, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, bringing together architects, urban planners, educators, disability advocates and accessibility professionals for an afternoon dedicated to reimagining inclusive design.
Described as A

Explainer: Why Americans are pushing back against AI data centers

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:15:12 GMT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Across the United States, opposition to the construction of new AI data centers is growing, with residents raising concerns about their impact on local communities.
The data centers, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, have emerged as a key topic ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Recent polls have found that more than 70 percent of the public opposes data centers near them

JSW Steel August crude steel production up 3% YoY; output rises to 24.65 lakh tonnes

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:58:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): JSW Steel's consolidated crude steel production rose 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 24.65 lakh tonnes in August 2026, with capacity utilisation at its Indian operations standing at 88 per cent during the month, as per an exchange filing shared by the company on Saturday.
The growth, that came despite a decline in production at its US operations, which fell 11 per cent

Update: Mudslide in east China's Jiangxi leaves 1 dead, 11 missing

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:16:15 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- One person has been confirmed dead and 11 others are missing after a mudslide struck a village in Suichuan County, Ji'an City, east China's Jiangxi Province at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, local authorities said.
The disaster was triggered by days of torrential rains brought by Typhoon Saudel, according to the county's flood control and drought relief headquarters.
Three people h

Climate change forcing WI fish fry to find new catch

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:10:20 GMT

By Jeff Oloizia for Madison Magazine.
Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Pulitzer Center-Public N

Study: NV snow drought worsened by climate change

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:04:53 GMT

This past winter's snow drought across the western U.S. was about four times more likely because of human-caused climate change, according to a new study from the Colorado School of Mines.
The numbers are much worse in the Upper Colorado Basin, where extremely low snow levels were approximately 14 times

Wilkes-Barre healthcare workers gather for Labor Day celebration

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:06:11 GMT

As people gather to celebrate Labor Day, union members on the front lines of healthcare are being recognized for their contributions and the role unions play in supporting caregivers.
More than 45,000 workers are members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania.
Beth Gilbert, voting and elections manager for the nonprofit

For Bryce Young, getting off to a faster start begins before the snap

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:45:51 GMT

CHARLOTTE No one has to tell the Panthers, orBryce Young, about slow starts.
Young hasn't won a regular season opener in three tries, and they haven't been great. But Bryce Young isn't one to dwell on external factors, when there are things that are well within his control.
So this offseason, that meant drilling down into the very first steps of a play, the things he does before the ball is snapped. Panther

Why Mike McDaniel is Chargers Biggest X Factor in 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:53:47 GMT

Eric Smith
Welcome back to theChargers Mailbag!
We'll run a Mailbag each week during the regular season.Send in submissions for the Mailbag onTwitter @EricLSmithor by email ateric.smith@chargers.nfl.com.
Off we go...
It seems like the vibes are high with the Chargers right now. Who's the biggest X factor and what are you most excited abo

You've Got Mail: Charging Into Week 1 Of The Season

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:45:18 GMT

Topics include Wilson signing, fantasy advice, and Tip's tight end return
Darren Urban
The regular season has arrived! Thank goodness. Here's the first mailbag of the 2026 season.Don't forget to send a question for a future mailbag with at least a first name and last initial.
FromRobert Malicki:
"Thesigning of Michael Wilsonis quite interesting, certainly welcome. His

A possible Military industry Soft Coup on Canadian public funds

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:27:26 GMT

Today officials from Canada sent more than 200 organizations and nearly 500 delegates to Poland military trade show MSPO 2026, using its role as lead nation to promote its defense industry and pursue new partnerships to sell weapons and various military equipment. The defense Minister David J. McGuinty and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will lead the Canadian presence at the exhibition.
Canada is str

A possible Military industry Coup on Canadian public funds

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:27:26 GMT

Today officials from Canada sent more than 200 organizations and nearly 500 delegates to Poland military trade show MSPO 2026, using its role as lead nation to promote its defense industry and pursue new partnerships to sell weapons and various military equipment. The defense Minister David J. McGuinty and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will lead the Canadian presence at the exhibition.
Canada is str

