Germany moves to fast-track geothermal energy projects

Germany moves to fast-track geothermal energy projects

A general view of a cogeneration plant in Schwerin, Germany. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Germany’s Cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) aimed at fast-tracking the rollout of geothermal energy projects, as part of its goal to eliminate fossil fuel-based heating by 2045. Interest in geothermal energy has surged since Russia’s […]

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Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

Wimbledon drops ban on Russians, lets them play as neutrals

The logo of the Wimbledon Championships on at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. File | Photo Credit: AFP Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year. The players must comply with “appropriate […]

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Need to resolve Ukraine conflict through diplomacy: PM Modi at G-20 Summit

Need to resolve Ukraine conflict through diplomacy: PM Modi at G-20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden during the G-20 leaders summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, underlined the need for not promoting any restrictions on the supply of energy and called for ensuring stability while […]

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‘We could not agree more’: Blinken on PM Modi’s message to Putin on Ukraine war

‘We could not agree more’: Blinken on PM Modi’s message to Putin on Ukraine war

The U.S. Secretary of State was referring to Mr. Modi telling Mr. Putin in Samarkand, on Sept. 16, that this was not the era for war. The U.S. Secretary of State was referring to Mr. Modi telling Mr. Putin in Samarkand, on Sept. 16, that this was not the era for war. The United States […]

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In Ukraine, mines take lives even after fighting moves on

In Ukraine, mines take lives even after fighting moves on

Ukraine is now one of the most mined countries in Europe. Ukraine is now one of the most mined countries in Europe. The truck driver had the radio on, his daughter’s stuffed toy keeping him company, and was bouncing his lumbering vehicle down one of the innumerable dirt tracks in Ukraine that are vital thoroughfares […]

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IBM winds down business in Russia; lays off workforce

IBM winds down business in Russia; lays off workforce

IBM had suspended its business in the country in March after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IBM had suspended its business in the country in March after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IBM corporation is winding down its business in Russia, and laying off its entire workforce in the country. Like many other tech firms, the American […]

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