Mercedes CEO urges EU to find equitable solution to China-made EV tariff dispute

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius presents a concept version of the carmaker’s new Vision V van series at an event in Shanghai, China April 22, 2025. REUTERS SHANGHAI, April 23 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said on Wednesday the German automaker was urging the European Union to find an “equitable solution” to create a level-playing field […]

Carney appeals for support in Quebec, promises protection from Trump

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney attends a rally during his Liberal Party election campaign tour in Laval, Quebec, Canada April 22, 2025. REUTERS Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he attends a rally during his Liberal Party election campaign tour in Laval, Quebec, Canada April 22, 2025. REUTERS Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers […]

Australia jobs rebound in March, markets still stuck on rate cuts

 A view of the Sydney Opera House and Central Business District (CBD) skyline in Sydney, Australia, March 12, 2025. REUTERS A view of the Sydney Opera House and Central Business District (CBD) skyline in Sydney, Australia, March 12, 2025. REUTERS   SYDNEY, April 17 (Reuters) – Australian employment rebounded in March, recovering from a one-off […]

Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024, scientists say

A drone view shows a man rowing a boat among houses flooded by the Danube River in the village of Ersekcsanad, Hungary, September 22, 2024. REUTERS            Summary 30% of Europe’s river network had ‘high’ floods in 2024 Europe is world’s fastest-warming continent Climate change worsening storms and torrential rainfall BRUSSELS, […]

Disappointed Rose still happy to witness McIlroy’s career Grand Slam at Masters

Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 13, 2025 Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy shakes hands with England’s Justin Rose on the 18th green and 1st play-off hole after winning The Masters and completing a career grand slam REUTERS Apr 13, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Justin Rose and Rory […]

The Magic of Indian Silk

From Sericulture to Masterpiece Silk connects India’s history, tradition and art, evident in iconic silk sarees like Kanchipuram and Banarasi. Silk is made from silkworms that eat mulberry leaves. The silkworms spin cocoons, which are then turned into silk threads and woven into fabric. India is the second-largest producer and consumer of silk globally. India’s raw […]