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G7 Summit to Convene in Evian-les-Bains
WorldThe Independent2mo ago

G7 Summit to Convene in Evian-les-Bains

The Group of Seven wealthy nations is scheduled to meet in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains on Monday to discuss various global issues.

US Defence Secretary Urges Allies to Increase Defence Spending
WorldSCMPil-sole-24-oreTimes of India+4indian-expressiefimeridaprotothema-enqatar-tribune3mo ago7 sources

US Defence Secretary Urges Allies to Increase Defence Spending

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called on NATO and European allies to increase their defence spending, stating that the era of the US subsidizing wealthy nations' defence is over. Hegseth also emphasized India's critical role in maintaining the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region.

IEA announces record oil stockpile release over Iran supply disruptions
BusinessAPReutersBBC+73bloombergNYTwsjFTwapoThe GuardianAl Jazeerayle-uutiset+65 more5mo ago76 sources

IEA announces record oil stockpile release over Iran supply disruptions

The International Energy ​Agency on Wednesday agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic stockpiles to combat a spike in global crude prices since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the US contributing the bulk of the supply.

Ukraine's Drone Experience Highlights Growing Global Threat
Technologyaktualne-cz4mo ago

Ukraine's Drone Experience Highlights Growing Global Threat

Ukraine's extensive use of drones in the war against Russia, initially seen by wealthy nations as a sign of resource depletion, now demonstrates the growing global threat posed by these unmanned aerial vehicles. Recent events in Iran further underscore the increasing danger associated with drone technology.

G7 releases record amount of oil stocks to 'calm the markets down'
BusinessAPReutersBBC+101bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl Jazeera+93 more5mo ago104 sources

G7 releases record amount of oil stocks to 'calm the markets down'

G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.

Thomas Piketty Proposes Global Income Convergence by 2100
Businessle-figaroiefimeridanaftemporiki2mo ago3 sources

Thomas Piketty Proposes Global Income Convergence by 2100

Economist Thomas Piketty has proposed a radical plan for global income convergence, aiming for all countries' incomes to reach the level of wealthy nations by 2100, suggesting a monthly income of 5,000 euros.

Genetics' Role in Lifespan in Wealthy Nations
Sciencehelsingin-sanomat5mo ago

Genetics' Role in Lifespan in Wealthy Nations

A study suggests that in affluent and safe environments, genetic factors play a more significant role in determining an individual's lifespan, accounting for about half of the variation.