Japanese automaker Nissan plans to close auto plants in Spain and Indonesia after sinking into the red for the first time in 11 years as the pandemic squashed global demand and disrupted production. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia starts cloud seeding to keep forest fires at bay
Indonesia has started cloud seeding to induce rain as the archipelago moves to head off annual forest fires blamed for blanketing swathes of Southeast Asia in toxic haze. Last year's fires were the ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Ferocity of Crises Is Increasing.’ Coronavirus, a Heat Wave and Locusts Form a Perfect Storm in India
As if coronavirus wasn't enough, India is grappling with scorching temperatures and the worst locust invasion in decades ... ( read original story ...)
Caseloads rise in India, Russia underlining reopening risks
India saw another record daily jump in coronavirus cases Thursday while Russia reported a steady increase in its caseload even as it moved to swiftly ease restrictions in sync ... ( read original story ...)
Australia set dates for COVID-threatened India cricket tour
Australia announced dates for India's lucrative Test cricket tour as the centrepiece of a busy home season on Thursday, but admitted that plans remained in flux because of the coronavirus. Cricket ... ( read original story ...)
Google explores Vodafone Idea stake as part of India push
One of the people said Google was considering buying stake of about 5 per cent in Vodafone Idea, a partnership between the UK telecoms company and India's Aditya Birla Group that has been under severe ... ( read original story ...)
India’s first ‘green’ village adapts to life without tourists
Khonoma’s villagers are sanguine about the Covid-19-enforced loss of tourist income – and it’s all thanks to their sustainable lifestyle ... ( read original story ...)
Virus, heat wave and locusts form perfect storm in India
As if the coronavirus wasn't enough, India grappled with scorching temperatures and the worst locust invasion in decades as authorities prepared for the end of a ... ( read original story ...)
India Faces Worst Locusts Attack In Years
Huge swarms of locusts are sweeping through western and central India. Locusts, which are part of the grasshopper family, are highly mobile and can migrate across different countries and cause extreme ... ( read original story ...)
China’s NPC formally approves proposal for Hong Kong national security law
China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security. ( read original story ...)