Middle East and Africa
Climate change worsened the impact of East African rains
The impact of the rains that struck East Africa from March to May was intensified by a mix of climate change and rapid...
Russia’s Nornickel plans to build a PGMs refinery in Bahrain
Nornickel is the world's largest producer of palladium and a major producer of platinum, accounting for 41% and 12% of global mine output.
US-Kenya deals, investments in green energy announced as Ruto meets Biden
The U.S. and Kenya plan to work with international financial institutions and multilateral trust funds to identify mechanisms for mobilizing investment for clean...
Saudi woos electric flying taxis as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub
Saudi air taxis could be launching soon as kingdom hopes to build a less oil-reliant future, with eVTOL craft helping aviation boom.
Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover with battery-powered trams
New battery-powered trams in Istanbul, from their wooden floor to their reversible seats, stay faithful to the look of their predecessors.
Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on civilian Nuclear deal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US National Security Adviser met to discuss draft deal between Washington and Riyadh
Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday
