Trump’s India policy strains two decades of US-India ties: Report
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s policy towards India, particularly the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s ongoing imports of Russian crude oil while showing leniency to China, has strained the bilateral relationship that was carefully cultivated over past two decades through bipartisan effort, […]
Glacier melt, rainfall trigger seasonal small quakes in New Zealand’s alpine region
Canberra, Aug 7 (IANS) New research led by Australian scientists shows small earthquakes in New Zealand’s central Southern Alps are more frequent in spring and summer due to underground water changes from glacier melt and rainfall. These microearthquakes, usually too weak to be felt, increase in frequency as meltwater from glaciers and seasonal snow infiltrates […]
Portugal braces for soaring temperatures, ramps up wildfire response
Lisbon, Aug 7 (IANS) The maximum temperature will rise again over the weekend across most of mainland Portugal, potentially reaching 43 degrees Celsius in the southern interior and in the Tejo and Douro valleys, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere. The soaring temperatures have significantly increased the risk of wildfires. The National […]
Columbia: Bogota International Book Fair 2026 announces India as ‘Guest of Honour’
Columbia, Aug 7 (IANS) India will be participating in the 38th Bogota International Book Fair (FILBo) 2026 as a ‘Guest of Honour’ country, marking a new chapter in the people-to-people connect between the two nations. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Columbia revealed, “FILBo announces India as Guest of Honour Country for Bogota International […]
South Africa: Emergency services issue level three weather warning
Johannesburg, Aug 7 (IANS) Residents of South Africa’s Johannesburg and Tshwane in Gauteng were directed to remain careful while taking preventive measures on Thursday as severe thunderstorms were to strike most parts of the region. Emergency services have prompted citizens to be attentive as well as be prepared for the thunderstorms that are expected to […]
