Farmers in Kashmir try growing saffron indoors Posted December 11, 2022 As climate change impacts the production of prized saffron in Indian-controlled Kashmir, scientists are shifting to a largely new technique for growing one of the world’s most exp…
Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil before race Posted December 10, 2022 Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton became a Brazilian driver. Hamilton received honorary citize…
Japan to keep stake in Russian energy project in Sakhalin Posted December 9, 2022 A Japanese consortium has decided to retain its stake in the new Russian operator of the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project and is set to notify Moscow, moving to secure stable energy…
Americans convicted in Japan on Ghosn’s escape return home Posted December 8, 2022 An American father and son convicted in Japan on charges of helping Nissan former Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon, hiding in a box, have been returned to the U.S., their l…
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony airs on PBS, BBC Posted December 7, 2022 The Earthshot Prize, founded by Britain’s Prince William to honor groundbreaking solutions to environmental issues, broadcasted its second ceremo…
Europe OKs 1st one-dose drug to protect babies against RSV Posted December 6, 2022 The European Commission has authorized the world's first one-dose drug against a respiratory virus that sickens millions of babies and children globally every year. In a statem…
Japan entertainment maker Sony ups forecasts as profits grow Posted December 5, 2022 Sony said its quarterly profit through September rose 24% on healthy demand for its music and movies, prompting the Japanese entertainment and electronics giant t…
Red Cross seeks ‘digital emblem’ to protect against hacking Posted December 4, 2022 The International Committee of the Red Cross said it is seeking support to create a “digital red cross/red crescent emblem” that would make clear to military and …
Vancouver’s shot at hosting 2030 Winter Olympics dims Posted December 3, 2022 British Columbia's government will not support Vancouver's bid to hold the 2030 Olympics in the province, a move that places Salt Lake City closer to bringing the Games back to Ut…
Father, son convicted in assault spurred by Pokemon Go Posted December 2, 2022 A Missouri jury has convicted a father and son for attacking a Pokemon Go rival in a dispute that ended with all three men in a lake. The St. Louis County jury…