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From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves

From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves

Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France Across Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and critical infrastructure was shut down. Here…

How Iowans feel about Trump's tariffs, Canada's treatment as Republicans vie for support

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How Iowans feel about Trump's tariffs, Canada's treatment as Republicans vie for support

Much like the Calgary Stampede in Canada, the Iowa State Fair is a crucial stop for politicians to meet voters, making it a hotbed for political debates — especially when U.S. midterms are coming up. And this year, one of the topics on…

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India Readies Big LPG Output Boost as Hormuz Uncertainty Lingers

India has directed its state companies and private refiners to prepare for a sharp increase in cooking gas production, seeking to bolster domestic supplies as the Iran war prolongs uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway…

From GST reform to GCCs: How India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036

Times of India

From GST reform to GCCs: How India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036

India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with reforms. Services will drive this expansion, contributing over 65% of the GDP. A 20-step reform agenda targets taxes and capital markets for efficiency. Global capability centers and…

Times of India

How the US could squeeze Iran with economic isolation – and the risks involved

How the US could squeeze Iran with economic isolation – and the risks involved

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is getting ready to squeeze Iran with unprecedented economic pressure, a claim critics greeted with scepticism given the country is already subject to a naval blockade and thousands of…

MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off 'grand national dialogue' on new provinces

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MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off 'grand national dialogue' on new provinces

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) announced on Sunday that it was taking the initiative to begin a “grand national dialogue” on the creation of new provinces and approaching other political parties for talks. MQM-P Chairman Dr…

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Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs

BBC

Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs

Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.

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Why the Chinese yuan could soon be Africa’s most important currency

Why the Chinese yuan could soon be Africa’s most important currency

Africa is emerging as fertile ground for Beijing’s drive to make the yuan a major international currency and reduce reliance on the US dollar, as an increasing number of financial institutions deepen their integration with China’s payment…

Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

Changes in US trade policy and interest rate trends will significantly affect Hong Kong’s economy but the impact will be “primarily psychological”, the finance chief has said, while expressing optimism for growth momentum to continue into…

Hong Kong’s First-Half Air Passenger Traffic Up 11.7%, Chan Says

Hong Kong’s airport passenger traffic jumped 11.7% on year in the first half, as the Asian financial hub hosted a variety of events and attracted more visitors, according to the city’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan.

New shinkansen model delivered to Taiwan

Japan Times

New shinkansen model delivered to Taiwan

The N700ST is based on the latest shinkansen model of JR Central, producing less noise and vibration while consuming less electricity.

Japan Times

The weekend is 100 years old – but have ‘skiveday Fridays’ and hybrid working ruined it for everyone?

The weekend is 100 years old – but have ‘skiveday Fridays’ and hybrid working ruined it for everyone?

In 1926, Henry Ford gave his employees both Saturdays and Sundays off – and the two-day chunk of time to party, pray or simply do nothing was born. Now it’s changed beyond recognition For 11 years, from 1929 to 1940, the Soviet Union did…