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Tesla’s European regulator says door safety a ‘Key Priority’
The Dutch authority RDW, which inspects and approves Tesla’s...
UK sanctions Russia’s Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet
"We are introducing targeted sanctions against the two biggest oil...
Southern Brazil hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years
It was the fourth such environmental disaster in a year, following floods in July, September and November 2023 that killed 75 people in total Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul killed 39 people, with another 68 still missing, the state...
Maersk says Red Sea disruption could cut Asia-Europe capacity by 20%
The disruptions cause ripple effects across several other container freight routes, particularly from Asia to the east and west coasts of South America, Maersk’s spokesperson said, adding that the Red Sea situation was complex and continued to evolve Disruption to Red...
US -India collaboration for enhancing global access to affordable medicines
According to the IǪVIA Institute report, India has long been a critical source of affordable medicines for the United States. Ninety percent of all medicines prescribed for Americans are generic, and 47 percent of those prescriptions are filled with products produced...
WHO chief urges countries to finalise pandemic accord by deadline
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,Director-General, WHO One of the main points of disagreement between wealthy countries and developing states is the vexed issue of sharing drugs and vaccines fairly to avoid a repeat of COVID-era failures The only time in the organisation's...
Developing Asia and the Pacific failed to secure well-being of aging population: ADB report
``Governments need to prepare now if they’re going to be able to help hundreds of millions of people in the region age well. Policies should support lifetime investment in health, education, skills, and financial preparedness for retirement. Family and social ties are...
Air France, Lufthansa Group airlines part of EU greenwashing probe
Industry group Airlines for Europe (A4E) said in a statement that it recognised the importance of clear information about sustainability, but that current regulations in the EU "vary significantly between countries and are still evolving". It is unclear which other...
Chubb to pay $350 million to Maryland govt for Baltimore Bridge collapse
Lloyd’s of London insurers Hiscox and Lancashire do not expect large insurance claims Grace Ocean Private Ltd., the owner of the Dali container ship that hit the bridge, and its manager Synergy Marine Pte petitioned to limit their liability to a maximum of $43.6...
India must expand Universal Health Coverage for ageing population, maintain economic growth: ADB Report
While the South Korea and Thailand have achieved universal health coverage, others lag behind with India having the lowest health insurance coverage among older people at 21 per cent, a report titled 'Aging Well In Asia' prepared by ADB said Tbilisi:India is one of...
ADB ‘Vastly Overstated’ climate finance claims in Asia, says Oxfam
The ADB, however, reaffirmed its figures, standing by its methodology and commitment to deliver USD 100 billion in climate financing by 2030, with USD 34 billion earmarked for adaptation and resilience. The Asian Development Bank's actual finance numbers for its...
US appeals court says kids’ climate lawsuit must be dismissed
The plaintiffs had argued in their 2015 lawsuit that the government has permitted, authorized and subsidized fossil fuel extraction and consumption despite knowing those actions cause catastrophic global warming AU.S. appeals court on Wednesday said a lawsuit filed by...