The Frozen Frontier: Why the Arctic Is the Worlds New Battleground

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:18:17 GMT

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal
For centuries, the Arctic was humanity's final frontiera realm of perpetual ice, polar night, and the kind of cold that could kill a man in minutes. It was a place nature had reserved for itself. Not anymore.
Today, the Arctic is undergoing a transformation so profound that it is rewriting the rules of global power. The ice is melting at an accelerating pace, and wher

Adam Berry: From Wall Street to the Eagles' front office

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Promoted to assistant general manager this offseason, Adam Berry reflects on his family and journey to the NFL.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
At first look, many in NFL circles have mistaken Adam Berry for the general manager of the Cleveland Browns, Andrew Berry. The reason is pretty simple. The two aren't just brothers; they are twins.
"Anytime I'm at an NFL event like the Combine, it doesn't matter whet

Gina Rinehart identifies the symptoms, misdiagnoses the disease

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Australia's problem is the unequal distribution of economic resources much more than it is a shortage of them, writes ProfessorCarl Rhodes.
EACH YEAR,News Corp Australiahosts a series of bush summits in regional centres across the country. This years national summit washeld in Dubboon 26 and 27 August. For thefourth yearin a row, the presenting partner wasHancock Prospecting, the mining giant controlled by Austra

Mudslides, landslides leave 16 dead in east China's Jiangxi

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:15:42 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 16 people have been confirmed dead after rain-triggered mudslides and landslides struck Suichuan County in east China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said Thursday.
Days of torrential rain caused a series of geological disasters in the county. As of Wednesday afternoon, over 18,000 residents of the county had been evacuated.

Gold and silver prices stabilize; other precious metals rise

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:49:30 GMT

LONDON, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Gold and silver prices have entered a choppy stabilization phase, while other precious metals like platinum show relative strength amid shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations and resilient US economic data.
Spot gold was largely unchanged at $4,396.69 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.4% to $4,440.80.
As for other precious metals, spot si

Urgent: 5.1-magnitude quake hits 81 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu -- USGS

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:45:33 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 81 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu at 1718 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 19.72 degrees south latitude and 170.04 degrees east longitude.

Roundup: First Int'l Space Summit opening in Paris marred by U.S. no-shows

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:13 GMT

PARIS, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The first International Space Summit opened Wednesday in Paris, bringing together heads of state and government, scientists, astronauts and industry representatives.
Initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron and co-organized by France and Germany, the two-day summit is expected to attract around 2,000 participants. Discussions will focus on science and space exploration, including

Xinhua Headlines: Xi's Central Asia, Middle East tour injects certainty, positive energy into world in flux

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:46:03 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping made a five-day trip to Central Asia and the Middle East from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, during which he attended the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and paid state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, sending strong messages that inject certainty and positive energy into a turbulent and changing world.
The trip, observers say, was in step with th

Paris Int'l Space Summit kicks off amid transatlantic tensions

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:04 GMT

PARIS, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The International Space Summit opened in Paris on Wednesday, bringing together delegations from around the world to discuss cooperation in space exploration, economy and security, amid transatlantic tensions highlighted by the reported absence of several major U.S. space companies.
Co-organized by France and Germany, the two-day event brings together nearly 120 foreign delegations, inc

Mongolia's foreign trade turnover surges nearly 37 pct in first 8 months

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:15:23 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's foreign trade turnover rose 36.8 percent year-on-year to 22.8 billion U.S. dollars in the first eight months of 2026, data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed Wednesday.
During the January-August period, Mongolia recorded a trade surplus of 6 billion dollars, the NSO said.
The significant increase in foreign trade was largely driven by a surge

Researchers develop crater-based AI system for lunar navigation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:45:22 GMT

CANBERRA, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have developed a crater-based artificial intelligence (AI) navigation system to help spacecraft determine their position during long-duration lunar mapping missions.
Researchers from Adelaide University's Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) and the Andy Thomas Center for Space Resources developed STELLA (Spacecraft craTer-basEd Localization for

Africa's rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:18:01 GMT

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From the Vredefort Dome in South Africa (the world's oldest and largest known meteorite-impact structure) to the volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa's landscapes hold some of Earth's oldest stories. Morocco's M'Goun Unesco Global Geopark records more than 2

