NZD extends losses for the second day on Friday but remains on track for a weekly gain.US President Donald Trump signals “most trade deals are finished,” with talks nearing conclusion with China.US Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms tariff talks with China to resume next week in Stockholm.The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) extends losses for a second
China’s Coal Capital Is Transforming Into a Clean Energy Hub
Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock – Jul 27, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT Shanxi produced 1.27 billion tonnes of coal in 2024 but is rapidly expanding its clean
Are Small Modular Reactors Worthy of the Hype?
Haley Zaremba Haley Zaremba is a writer and journalist based in Mexico City. She has extensive experience writing and editing environmental features, travel pieces, local news in the… More Info Premium Content By Haley Zaremba – Jul 27, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT Small modular reactors represent a significant advance in nuclear technology, promising cheaper, safer, and
Greener and Cheaper: How Zinc Could Change Farming Forever
Zinc, long overlooked as a mere micronutrient, turns out to be a game-changer in legume nitrogen fixation. Scientists have discovered a novel zinc sensor protein, FUN, that acts as a master regulator in this process—helping plants interpret environmental cues and manage nodule efficiency. This breakthrough not only sheds light on the intricate biochemistry behind legume-rhizobia
While US meddled in Greenland, Russia quietly moved in on this strategic Arctic territory belonging to Norway
Synopsis Russia moves to get an Arctic territory: Russia increases its presence in Svalbard. This area is under Norway’s control. Experts believe Moscow uses US Arctic moves as cover. Svalbard’s location is strategically important. It overlooks the Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap. Russia fears NATO militarization of Svalbard. Recent incidents include Chechen forces spotted and severed communication cables.
Jennifer Lopez suffers embarrassing mid-performance wardrobe malfunction: ‘Glad I had underwear on’
I see London, I see France. Jennifer Lopez laughed off a cheeky wardrobe malfunction while performing in Warsaw, Poland, on Friday. The “On the Floor” songstress was left standing in a pair of green high-waisted underwear and sheer tights after a silver fringe skirt slipped off her hips, per a video shared via YouTube. Jennifer
LEFT FIELD: Ask yourself, City of Joburg — Who let the dogs out in the war on us?
Taking away the city’s green spaces is a declaration of war by a metro totally alienated from its real purpose. …
Power giant warns of ‘two-speed’ green shift which benefits only the rich
Millions of Australians face being left behind in the race to greener energy, one of the nation’s largest power distributors has warned, as renters miss out on huge savings from solar panels while homes without off-street parking cannot install electric vehicle chargers. From this year, home-owners with solar panels stand to benefit from even bigger
Mother of Air India crash victim ‘heartbroken’ after remains wrongly identified
The mother of a British Air India crash victim has said her family is “heartbroken” after receiving news the remains of her son were wrongly identified, The Sunday Times reported. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport on June 12, killing 241 people on board.
AP can be a gateway to Singapore’s investments in India: CM Naidu
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Andhra Pradesh offers abundant opportunities for investment across multiple sectors, including ports and green energy, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said in Singapore. Naidu is leading a high-level delegation in Singapore to foster greater collaboration with the Government and showcase Andhra Pradesh as `gateway to Singapore’s investments in India. The State