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Louisiana becomes latest US state to redefine natural gas as green energy

Louisiana is the latest state to redefine natural gas as green energy under a new law the Republican governor signed this week, even though it's a fossil fuel that emits planet-warming greenhouse gases. Three other states led by Republicans Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee have passed similar legislation. In some Democratic-led states, there have been efforts to phase out natural gas. New York and California cities like San Francisco and Berkeley have moved to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings, though some of these policies have been successfully challenged in court. President Donald Trump has signed a spate of executive orders promoting oil, gas and coal, which all warm the planet when burned to produce electricity. The European Union previously designated natural gas and nuclear as sustainable, a move that Greenpeace and the Austrian government are suing over. Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry, a major booster of the state's petrochemical industry, says the new law "sets the tone fo

What we know about Iran’s attack on US base in Qatar | Iran-Israel war | Trump | B-2 bomber

On Monday, Iran launched missiles at the U.S.-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, triggering fresh alarm across West Asia. The attack came in response to American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilitie

Operation Midnight Hammer: How US planned and struck Iran | Trump | Iran-Israel war

In a high-stakes military operation, the United States launched precision strikes on three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

NYC governor to build state's first new nuclear power plant in decades

New York's governor on Monday proposed the construction of the state's first new nuclear power plant in decades. Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the state's power authority to develop an advanced, zero-emission facility in upstate New York that she hopes will help create a clean, reliable and affordable electric grid for the state. She said the state power authority will seek to develop at least one new nuclear energy facility with a combined capacity of no less than one gigawatt of electricity. That would increase the state's total nuclear capacity to about 4.3 gigawatts. The Democrat said the state needs to secure its energy independence if it wants to continue to attract large manufacturers that create good-paying jobs as it deactivates aging fossil fuel power plants. We're going to get it done, Hochul said, speaking at the Niagara County Power Project in Lewiston. This historic initiative will lay the foundation for the next generation of prosperity. The governor said the state has

Markets slide as US-Iran tensions escalate: Key updates | US strikes Iranian nuclear sites

Global markets reacted sharply in the aftermath of the US strike on Iran. Back home, Sensex dropped over 900 points, while Nifty slipped to 24,929. Oil prices spiked too.

Datanomics: Despite gains, Brics still lags behind G7 in per capita terms

Average Brics per capita income stood at $2,087 in 2000, which is projected to rise to $9,437 by 2025. In contrast, G7's average may rise from $27,855 to $53,623

US, UK say they've cemented trade agreement, Trump says 'fair' for both

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that they are signing a trade deal that will slash tariffs on goods from both countries. The deal does not include tariffs on steel, an especially important piece of bilateral trade. Instead, talks are still going on about whether steel tariffs will be cut to zero as planned in the provisional agreement. Trump and Starmer announced in May they'd struck an agreement that would slash US import taxes on British cars, steel and aluminum in return for greater access to the British market for US products including beef and ethanol. But it did not immediately take effect, leaving British businesses uncertain about whether the UK could be exposed to any surprise hikes from Trump. British businesses, and the UK government, were blindsided earlier this month when Trump doubled metals tariffs on countries around the world to 50 per cent. He later clarified the level would remain at 25 per cent for the UK. Starmer said Mond

Trump first president in 116 years to not be invited to NAACP convention

The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite US President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history. NAACP President Derrick Johnson announced the move at an afternoon press conference, accusing Trump of working against its mission. This has nothing to do with political party, Johnson said in a statement. Our mission is to advance civil rights, and the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights. A message to the White House seeking comment was not immediately returned. In recent months, the NAACP has filed multiple lawsuits against Trump. In April, for example, the group sued to stop the Department of Education from withholding federal money for schools that did not end diversity, equity and inclusion programs, arguing the department was prohibiting legal efforts to provide equal .

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers arrested after manhunt

Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in Brooklyn Park, while Senator John Hoffman and his wife were injured in a separate attack nearby in Champlin, Minnesota, early Saturday morning

Israel-Iran Highlights: Trump says it's unclear if Iran has nuclear program, Israel continues attack

Israel-Iran Highlights: A new explosion was heard at a key uranium enrichment site in central Iran on Friday morning, hours after Israel launched air strikes against the Islamic country

Senator handcuffed, forcibly removed from press conference on ICE protests

Senator Alex Padilla was removed from a press event on ICE protests after identifying himself and trying to ask a question. He chairs a key Senate subcommittee on immigration and border safety

Musk vs Trump feud gets ugly: What’s going on? | Epstein files | US news

The feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump has taken an ugly turn. It's no longer personal, it's political and financial. Watch the video to know what's really going on.

Colorado firebomb attack: US judge halts deportation of accused's family

Egyptian national Soliman was arrested for attacking a pro-Israel group in Boulder using an inflammable substance; the order blocking his family's deportation followed an urgent legal request

Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the Colorado pro-Israel rally attacker? | FBI | US News | Trump

A man armed with a makeshift flamethrower attacked a peaceful pro-Israel gathering in Colorado on 1st June, leaving 6 people injured. The FBI has labelled the incident as a targeted act of terrorism.

Reliance only Indian company among world's most valuable tech giants

When it comes to Chinese AI app DeepSeek, India holds 6.9 per cent of its active global users, trailing behind China (33.9 per cent) and Russia (9.2 per cent)

FBI probes terror angle in Colorado pro-Israel march attack: What we know

The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, shouted "Free Palestine" and threw flammable material into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado, where people gathered to raise awareness for Israeli hostages in Gaza

Central banks prepare for an age of uncertainty after USA's tariff moves

A new world economic order is emerging as a result of US tariff decisions, prompting central banks to consider options to handle the situation

US pauses student visa interviews for social media vetting: What it means | US Visa | Trump

The Trump administration has paused all new visa interviews for foreign students until their social media accounts undergo a vetting process. Watch the video to understand what it means.

Memorial Day 2025 explained: History, significance and what's shut today

Memorial Day 2025 honours US military personnel who have passed away in service. It also serves as a federal holiday. So, let's know more about it and what's open and closed today

What Trump’s Harvard foreign student ban means for Indians

Trump has banned Harvard University from enrolling international students. What does this mean for thousands, including nearly 800 Indians? Watch to find out!