World & Politics

Former Yemeni President refuses to leave country

Yemen’s former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who is believed to be currently behind the scenes of the Houthi militia uprising in the country, has announced that he has no intentions
Published on April 17, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

Ministers of Four Countries Called for the EU to Solve the Problem of Africa Migrants

According to the Minister for EU Affairs of Italy, France, Germany and Slovakia death of illegal immigrants in the Mediterranean requires resolute action and a "unified and coherent migration policy."
Published on April 17, 2015
By Iris Barker

US Cyber Forces Seek Experts to Attack Foreign Objects

US may not have the capacity and resources to protect against serious cyber attacks and full-scale electronic warfare, admitted Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security Eric…
Published on April 15, 2015
By Iris Barker

Lebanon’s creating beautiful objects out of recycled glass

Ziad Abichakar and Hussein Khalife are showing Lebanon how it can protect the environment and at the same time mint money by producing beautiful artifacts and glass bottles out of…
Published on April 15, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Much improvement is needed to reduce India’s Cotton water footprint to meet global standards

Water challenged India needs to learn how to better reduce its cotton water footprint, in order to move ahead and meet global standards.
Published on April 12, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Private companies weave their magic and help farmers connect with their land and the market

Corporates are stepping in to finance needy farmers and are succeeding where Chartitable and governmental institutions have failed. If you are curious as to how and why, read on.
Published on April 10, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Geologists have found a large oil field in the vicinity of the airport of London

Not far from London Gatwick Airport (South UK) a large deposit of oil was found, reports The Guardian, citing data from research firm UK Oil & Gas (UKOG).
Published on April 9, 2015
By Iris Barker

Iran becomes founding member of AIIB

China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has accepted Iran as a founding member. The decision was made by existing members including China, Britain, France, India and Italy while adding UAE
Published on April 8, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

Shell Sued Greenpeace to Stop the Activity on the Platform

Lawyers of the company appealed to the Federal Court of the State of Alaska with a request to remove activists from Polar Pioneer rig, said the environmental organization.
Published on April 8, 2015
By Iris Barker

Iron Ore Supply Glut Pulls Down Prices

Dampened growth outlook for China is weighing heavy on iron ore demand.
Published on April 7, 2015
By Editorial Team

US State Department to Exclude Cuba from the List of Terrorism Sponsors

US State Department may exclude Cuba from the list of states sponsors of terrorism in the next two days, reports CNN referring to the US administration.
Published on April 7, 2015
By Iris Barker

Ikea gifts solar lanterns to Syrian in the Al Azraq refugee camp

Ikea’s Brighter lives for Refugees has enabled Syrian refugees in the Al Azraq to have a sense of normalcy in these troubled times of war.
Published on April 7, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

MVP Group’s CSR Council Provides financial assistance to Philippine’s Special Action Force

In a well-organized ceremony attended by the movers and shakers from TV5, the MVP Group, Meralco Foundation, and Alagang Kapatid, the MVP Group’s CSR council provided financial assistance to the…
Published on April 7, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Natural vs Synthetic dyes – the paradox of sustainability

Although natural dyes have a smaller pollution footprint, they are expensive to grow and are not economical for large scale manufacturing, Synthetic dyes on the other hand make more economical…
Published on April 7, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Iran Nuclear Deal Sealed

The nuclear deal laid the foundation of new relationship between the Islamic nations and the Western world.
Published on April 3, 2015
By Editorial Team

Is the fate of the NFL tied to that of Roger Goodell’s?

Roger Goodell’s fortunes appear to be tied to NFL’s bottom lines. In a game of nerves, it is yet unsure as to who will be the catalyst for change, NFL’s…
Published on March 31, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

World Heading Towards Water Crisis

The world is likely to suffer 40% shortage of water by 2030.
Published on March 31, 2015
By Editorial Team

Germanwings to Pay $300 for Victims of the Crash

German insurance group Allianz rated Germanwings A320 wreck at $ 300 million. As Reuters say, disaster could cost this sum to three dozen insurance companies, who will have to pay…
Published on March 31, 2015
By Iris Barker

