A Matter of Survival as South Asia’s Heat Wave Reaches 127 Degrees
As South Asia bakes under a blistering heat wave, life-or-death decisions arrive with the midday sun.
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How China Pulled So Far Ahead on Industrial Policy
For more than half a century, concerns about oil shortages or a damaged climate have spurred governments to invest in alternative energy sources.
Millions vote amid heatwave alert in Phase 6 of India’s staggered election
Many people lined polling stations before the start of voting at 7am to avoid the blazing sun at the peak of summer.
Alibaba-controlled Chinese supermarkets drowning in red
HONG KONG -- Sun Art Retail Group, a major mainland Chinese hypermarket and supermarket chain controlled by Alibaba Group Holding, sank deep into red ink in the full year ended in March, presenting further evidence of weak nationwide consumer demand.
Photos from across the globe show spectacular displays of the aurora borealis
A rare solar storm illuminated the evening skies on Friday, with neon rays of magenta, green and blue beaming across much of the northern hemisphere.
Awe and alarm as ‘extreme’ solar storm hits Earth
Weather experts warn of potential disruptions to power grids, communications as sun’s outburst continues in coming days.
Taiwan, US enter ‘harder’ phase of trade talks as mainland China bristles
Negotiators from Taiwan and the United States concluded five days of complex talks over the second phase of their trade deal on Friday, with analysts predicting “harder” progress in negotiations due to the numerous labour, environmental and agricultural practices involved.