Low Rhine Water Forces Barges to Cut Cargo as German Industry Braces
Barge operators reduce loads on Europe's key waterway as prolonged dry weather threatens supply chains for German manufacturers.
COLOGNE — Low water levels on the Rhine forced barge operators to cut cargo loads on Thursday, disrupting shipments of coal, chemicals and grain along one of Europe's busiest inland waterways. Shipping and logistics firms reported the bottleneck raised costs for industrial users reliant on the route. The Rhine...
UN Secretary-General Race Widens as Candidates Formally Enter Contest
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins contenders vying to succeed António Guterres, with Africa and Latin America pressing rival claims.
The contest to become the next United Nations Secretary-General intensified on Thursday as candidates and regional blocs pressed their cases ahead of the...
July Inflation Data to Guide Fed's September Rate Decision
Consumer Price Index release shows whether tariff-driven pressures are broadening inflation beyond goods sectors.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July Consumer Price Index on Thursday, offering the Federal Reserve fresh evidence on whether tariff-related...
UIDAI Expands Aadhaar App With Face Authentication and Offline Sharing
India's identity authority broadens access to its revamped app, letting users share verified details digitally while curbing physical copy misuse.
NEW DELHI — The Unique Identification Authority of India widened the rollout of its new Aadhaar app on Thursday, promoting face-authentication verification...
Winnipeg Hospital Reverts to Paper Records After Ransomware Attack
Nurses warn of patient safety risks and delayed care as IT teams work to restore systems knocked offline by cyberattack.
Staff at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre continued to work from paper records on Thursday as cybersecurity teams scrambled to contain a ransomware attack...
Steelers-Packers Preseason Opener Spotlights Quarterback Battle, Rookie Evaluation
Pittsburgh uses exhibition game to sort congested depth chart and assess first-round pick Max Iheanachor ahead of 2026 regular season.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the Green Bay Packers on Thursday in their 2026 NFL preseason opener at Acrisure Stadium. Coach Mike Tomlin used...
Morrissey and Marr Unite for Smiths Rough Trade Boxset
A rare collaboration between estranged founders on a vinyl collection of the band's early singles marks an unusual moment in their decades-long feud.
The Smiths' catalogue returned to focus on Thursday as details emerged of a new boxset compiling the band's classic singles from the Rough Trade era, with...
India Rehearses Independence Day Parade as August 15 Celebrations Near
Full-dress drills at Red Fort and in Guwahati finalize security and logistics for the nation's 79th Independence Day.
NEW DELHI — India entered the final stretch of preparations on Thursday for its 79th Independence Day, with full-dress parade rehearsals held at the Red Fort...
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