Afghanistan signs 65 mln USD talc mining contract in Nangarhar province

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:15:21 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced Tuesday evening the signing of a contract for the second block of a talc mine in the eastern province of Nangarhar, marking another step in the country's push to monetize its vast mineral wealth.
The agreement, valued at 65.86 million U.S. dollars, covers a concession spanning 3.82 square kilometers in Kudi Khel area of Shirzad di

2nd LD-Writethru: China's PPI returns to monthly growth in August

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:45:20 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's producer prices returned to month-on-month growth in August, as higher global commodity prices filtered through to domestic industries and industrial upgrading supported demand in some sectors, official data showed Wednesday.
The producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, rose 0.4 percent in August, reversing a 0.7-percent decline in July.

The Anthropocene was rejected as a geological epoch - but the idea is still changing how we see the world

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:06:31 GMT

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The Anthropocene became part of the zeitgeist after Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen launched the idea in 2000. This is the notion that a crescendo of human impacts has recently propelled the Earth out of the relatively stable climatic conditions of the Holocene epo

Economic Watch: European gold shifts spotlight concerns over U.S. financial credibility

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:45:10 GMT

BELGRADE, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Moves by several European countries to relocate gold reserves held in the United States have drawn attention to growing concerns over reserve security and geopolitical risks, as central banks worldwide reassess the balance between gold and the U.S. dollar.
The Dutch central bank said on Sept. 2 that it had transferred about 86 tons of gold from New York and Ottawa to London between

Roundup: Chinese energy firms showcase tech, commitment to cooperation at Iraq int'l oil, gas expo

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:45:08 GMT

BAGHDAD, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The 4th Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Oil, Gas and Petroleum Projects kicked off on Tuesday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, drawing local enterprises and global energy giants, including major Chinese firms, to showcase technology and deepen energy cooperation.
The four-day exhibition was inaugurated by senior Iraqi officials, including Oil Minister Basim

Israel says deploys seismology fiber-optic cable in Dead Sea

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:45:16 GMT

JERUSALEM, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Israel has deployed fiber-optic cable dedicated entirely to seismology in the Dead Sea, the Geological Survey of Israel, a national research institution, said in a statement on Tuesday.
The 55-km cable was laid directly on the seabed in July as part of a new seismic monitoring project, installed in a zigzag pattern across the northern basin.
Using distributed acoustic sensin

Mongolia's foreign tourist arrivals up nearly 18 pct in first 8 months

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:34 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia welcomed 705,098 foreign tourists in the first eight months of 2026, an increase of 17.9 percent from the same period a year earlier, the country's ministry of culture, sports, tourism and youth said Tuesday.
According to the ministry, Russia, China, South Korea, Japan and Kazakhstan were the top source markets for inbound tourists during the period.
The Mongolian

Afghanistan inks oil, gas deal with Saudi firm for Kushk-Tirpul basin

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:15:13 GMT

KABUL, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia's Delta Energy International for the exploration and extraction of the Kushk-Tirpul oil block, the office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs announced on Monday.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Saudi company will commit an initial investment of 200 million U.S. dollars toward the exploration and development of sev

Indonesia's main airport resumes operations as volcanic ash disperses

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:15:17 GMT

JAKARTA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's main airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, and four other airports in the country have resumed operations after volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau dispersed, the country's transportation ministry said Tuesday.
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said that a change in wind direction dispersed volcanic ash around Soekarno-Hatta In

Xinhua Headlines: International journalists witness China's rescue efforts in mudslide-ravaged Gyirong

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:46:51 GMT

GYIRONG, Xizang, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Even with prior knowledge of the catastrophe, Brazilian journalist Bruno Falci Bitarelli Medeiros was struck by the harsh rescue conditions after a bumpy 12-hour bus ride from Lhasa to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
The final stretch wound through rugged mountain roads, unpredictable weather and falling rocks. "It's a very diffic