Volvo plans to open $500 million US plant

Swedish car and truck company Volvo Car Group is planning to invest $500 million in the US to open its first auto factory. The car maker, bought by Chinese billionaire
Published on March 30, 2015
By Editorial Team

Hilton Worldwide demonstrates its commitment to sustainability with adherence to Earth Hour Projects

Hiton Worldwide along with portfolio of brands and partners all over the Globe commits to Earth Hour 2015
Published on March 30, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Banned pesticide use continue in Australian farms

The continued usage of Methyl bromide, a banned pesticide, by the Australian Strawberry farms is increasing health concerns in the country. As per the Montreal Protocol of United Nations in
Published on March 29, 2015
By Editorial Team

China’s AIIB gains momentum

China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has found another ally from the developed countries in the form of Australia. The federal government of the country has yesterday announced it intends to
Published on March 29, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

Jordan signs $10 billion nuke energy deal with Russia

Jordan has signed a $10 billion deal with Russia to build the kingdom’s first nuclear power plant, with two 1,000-megawatt reactors in the northern part of the country. The deal
Published on March 24, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

Taking care of our farmers in Africa

With almost 80% of the world’s farmers still following, essentially, the same method as our forefathers some 10,000 ago. It is important to address their key vulnerabilities so as to…
Published on March 21, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

A marriage between economic sustainability and Spirituality

Our current path of exploiting Nature’s bounty will only ensure the end of our species on this planet. The only way to survive, as a specie is to synthesize and…
Published on March 20, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

FTC urged by staff to curb Google

The Federal Trade Commission of the US has faced more questions about the way it handled the anti-trust investigation into Google now that an earlier internal report asking for stronger
Published on March 19, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

Citigroup to accept US court ruling against Argentina bond payments

US-based Citigroup has decided to not appeal a US judge’s ruling that it cannot process an Argentine sovereign debt payment if he helps the bank exit its custody business in
Published on March 19, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

US mulls review of airlines subsidy in Middle East

The US government has announced that it is mulling over the claims that a large number of Airlines operating from the Middle East has received subsidies which affects the market.
Published on March 19, 2015
By Eva Lockhardt

EO100 Emerges as the New Standard for Shale oil and gas Production

Equitable Origin (EO) announced that although the oil and natural gas industry did not have an independent environmental and social standards for review, today it is no more. Today the
Published on March 18, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Will fortified flour stop malnutrition in Ethiopia?

USAID in partnership with TechnoServe and the African Alliance for Food Processing, hope to bring the era of malnutrition to an end in Ethiopia.
Published on March 18, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee

Israel Elections

Undecided voters and some wild cards will decide the next Israeli Prime Minister
Published on March 17, 2015
By Editorial Team

Curious Absence of Vladimir Putin Comes to an End

The disappearance of Vladimir Putin for almost 10 days gave rise to wild rumours.
Published on March 17, 2015
By Editorial Team

Boom in Solar PV Market Transforming the World Energy

Global energy market is experiensing dramatic shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources
Published on March 13, 2015
By Editorial Team

BR to join TANAP

British energy giant BP signed a shareholders' agreement with a consortium of Trans Atlantic Gas Pipeline (TANAP), in which he will share 12% of the shares.
Published on March 13, 2015
By Iris Barker

Does Germany Prepare for War?

Leading German politicians argue that Ukrainian conflict calls for increased military spending. This topic has recently been politically taboo in Germany. German Defense Minister announced in late February that the…
Published on March 13, 2015
By Iris Barker

UK To Impose Plain Packaging of Cigarette

The legislation for standardizing the cigarette packaging is likely to get enforced before elections.
Published on March 12, 2015
By Editorial Team

The Rise of Left in Spain

Newly formed Spanish left party Podemos, gained popularity across Spanish voters.
Published on March 12, 2015
By Editorial Team

Spain’s Banco Sabadell Is Going to Buy TSB

Spanish bank Banco de Sabadell can buy British TSB Banking Group at the price of 340 pence per share, said British bank.
Published on March 12, 2015
By Iris Barker

Russia is Going to Create New Currency

Russian President Vladimir Putin entrusted the government and Central Bank with solving issues about further integration in the monetary and financial spheres before September 1, says RIA News.
Published on March 10, 2015
By Iris Barker
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