Volkswagen’s Indian unit, Skoda auto Volkswagen India, has filed a legal challenge against the Indian government’s $1.4 billion tax demand, calling it "Impossibly enormous" and contradictory to India's import taxation rules. This is according to an exclusive Reuters report citing company filings.

Report: Volkswagen challenges $1.4 Bn tax demand in India

The aviation industry had a turbulent 2024... Marked by both setbacks and recoveries. While Boeing struggled with safety lapses and leadership challenges... The broader sector showed signs of rebounding...In this report...We dive into the challenges faced by Boeing, the industry's overall recovery... And the rapid rise of India as a major aviation hub.

Aviation Industry Eyes Growth In 2025 Amid Boeing’s Woes

The aviation industry had a turbulent 2024... Marked by both setbacks and recoveries. While Boeing struggled with safety lapses and leadership challenges... The broader sector showed signs of rebounding...In this report...We dive into the challenges faced by Boeing, the industry's overall recovery... And the rapid rise of India as a major aviation hub. 

When California's "Big One" earthquake strikes, the potential consequences could be catastrophic. Experts warn of widespread destruction, particularly in densely populated areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Infrastructure, including bridges, highways, and buildings, may suffer severe damage, leading to significant casualties and disruptions. Emergency services could be overwhelmed, hampering rescue efforts. The economic impact would be substantial, affecting businesses and industries while causing long-term challenges in recovery and rebuilding. Additionally, the event could trigger landslides, fires, and secondary hazards, complicating the situation further. Preparedness and resilience strategies will be crucial in mitigating the effects of such a disaster.

What Could Happen When California's 'Big One' Earthquake Hits

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that Ukraine could be facing its toughest winter since the start of Russia's invasion. As the war grinds on, Ukraine's critical infrastructure, including energy supplies, is under relentless attack, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand the cold months ahead. Stoltenberg emphasized the need for continued support from NATO allies, including military aid and humanitarian assistance, to help Ukraine endure the harsh winter conditions. The upcoming winter could further strain the resilience of Ukrainian forces and civilians as they face continued Russian aggression and mounting logistical challenges.

NATO Chief: Ukraine Could Be Facing Toughest Winter

In Japan, sex workers are increasingly facing challenges related to physical violence and extortion. Reports indicate that many individuals in the sex trade encounter harassment, abuse, and threats from both clients and organized crime groups. This violence often goes unreported due to fear of retribution and a lack of legal protection, leaving many vulnerable and isolated.

Japan: Sex Workers Japan Face Physical Violence & Extortion

A heat wave in Greenland and a storm in Antarctica due to climate change are short-term phenomena. However, they can have a much longer-term effect on the world’s largest ice sheets. Furthermore, it may even lead to tipping points being crossed in the polar regions.

New research aims to improve climate & ocean observation

China has pledged to bring its carbon dioxide emissions to a peak by 2030 and to net zero by 2060. Under the Paris climate agreement, Beijing has also committed to a series of stepping-stone targets. This includes ensuring that by 2025, 20 percent of its energy comes from alternatives to fossil fuels. However, as per a report by the Finland-based centre for energy and Clean Air Research, all of these targets are severely off-track after 2023.

China to miss all of its main climate goals for 2025: Report

Heavy rains have triggered landslides in Bolivia and put rivers at risk of overflowing. At least three people have been killed in a landslide. Tens of houses have been destroyed, while several others have been evacuated.

Bolivia: Heavy rains trigger landslides, at least three killed

The back-to-back storms that lashed the United States Northeast region in January were not an aberration. Scientists believe that the storms were more of a sign of things to come than an anomaly.

US: Winter storm sweeps parts of the Northeast

New findings have revealed that the extent of global coral reefs is nearly 25% larger than what was previously estimated. This discovery is equivalent to an additional 64,000 square kilometers, roughly the size of Ireland.

Coral reef area larger than was known

Major players in the financial world are rethinking their involvement in the fight against climate change. Three giants - JP Morgan Chase, State Street, and BlackRock - have distanced themselves from the climate action 100+, an investor coalition pushing companies to curb emissions.

Big investors pull back on climate action

Climate change has threatened the collapse of South America's lush Amazon rainforest. A study has found that nearly half of the Amazon could be pushed to a tipping point by 2050. Scientists say the region is exposed to unprecedented stress from warming temperatures, extreme droughts, deforestation, and fires.

The Amazon rainforest could reach a tipping point by 2050: Study

Life on earth depends on freshwater, a resource that's under pressure. Companies around the world have been trying for several years to develop a technology that turns seawater into clean, drinkable water. This is one solution for which the worldwide demand is ever-growing.

Tech that turns seawater into freshwater in eco-friendly way

One of the world's most invasive non-native ant species has made itself at home in the European nation. According to a recent study, due to global heating, there is a high chance that these could rapidly spread throughout Europe, including the UK.

Most invasive ant species makes itself at home in Italy | WION Climate Tracker

Swiss glaciers are melting at an alarming rate this year. The combination of a warm early summer and a recent heatwave has accelerated the melting process beyond expectations. This rapid ice melting is deeply concerning scientists around the world.

Swiss glaciers melt at 'unexpected' speed this year

Rain in southern China caused more than 100 landslides. Residents continue to remain trapped in floodwaters. Chinese authorities report at least seven deaths.

Lingering rains from typhoon batter China for seventh day

German goals to cut greenhouse emissions by 65% by 2030 are likely to be missed. This means the country's long-term net zero target by 2045 is also in jeopardy.

German green policy looking to miss net zero target by 2045

Ecuadorians have voted in a historic referendum to halt the development of all new oil wells in the Yasuni national park. The park is located in the Amazon forests, one of the most bio-diverse regions on the planet.

Ecuador votes to ban oil drilling, mining in parts of Amazon

Lakes and coastal lagoons in Tunisia are drying up and overheating, endangering a delicate ecosystem. This has disrupted vast flocks of migratory birds that use these wetlands as a waystation between Africa and Europe.

Changing climate pushes migrating birds from dry wetlands

Caspian tigers that once roamed freely through the vast open lands of Kazakhstan met a grim end in the middle of the 20th century. Now kulans, also known as the trans-Caspian wild ass, another endangered species, are at the forefront of restoring these tigers to their former habitat, raising hopes that they may one day again roam the forests of Kazakhstan.

Kulans reintroduced under WWF project to revive tiger population in Kazakhstan

Boys affected by parental death face greater challenges in later life than girls: Study

The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set more ambitious goals despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea.

World hits record land, sea temperatures as climate change fuels 2023 extremes

Too hot to handle: World hits record high temperature in 2023

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