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In a groundbreaking move, Uzbekistan has embarked on an innovative partnership with two trailblazing Chinese companies, Chengdu Xingrong Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Shiny Technology Co., Ltd., to transform the way waste is managed and energy is produced. The Memorandum of Cooperation, signed at the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, marks the beginning of a pioneering journey to convert waste into valuable resources, harnessing the potential for a more sustainable future. During the meeting, Uzbekistan’s visionary reforms in waste management took center stage, showcasing the country’s commitment to creating a more efficient and environmentally friendly system.…

On July 17, a joint effort by Biffa, a recycling firm, and Mitchells & Butlers, a hospitality company, resulted in a significant cleanup of Dorset’s Southbourne Beach. The collected waste, totaling 60kg, was subsequently transported to Biffa’s Poole depot for sorting and weighing. The haul consisted of 50% glass bottles and nearly 30% plastic bottles, both of which are readily recyclable. Eligible materials, including plastics and glass bottles, were sent for recycling, while non-recyclable waste was directed to an energy-from-waste facility to generate electricity. Mark Chapman, Biffa’s head of corporate accounts, expressed pride in supporting local sustainability initiatives and collaborating…

US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 election. Harris announced her choice on X, praising Walz’s dedication to working families and his achievements as a governor, teacher, coach, and veteran. Walz, a former teacher and US Army National Guard member, has implemented various progressive policies in Minnesota, including: Harris chose Walz after considering nearly a dozen candidates, all of whom were white men. Walz’s selection indicates Harris’s intention to strengthen her campaign in the upper Midwest, a critical region in presidential politics. Minnesota has produced two previous vice presidents,…

A UK government minister has denounced Elon Musk, the American tech mogul, for his inflammatory social media remarks regarding the ongoing far-right unrest in England and Northern Ireland. Musk’s comment on X, a social media platform, suggesting that a British “civil war” is unavoidable, was met with widespread criticism. He further fueled the controversy with a contentious response to a tweet from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, prompting the minister to condemn Musk’s statements as “unacceptable.

Global stock markets plummeted amid growing concerns of a US economic downturn, sparked by underwhelming job data and a surging yen. The Nikkei 225 in Japan suffered a historic collapse, while major indices worldwide, including the FTSE 100 and Euronext 100 in Europe, experienced sharp losses. The selloff was intensified by worries over elevated borrowing costs, lackluster corporate earnings from giants like Amazon and Intel, and the US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates. The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike strengthened the yen, making Japanese stocks less attractive to foreign investors and exacerbating the market downturn. The broader…

Violent clashes erupted outside a hotel in Tamworth, near Birmingham, on Sunday, as far-right extremists targeted the facility, which has been providing refuge to asylum seekers. According to Staffordshire Police, a large group of individuals hurled projectiles, shattered windows, set fires, and attacked police officers, leaving one officer injured. The unrest began in Southport on Tuesday, following a fatal knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed party on Monday, and has since spread across England. The violence has been fueled by misinformation circulating on social media about the background of Axel Rudakubana, the 17-year-old British-born suspect accused of killing three children…

KAUST researchers have developed an innovative solar-powered water harvester that efficiently extracts water from the air, even in arid regions, without requiring manual maintenance. This self-sustaining cycle is inspired by natural plant processes and promises affordable water solutions for areas where water is scarce. Existing solar-powered harvesters are often cumbersome, requiring a two-stage cycle that involves capturing water from the air and then heating it to extract the water. This process typically requires manual labor or a switching system, adding complexity and cost. The new harvester, however, passively alternates between the two stages, allowing it to cycle continuously without intervention.…

In a tragic incident, separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region have killed a 50-year-old New Zealand helicopter pilot, according to regional police. The pilot, employed by a private company, was fatally shot when rebels intercepted the helicopter after it landed in a remote area. The rebels then set the aircraft ablaze with the pilot’s body inside. Fortunately, the four Indonesian health workers and two children on board were unharmed. This incident bears a striking resemblance to the capture of another New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens, in February last year. Mehrtens remains in captivity, but his captors, the pro-independence movement, have…

China’s internet erupted in joy and pride on Monday after its swimmers made history by ending the United States’ decades-long dominance in the men’s 4×100 meters medley relay at the Olympics. Pan Zhanle, who set a world record in the 100m freestyle last week, led the Chinese team to victory, overtaking American and French rivals in a stunning comeback. The win marked China’s second gold medal in swimming at the Paris Olympics and sparked widespread celebration on social media, with hashtags like “Pan Zhanle’s stunning reversal” and “relay gold medal” trending on Weibo. Pan, who turned 20 on Sunday, called…

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, which have resulted in significant loss of life and property damage. The protests, led by students, initially demanded the abolition of civil service job quotas but evolved into a broader movement calling for the prime minister’s resignation. The prime minister, 76, had already left the country for a “safer place” before crowds arrived at her palace, according to one of her advisers. The resignation came a day after at least 90 people were killed and hundreds injured in a new round of demonstrations. The unrest in Dhaka…