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How the Japanese community in Bengaluru balances adaptation with preservation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized close collaboration with India as emerging global leaders amidst geopolitical uncertainty. He highlighted shared values and complementary economies, advocating for upgraded trade agreements, defense industrial cooperation, and joint ventures in critical minerals and shipbuilding to foster mutual growth and innovation.

The UK government has reportedly blocked a $2 billion wind turbine factory proposal by Chinese firm Mingyang, citing national security and supply chain resilience concerns. This decision, influenced by US pressure, highlights growing global mistrust and the challenges for Chinese investment in Western infrastructure, despite green energy ambitions.

BP America chief executive Lamar McKay told angry lawmakers on Tuesday that the embattled energy giant was “sorry” for the impact of a catastrophic oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico.

The US drug regulator FDA, which has charged Ranbaxy of selling unsafe medicines in the country, has come under the parliamentary scanner.

A recent overnight House committee hearing went viral after videos showed several U.S. lawmakers struggling to stay awake during the long session. Representatives Blake Moore, Debbie Dingell, and Jan Schakowsky were seen dozing off as the meeting stretched deep into the early morning hours. These clips have sparked widespread reactions online.

A joint regional workshop on Driving Port Led Clean Growth in AP: Navigating Clean Investment and Low-Carbon Pathways in Energy Intensive Industries, Renewable Energy Industries, and Hard-to-Abate Sectors was organized here on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet committee on security discussed measures to diversify import sources for key sectors like chemicals and pharmaceuticals due to the West Asia conflict's global economic impact. The government is preparing short-, medium-, and long-term strategies to safeguard citizens and ensure the availability of essential goods like fertilizers and coal.

A Congressional Committee has said that it would examine Ranbaxy's drug approvals in the US and potential violations of manufacturing regulations, a media report said.

All establishments occupying more than 300 sq m will soon be encouraged to use solar energy in a bid to turn Surat into a solar city.