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Munich Re appoints Gavin Maistry as its chief executive for Life and Health, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Gavin Maistry, chief executive-designate,Life and Health Asia...
Coal pollution dims global solar power output
The effect is most pronounced when solar facilities are located...
Space intel giant ICEYE chooses India for first Asia-Pacific satellite manufacturing hub
Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and co-founder of ICEYE The company's satellite constellations currently serve sectors ranging from defence and intelligence to insurance and emergency management. Demand for ICEYE's technology has surged amid rising global geopolitical tensions,...
Drone strike targets UAE’s Barakah nuke plant complex, triggers electrical generator fire
In an official public update released on X, Abu Dhabi's media office confirmed that emergency teams successfully managed the situation on the ground. The statement reassured the public that no injuries were reported and there was no impact on radiological safety...
W.H.O. declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk for further spread.The outbreak is "extraordinary" as there are no approved Bundibugyo...
Stomach viruses pose greater cruise danger than rare Hantavirus
“If you’re going on a cruise, you need to recognize the risk is higher. Dense socializing spaces, as well as shared food and water systems, can accelerate the spread of diseases, while limited medical equipment and staffing make curbing infections harder, said Abraar...
Willis launches integrated risk and insurance solution for carbon capture
Charlotte Watts, Head of Energy and Mining in Asia, added, “Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) takes a strategically critical role in Asia's decarbonisation pathway as well as its energy strategy. At Willis, we have developed a proprietary CCS insurance...
Hormuz tensions trigger navigation signal disruptions for ships
Increased levels of signal jamming can complicate analyses of real-time traffic data in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial to understanding energy flows. Geolocation data for some ships in the Persian Gulf showed locations and speeds that defied...
Trump calls Iran’s response to peace proposal “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE”
US President Donald Trump Lambasting Tehran in a post on Truth Social, Trump said that he did not like the response received from the 'representatives'. Washington DC:US President Donald Trump on Sunday came down heavily on Iran, expressing his displeasure over the...
Iran warns of “decisive” response over deployment of French, British warships in Strait of Hormuz
This latest communication comes amid reports that Tehran has formulated a "14-point plan" intended to counter the US-supported "nine-point peace plan".The Iranian proposal reportedly outlines a three-stage roadmap, which includes a 30-day phase designed to transition...
Spanish health authorities move to evacuate passengers from infected ship
All passengers on the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe's public health agency said late on Saturday as part of its rapid scientific advice, adding that the risk to the general population remains low....
Toyota Motor Corporation flags $4.3 bn war hit on supply shocks
Toyota Motor Corporation reported a nearly 50% drop in quarterly earnings and expects full-year profit to fall about 20% as war-driven costs and supply disruptions bite.Hybrid sales are set to exceed 5 million units for the first time, reflecting strong demand for...