India

US DoE muddies the ClimateCrisis waters with report downplaying the emissions problem

Ben Aris in Berlin August 2, 2025

As part of the Trump administration’s attempts to take the Climate Crisis off the agenda, the US Department of Energy has released a report downplaying the impact of fossil fuels on global warming.

Can India dump Russian oil imports completely if Trump’s secondary sanctions appear?

Ben Aris in Berlin August 2, 2025

Since early 2024 India has typically bought 1.5–2.0 mbpd of Russian crude, or about 35–40% of its total imports. US President Donald Trump is threatening crushing 100% tariffs on Russia’s business partners if they continue to import crude.

India to continue buying Russian oil despite Trump's threats

bnm Gulf bureau August 2, 2025

Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite threats of penalties from US President Donald Trump.

The most powerful quakes are in the Ring of Fire – Statista

Anna Fleck for Statista August 1, 2025

Tsunami warnings have now been lifted across much of the Pacific following a major earthquake, which took place at 11:25 am local time on Wednesday, striking off the coast of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

Sinkholes on the rise across Asia: a growing danger beneath the surface

bno - Taipei Office August 1, 2025

The dramatic rescue of a motorist from a sinkhole on a busy Singapore road has cast new light on an alarming trend across Asia – the increasing frequency and severity of sinkholes swallowing roads, vehicles, and in some cases entire buildings.

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