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NGOs accuse ADB of funding Indonesia coal plants despite clean energy promises
Green NGOs have accused the Asian Development Bank of indirectly financing coal plants in Indonesia through a $600 million loan despite promises to no longer fund projects tied to the fossil fuel, according to a new report."Publicly funded institutions like the Asian Development Bank must include robust coal exclusions in contracts... in order to end coal finance for good," said Daniel Willis, finance campaigner at NGO Recourse.
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Monsoon forecast bodes well, may ease inflation concerns, India economic report says
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) last week said the country is likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall in 2024, in a potential boost for its farm output which heavily depends on summer rains. "Further easing of food prices is on the anvil as IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season, which is likely to lead to higher production." This "bodes well for a good harvest, easing inflation concerns," said the report released on Thursday.
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BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American
Australian mining giant BHP confirmed on Thursday a $38.8 billion takeover bid for British rival Anglo American, a colossal deal with the potential to fundamentally reshape the sector.Its longtime rival Anglo American has a market value of about $36 billion.
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'How Embarrassing': Trump Mocked For 'Pretending To Be President' In Strange Ceremony
The former president gave a truly bizarre "White House" gift to a visitor.
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Trump Attorney Alina Habba Makes Blunt Admission About Trial, But It’s No Surprise
The former president's lawyer made a gloomy prediction.
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Venice launches five-euro entry fee
Venice launched a new scheme Thursday to charge day-trippers for entering the historic Italian city, a world first intended to ease the pressure of mass tourism -- but many residents are opposed.Venturini hopes the initiative will persuade Italians living in the region not to come on busy days such as Thursday, when Italy marks its World War II Liberation Day.
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
The blades of the windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, collapsed during the night, firefighters said Thursday, just months before the French capital hosts the Olympics."I hope they repair it soon," he added. - 600,000 visitors annually - The Moulin Rouge cabaret, with its distinctive red windmill blades, is located in northern Paris and is one of the most visited landmarks in the city.
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