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Jeremy Grantham on How to Tell If a Bubble Is About to Burst

From SpaceX to the South Sea.

Transcript of SCMP Plus’ chat with political scientist John Mearsheimer

Following is an edited transcript of a conversation between John Mearsheimer, R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, and South China Morning Post Executive Editor Zuraidah…

Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

SIFF Strengthens Talent Pipeline as Emerging Filmmakers Re-Engage With Festival Programs

The Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) continues to expand its talent development ecosystem, which is ...

ADB approves $700m loan for Pakistan's insurance sector

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. In an official announcement, the Manila-based lending agency said the programme…

Sudan: Sudan 4th Among 186 Countries Most Affected By Climate Change

[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- War, environmental degradation, and climate change are increasing pressure on natural resources and livelihoods. Sudan is facing severe environmental challenges amid climate change and the continuing war, which has…

'Every year the heat is increasing': India learns to live with hotter summers

On India’s hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun turns punishing. “We try to adjust, but the traditional ways to combat heat…

EQT buys Berlin-based SpaceX satellite launch partner Exolaunch

Mumbai’s searing heat leaves a distinct mark on blood and urine tests, study finds

What Iran and Ukraine reveal about the importance of 'Atmanirbhar' defence push

Global conflicts highlight defence self-reliance, with Iran and Ukraine showcasing resilience through domestic production. India, already prioritizing indigenous defence capabilities, leverages a diverse ecosystem of missiles, aircraft…

From Turbine Supply to Ecosystem Building: Goldwind Outlines APAC Strategy at the APAC Wind Energy Summit

Speaking at the GWEC APAC Wind Energy Summit in Hanoi, Goldwind, a reliable global strategic partner in clean ...

NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX

Relativity Space—a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit—might just beat SpaceX to Mars.