Newsletter Aug 18, 2023

'Fuel of the future': Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen

After riding a fossil-fuel boom for decades, Gulf Arab states are eyeing "green" hydrogen as they try to transition their economies and ease the climate crisis at a stroke.

Stocks struggle as spiking US bond yields, China fears temper optimism

Global stocks mostly fell Thursday as US treasury bond yields rose further from multi-year highs amid festering worries about China's economic woes.

Human Rights Watch says that the stop the boats campaign "won't work"

The government claim that the Community Sponsorship scheme has benefitted more than 1,000 refugees, while Human Rights Watch speaks out against new laws.

Ukraine port ship reaches Istanbul despite Russian blockade

A civilian cargo ship sailing from Ukraine reached Istanbul on Thursday in defiance of a Moscow blockade that sent tensions soaring after Russia opened fire on a Turkish-owned ship.

N.Korea blasted at UN for arms buildup while people suffer

North Korea was accused at the UN Security Council Thursday of spending heavily on its nuclear arms program while its people go hungry and lack basic necessities.

A reported 60% of retailers want to adopt AI and newer technologies in the industry

Retailers are embracing a tech-driven revolution as 60 per cent of them prepare to harness the potential of AI and new technologies for an enhanced shopping journey, both online and in-store, in the coming year.

Gift card sales skyrocket by 26% for grocery retailers

A rising trend has emerged from a recent study, revealing that consumers are increasingly turning to gift cards and vouchers as a creative response to economic challenges.

Churches, homes set on fire in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations

An angry mob set ablaze at least five churches in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday.

British EV drivers are frustrated with lack of charging spots in the UK

A new study from SMS has shown the willingness of British EV drivers to pay for EV charging bays as a result of the increased difficulty in accessing them.

Microsoft is the world's most impersonated brand: report

Attackers also impersonate the World Health Organisation, Google, SpaceX, Salesforce, and Apple since they are top brands and entities people trust and rely on.

Spanish island destroyed by flames, tourists warned about evacuations

Spain is one of the European countries to have been massively struck by the heatwave.

Thousands flee wildfires in Canada's far north

Thousands ordered to flee wildfires advancing on one of the largest cities in Canada's far north started leaving on emergency evacuation flights Thursday, as convoys snaked south to safety on the only open highway.

Ireland's fishermen fear species migration as sea temperatures soar

When he finished school Daragh McGuinness knew he wanted to join a fishing crew but now, at 23, he fears climate change may kill off the industry that has sustained his family for generations.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami won't scare my team, says Nashville boss

Lionel Messi has netted nine goals in six matches for Inter Miami.

Man Utd set to reinstate Mason Greenwood after attempted rape investigation

The club's internal investigation has finally been concluded.