RWE Backs Out of Namibia’s Green Ammonia Project German utility company RWE announced on Monday that it has withdrawn from Namibia’s $10 billion Hyphen green ammonia project. The decision marks a setback for Namibia’s plans to position itself as a key hydrogen hub in southern Africa. Slow Hydrogen Demand Impacts Project RWE initially signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hyphen in 2022. The deal outlined plans for RWE to buy around 300,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually from 2027. Ammonia is widely used in fertiliser production and is traditionally made with natural gas. To cut emissions, natural gas must…
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Trump Approves TikTok Sale Plan Under $14 Billion U.S. Deal President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday approving plans for a new U.S.-based company to acquire TikTok’s American operations, in line with a 2024 law requiring the app’s Chinese owners to divest. The move delays enforcement of the ban on TikTok until January 20, giving time to finalise the restructuring. The new company will be valued at around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance said, though analysts had expected far higher figures. Trump said the deal would ensure TikTok continues operating in the U.S. while safeguarding American users’…
Chinese Experts Reportedly Assist Russia in Drone Development Chinese drone specialists have travelled to Russia to help with the development of military drones at IEMZ Kupol, a state-owned weapons manufacturer under Western sanctions, according to documents and European security officials. Repeated Visits to Russian Weapons Plant The experts have visited Kupol more than six times since mid-2023. During this period, the company also received deliveries of Chinese-made attack and surveillance drones through a Russian intermediary. In September 2023, Reuters reported that Kupol had worked with Chinese specialists in China to develop the Garpiya-3 drone. Now, new details suggest deeper Chinese…
Attaining Digital Sovereignity: India’s Struggle Against Big Tech Dominance India’s technology sector is undergoing turbulence – despite producing a gigantic pool of highly skilled workers and engineers, we continue to face heavy reliance on foreign tech giants, resulting in significant loss of value and innovation. At an event titled ‘Digital Sovereignty, FTAs and National Security’ hosted in New Delhi, Abhishek Bhatt, CEO of Bharath Digital Infra Association, highlighted that in India, 98% of the cloud ecosystem is dominated by big techs. He further underscored the outsized influence of foreign technology companies in critical infrastructure. “There are at least 20-25 Indian…
Drone Disruptions and Cyberattacks Expose Weaknesses in European Aviation Security A wave of cyber and drone incidents is testing the resilience of Europe’s aviation infrastructure, raising fears of coordinated hybrid attacks. The latest disruptions began on Monday, when drones forced flights to be grounded for several hours at Copenhagen Airport, Denmark’s busiest hub. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen linked the event to suspected Russian incursions and similar disturbances elsewhere in Europe. At the same time, drone activity was reported in Oslo, while major airports including London Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels suffered outages after a ransomware attack crippled check-in systems. Investigators are…
World Food India 2025 to Showcase India’s Rise as a Global Food Processing Hub The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) will host the fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) from 25 to 28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on 25 September at 6:00 PM. This global platform will bring together over 100 nations, aiming to spotlight India’s growing leadership in food innovation, investment, and sustainability. Union Minister Chirag Paswan emphasised that World Food India is more than a trade show—it’s a transformative platform that places India at…
UN Aviation Summit Opens Amid Cyber Threats and Rising Tensions A major United Nations aviation summit opened on Tuesday in Montreal, under the cloud of cyberattacks and deepening global tensions. The triennial assembly, organised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), runs from 23 September to 3 October and brings together aviation leaders from around the world. As digital technology advances across the aviation industry, so do the threats. Recently, a cyberattack disrupted automated check-in systems at several major European airports, leading to flight delays and cancellations. The incident has added urgency to ongoing calls for stronger international cooperation on…
LG Used Visa Waivers Before Crackdown on Korean Workers in US South Korea’s LG Energy Solution had been relying on visa waivers for years to send workers to the US. This approach started well before Donald Trump’s return as president and a sweeping immigration crackdown that recently led to the detention of hundreds of its workers. Internal documents show that LG used the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) programme to bypass lengthy and often unsuccessful US business visa procedures. The visa workaround reflects ongoing difficulties faced by South Korean firms. These companies, including LG, argue that securing short-term visas…
upGrad Expands University Partnerships in Asia and Middle East Amid Global Study Shifts Indian edtech firm upGrad is increasing its focus on university tie-ups across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. This move comes as visa barriers and high costs make studying in the US and UK less appealing for many students. Founded by film producer Ronnie Screwvala and supported by Singapore’s Temasek, upGrad partners with around 80 universities across 10 countries. These partnerships allow students to pursue online MBAs and executive education courses, often with the option to complete their degrees on overseas campuses. Responding to Changing Global Trends…
Cyber Attacks Cost German Economy €289 Billion as Foreign Threats Rise Cyber attacks have inflicted nearly €300 billion in damages on the German economy over the past year, with most of the threats now coming from foreign intelligence agencies rather than individual criminals. This sharp increase in state-linked cyber incidents reflects growing global geopolitical tensions. According to a new survey by industry group Bitkom, around half of the companies that identified attack sources traced them back to Russia or China. A further quarter linked the attacks to other European Union countries or the United States. Growing Threat from State-Sponsored Attacks…