Australian govt announces funding for biggest hydrogen plant

Canberra (IANS) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Friday announced funding for the nation's biggest hydrogen plant.

ARENA approved A$47.5 million ($31 million) in funding for the company -- ENGIE Renewables Australia's…

Putin's limo attacked in 'assassination attempt': Report

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin's limousine was attacked in an alleged "assassination attempt" amid Moscow's raging war against Ukraine, a report said.

According to the report by General SVR, a Russian Telegram channel,…

As Xi steps out of China, policies of populism loom

Beijing (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has stepped out of the country for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic that originated in his country in early 2020 and forced global lockdowns, clobbered large economies and caused…

Shanghai raises emergency response as typhoon Muifa approaches

Shanghai (IANS) Shanghai on Wednesday upgraded its typhoon emergency response to Level III, the third-highest, as Muifa, the 12th typhoon this year, moves closer.

The municipal flood control and typhoon and drought relief headquarters raised…

India lists priorities ahead of assuming G20 Presidency

New Delhi (IANS) India has listed its priorities ahead of assuming the G20 Presidency for a year from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said: "Our G20 priorities are in the process…

In Assembly address, outgoing UNGA Prez praises Indian diplomat's services

United Nations (IANS) Abdulla Shahid, the UN General Assembly's (UNGA) outgoing President, has praised Indian diplomat K. Nagaraj Naidu for being a "steady hand in a crisis" while he was his chief aide.

In his closing address to the Assembly…

Pak not seeking bilateral Modi-Shehbaz meeting at SCO summit

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan will not seek a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi when the two along with the 13 regional leaders would be under one-roof later this week in the historic city…

6.3 mn people in SL facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity: Report

Rome (IANS) An estimated 6.3 million people in Sri Lanka are facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity and their situation is expected to worsen if adequate life-saving assistance and livelihood support is not provided, the Food and Agriculture…

Ukraine says it has tripled retaken area in rapid counteroffensive

Kyiv (IANS) Ukraine's military says its forces have retaken over 3,000 sq km (1,158 sq miles) during a rapid counter-offensive in eastern Ukraine, BBC reported.

The remarkable advance, if confirmed, means Kyiv's forces have tripled…

Russian army launches missile on Dnipro city, fires on Nikopol using Grad MLRS, injuring people

Kiev (IANS) Russian forces struck Dnipro and Nikopol cities on the intervening night of September 10 and 11, injuring four people, said Valentyn Reznichenko, Head of Dnipro Oblast state administration, on Telegram on Sunday.

The Russian army…