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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in satellite communications, has announced the first successful demonstration of direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India, in partnership with BSNL, the country's telecom provider. The trial took place at the India Mobile Congress, one of Asia's largest technology events, where Viasat showcased satellite-powered two-way messaging services. The demonstration is part of Viasat's efforts with partners, including BSNL, to expand satellite-based services fo ... read more |
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Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists sayKathmandu (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Climate change, along with rapid urbanisation and deforestation, turbocharged floods in Nepal that killed more than 240 people last month, scientists said on Thursday. ... more 
India issues flood warnings as rain pounds southBengaluru, India (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Intense rain lashed southern India on Wednesday, with weather officials issuing a red alert warning of flash floods and landslides. ... more  
Italian navy brings first migrants to Albania centreShengjin, Albania (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 A navy boat carrying migrants intercepted in Italian waters docked at Shengjin port in Albania Wednesday, AFP journalists saw, the first arrivals under a new deal between Rome and Tirana. ... more  
India's fireworks boom ahead of Hindu festival of lightsSivakasi, India (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Wrapping heaps of cone-shaped sparklers in red paper and trimming lengths of silver fuse by the hundreds, workers at an Indian fireworks factory race to meet orders for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. ... more |
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South Asia's monsoon and Nepal's floods explainedKathmandu (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 Floods in Nepal have killed 200 people after pounding monsoon rains that caused rivers to break their banks and inundate entire neighbourhoods in the capital Kathmandu. ... more |
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Indian soldiers in Kashmir gun down two suspected rebelsNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 28, 2024 Indian soldiers in Kashmir killed two suspected militants in a clash Saturday, security officials said, at a time when the disputed region is in the middle of voting for local elections. ... more  
Gold pushed to new records as India demand reignitesLondon (AFP) Sept 27, 2024 Gold reached record-breaking levels in September, buoyed by a bumper US interest rate cut, fears of rising geopolitical conflict, and an import tax cut in India that has galvanised local demand. ... more 
Indian artisans tackle waste with creative upcyclingNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 27, 2024 The world's most populous nation India has a waste problem to match, but one group hopes their efforts can inspire change in one of the top polluters of plastic. ... more  
Storms, heavy rains kill four in Mumbai regionMumbai (AFP) Sept 26, 2024 Storms and heavy rains have killed at least four people in India's financial capital Mumbai and the surrounding region, forcing schools to close and disrupting train services, officials and local reports said Thursday. ... more |
 
Xi says wants to deepen BRI cooperation with Sri Lanka under new leaderBeijing (AFP) Sept 23, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said he hoped to broaden cooperation with Sri Lanka under his Belt and Road infrastructure initiative (BRI) as he congratulated the island nation's new leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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India's one-horned rhino numbers charging ahead, govt saysNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 23, 2024 India's one-horned Asian rhino population has almost tripled in the past four decades thanks to conservation and anti-poaching efforts, according to government figures. ... more 
Sri Lanka's new leader says no magic solution to crisisColombo (AFP) Sept 23, 2024 Sri Lanka's first leftist president was sworn in to office Monday vowing to restore public faith in politics but said he had no magic solution to the hardships suffered following an unprecedented economic crisis. ... more  
Biden says China 'testing us,' in hot mic remarks to Quad alliesWilmington, United States (AFP) Sept 21, 2024 US President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic Saturday telling the leaders of Australia, India and Japan that an aggressive China is "testing us," in remarks that risked undercutting a summit declaration that carefully avoided mentioning Beijing by name. ... more  
India minister blames dam release for floodingKolkata (AFP) Sept 20, 2024 A top politician in eastern India on Friday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a flooding crisis by opening dams after 26 people were killed and 250,000 others were forced to relocate. ... more |
 
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: reportBangkok (AFP) Sept 18, 2024 India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday. ... more 
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka eyes China developmentColombo (AFP) Sept 18, 2024 Sri Lanka's economic collapse was partly blamed on struggling high-debt Chinese mega-projects, but candidates in Saturday's presidential election are banking on at least one of them to buck the trend. ... more  
Tibetan plateau's unique heatwave amplified by land-atmosphere interactionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Heatwaves are typically associated with low-lying, hot regions. But what happens when extreme temperatures occur at the frigid, high altitudes of the Tibetan Plateau? A new study, published in 'Weat ... more 
Will Peace Now be the October Surprise for US Presidential ElectionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 13, 2024 As the U.S. presidential election approaches, an unexpected geopolitical maneuver may be unfolding - one that could significantly alter the global balance of power and sway the outcome of the electi ... more |
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Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailoutColombo (AFP) Sept 14, 2024 The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default. ... more  
UVA's Autonomous Racecar Secures Historic Win at Indy Speed TrialLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 The University of Virginia's team claimed victory at the Indy Autonomous Challenge speed trial, achieving a top speed of 171 mph at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday. This marks the first ti ... more  
German activist for Tibet issues says denied entry to Hong KongHong Kong (AFP) Sept 9, 2024 A German working on Tibet rights issues was denied entry into Hong Kong this weekend, he said, after he tried to fly into the city from Beijing - at least the second activist turned back this year. ... more 
Two billion termites in two weeks: How Amur falcons cross the Arabian SeaLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 One million Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) can consume two billion termites in just over fifteen days. This is according to a paper published in the newest issue of the Journal of Raptor Research. T ... more |
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Burning trash a major source of plastic pollution: studyParis (AFP) Sept 4, 2024 Burning plastic in dumps and open fires is as big a problem for the planet as littering, scientists said Wednesday in a detailed new assessment of how plastic enters the environment. ... more |
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India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakesNew Delhi (AFP) Sept 3, 2024 India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting their banks, a deadly threat exacerbated by climate change, disaster officials said Tuesday. ... more 
The critical role of Atlantic-Arctic water mixing in global ocean circulation uncoveredLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 A new study has highlighted the significant role that the interaction between Atlantic and Arctic waters plays in sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key process for ... more  
NGO reports 'human rights disaster' at Uganda oil projectNairobi (AFP) Sept 2, 2024 A massive oil project in Uganda co-owned by French group TotalEnergies and China's CNOOC is mired in reports of sexual violence, forced evictions and environmental damage, climate activists said Monday. ... more  
Danish court rules arms smuggler can't be extradited to IndiaCopenhagen (AFP) Aug 29, 2024 A court in Denmark said Thursday that a Danish arms smuggler who air-dropped weapons to Indian villagers in 1995 could not be extradited to India, citing the risk that his rights would be violated. ... more |
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