1st LD-Writethru: Mudslides, landslides leave 4 dead in east China's Jiangxi

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:45:37 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Four people have been confirmed dead on Sunday after a series of mudslides and landslides struck Suichuan County in east China's Jiangxi Province on Saturday.
In Mingkeng Village in Gaoping Town, a mudslide and landslide on Saturday left three dead and nine others missing as of Sunday noon, according to reporters at the site.
In the same county, two people were reported missi

3rd LD-Writethru: Mudslide in east China's Jiangxi leaves 1 dead, 11 missing

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:15:27 GMT

NANCHANG, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- One person has been confirmed dead and 11 others are missing after a mudslide struck a village in Suichuan County, Ji'an City, east China's Jiangxi Province at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, local authorities said.
The disaster was triggered by days of torrential rains brought by Typhoon Saudel, according to the county's flood control and drought relief headquarters.
Two other pe

Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit - what you need to know to stay safe

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:20:48 GMT

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Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. As a geologist, I have hiked and climbed some of the most intense terrains in the world, including in the Andes, Middle Eastern deserts,

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Heliostar Metals Ltd (TSXV: HSTR) 26Q2

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

DALLAS, TX -- AUGUST 21, 2026
DALLAS, TX -- August 21, 2026 -- Heliostar Metals Ltd (TSXV: HSTR): Stonegate Capital Partners updates their coverage on Heliostar Metals Ltd (TSXV: HSTR). HSTR’s Q2 results improved the forward setup by strengthening the operating cash-flow bridge to Ana Paula and clarifying producing-asset earnings capacity. S

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:10:53 GMT

The former owner of Chelsea football club, who has close ties to the Kremlin, was added to blocs asset freeze and visa ban blacklist in 2022 after Moscows invasion of its neighbour.
The EUs General CourtrejectedAbramovichs claims that the bloc was unfairly seeking to exploit him on account of his public notoriety.
Done Roman: Abramovich seeks buyers for European champions Chelsea
It said that Abramovi

Macron hosts global space summit in Paris snubbed by US companies

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:47 GMT

Around 2,000 participants from 120 countries are expected at the International Space Summit at the Grand Palais, with Russia, Iran and North Korea among the notable absentees.
Germany is co-hosting theeventwith France, although Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed last Friday that he would not attend because of scheduling conflicts.
The summit aims to produce joint declarations laying the groundwork for futu

Free Concert Featuring Aaron Watson for Golden Onion Days

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:08:50 GMT
Free Concert Featuring Aaron Watson for Golden Onion Days

MPs Warn NI Executive's Budget Deadlock Is Holding Back Economic Growth 09-09-2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:21:57 GMT
MPs Warn NI Executive's Budget Deadlock Is Holding Back Economic Growth 09-09-2026

Economy remains top of mind for many Americans as trade war with Canada escalates

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:02:11 GMT
Economy remains top of mind for many Americans as trade war with Canada escalates

NYPD seizes enormous cocaine stash worth more than $10M

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:56 GMT
NYPD seizes enormous cocaine stash worth more than $10M

Ore. man accused of murder plot targeting ICE pleads guilty to trying to make Molotov cocktails

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:26 GMT
Ore. man accused of murder plot targeting ICE pleads guilty to trying to make Molotov cocktails

LAPD cracks down on massive street takeover, arresting 69 and seizing 200 cars

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:10:55 GMT
LAPD cracks down on massive street takeover, arresting 69 and seizing 200 cars

Proposal would loosen residency requirements for Aurora police and fire chiefs

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:10:21 GMT
Proposal would loosen residency requirements for Aurora police and fire chiefs

Huntington Beach approves $9.8M in police raises over next 3 years

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:10:09 GMT
Huntington Beach approves $9.8M in police raises over next 3 years

Video- Laser forces Colorado State Patrol crew to abort landing

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:54 GMT
Video- Laser forces Colorado State Patrol crew to abort landing

NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9-11 Ground Zero health, air quality records

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:39 GMT
NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9-11 Ground Zero health, air quality records

Geauga County sheriff uses grant funding to replace aging cruiser cameras

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:26 GMT
Geauga County sheriff uses grant funding to replace aging cruiser cameras

NYPD recruit dies during training

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:16 GMT
NYPD recruit dies during training