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White House accuses Moonshot AI of copying US AI technology, escalating tensions over intellectual property theft.
How Dutch engineers reclaimed thousands of square kilometres from the sea, creating new land, cities and opportunities.
How centuries of engineering helped the Netherlands transform flood-prone marshes into one of the world's safest countries.
US intensifies strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates, escalating Gulf conflict and threatening security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thirty years ago, environmental advocate Brad Lancaster challenged conventional water management by redirecting stormwater from a roadside curb into the soil outside his home in Tucson, Arizona. What was once considered an unauthorized practice has since evolved into a city-supported model for urban water conservation. Today, Lancaster's neighborhood harvests more than 1 million gallons (3.7 million liters) of stormwater annually, has planted over 1,700 native food-bearing trees, and demonstrates how decentralized rainwater harvesting can reduce water demand, improve urban cooling, and strengthen climate resilience. As drought and water scarcity intensify worldwide, Tucson's transformation offers valuable lessons for cities seeking sustainable solutions.
The India-UK FTA takes effect, lowering tariffs, boosting trade, reducing prices on UK goods, and expanding opportunities for Indian exporters.
India will supply BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia as both countries deepen defence cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta. The agreement strengthens India's position as an emerging defence exporter while reinforcing strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia amid growing Indo-Pacific security challenges.
