Pope Leo urges stronger action as UN climate summit enters final week
Pope says world failing to do enough to fight climate change Competing priorities make final COP30 summit week…
Trump plans more steps to cut healthcare costs in coming weeks, senior White House official says
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will travel domestically before year-end to tout his economic…
US construction spending rebounds in August
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounded in August, likely lifted by home renovations as…
Deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region hurts potential soybean output, study shows
SAO PAULO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Clearing land for agricultural use in Brazil’s Cerrado tropical savanna region causes…
J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy
Nov 17 (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), opens new tab said on Monday it would buy privately…
Farmers in India’s Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce pollution
Item 1 of 6 Smoke and flames rise from the burning stubble in a crop field, amid the…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict
JERUSALEM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, putting in a stronger-than-expected performance…
Fitch retains Ukraine’s sovereign rating at ‘restricted default’
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at “restricted…
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Tariff rollback includes beef, tomatoes, bananas amid inflation concerns Trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador to…
Man jailed for stealing Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ painting
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A man who stole one of British street artist Banksy’s best-known paintings, “Girl…