Oil markets weigh stronger exports against Middle East supply risks
Oil prices edged lower in early Tuesday trading as stronger Middle East exports competed with continuing concern about regional supply disruptions. Reuters reported Brent near
UN rights council calls for Sudan ceasefire and extends investigation
The UN Human Rights Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan and extended the mandate of its independent fact-finding mission for another year.
ESA and Vast expand cooperation on space research after the ISS
The European Space Agency and commercial space company Vast have expanded their cooperation on research and human spaceflight beyond the International Space Station. Announced on
French school protests put classroom conditions at centre of debate
French high-school protests have brought classroom conditions, staffing and inequality into a wider political debate. A nationwide day of action was planned for Tuesday, October
Snackpacking: how local food can shape a more memorable trip
Local bakeries, grocery shops and street-food stalls can turn an ordinary walk into a way of discovering a destination. American Express Travel calls this approach
IEA urges ASEAN to strengthen grids and diversify energy supplies
Southeast Asia needs stronger electricity systems and more varied energy supplies as demand grows, according to a new International Energy Agency review released on October
India opposition challenges voter-list revisions in New Delhi protests
Opposition parties protested in New Delhi on Tuesday over changes to India’s voter lists, demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They allege
How to plan a stargazing trip without expensive equipment
A rewarding stargazing trip starts with the conditions, rather than a shopping list. Choose a place away from bright streetlights, check the cloud forecast and
Parti Québécois wins Quebec election but falls short of a majority
The Parti Québécois won Quebec’s provincial election on October 5, returning the separatist party to power after more than a decade. Its leader, Paul St-Pierre
