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Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

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Animals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat

Animals collapsed and people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages due to blistering summer heat in north India. Delhi recorded temperatures touching 47 C (116.6 F) and saw its first heat-related death. Authorities are investigating a 52.9 C reading in one area. Delivery personnel are spending more time on scooters due to the heat, and companies like Zomato are taking measures to help them. The extreme temperatures have also led to more fires in several parts of the country. India, along with other countries in Asia, is experiencing unusually high temperatures, which scientists attribute to human-driven climate change. India has set a target of becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.

Minthis ranked 29th among Europe, ’s top 100 golf resorts for 2024

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Minthis ranked 29th among Europe, ’s top 100 golf resorts for 2024

Minthis resort has been ranked the No.1 golf resort in Cyprus and the 29th top golf resort in Europe for 2024 by the Leading Courses ranking system, based on traveler reviews.

Illegal work , ‘a problem for all’

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Illegal work , ‘a problem for all’

Illegal and undeclared work in Cyprus is a growing trend, particularly in the construction industry, where it is approaching 25%. The Cyprus economy relies on employing people other than Cypriots, but this needs to be done with appropriate regulations. Third country personnel are attracted through illegal procedures in the promise of a job. The construction sector contributes about 15% to the island’s GDP, with optimistic forecasts for 2024. There are currently 40 projects underway in the construction sector worth €862 million.

Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI

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Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI

European stock pickers are turning to more established sectors like utilities, professional data providers, and copper miners to tap into the next wave of the AI boom.

Mental health staff joins nurses, ’ work stoppage on Thursday

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Mental health staff joins nurses, ’ work stoppage on Thursday

Fact: The mental health nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy will participate in a one-hour work stoppage to protest understaffing on Thursday.

Globe editorial: The Liberals are ripping up Canada’s trump card for productivity growth

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Globe editorial: The Liberals are ripping up Canada’s trump card for productivity growth

The Trudeau government introduced the Accelerated Investment Initiative in late 2018 to encourage corporate investment by allowing companies to expense the cost of new equipment and systems. However, the policy is set to expire by 2028, leading to an increase in effective tax rates on new investments. The Liberals are focusing on redistributionist efforts and targeted tax credits, rather than extending the sector-neutral accelerated capital-cost allowances program. This approach limits the impact on productivity-enhancing assets and may hinder overall economic growth.

Choosing the right reverse phone lookup service

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Choosing the right reverse phone lookup service

Reverse phone lookup services can provide information such as names, addresses, geographical areas, phone types, social media profiles, email addresses, and additional contact information.

MTN’s $3.3 billion tax contributions offer Africans optimism

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MTN's $3.3 billion tax contributions offer Africans optimism

MTN Group made a total tax contribution of .3 billion (R61.7 bn) across its 19 markets last financial year.

Raisi’s death a challenge for Iran

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Raisi’s death a challenge for Iran

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has led to new developments in Iran and the wider Middle East region. Raisi was a ruthless and conservative leader with a dark history of executing political prisoners and suppressing protests. His death comes at a crucial time, with internal unrest in Iran and Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Questions arise about potential future developments, especially as the Iranian vice president will assume interim leadership and new elections must be held within 50 days. The regime may prefer a similar figure to Raisi, but opposition groups may see this as an opportunity for change. The president’s death could lead to further unrest in Iran, with potential implications both domestically and internationally.

Our View: There is no nursing shortage in public hospitals

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Our View: There is no nursing shortage in public hospitals

Unions representing public hospital nurses demanded the hiring of another 170 nurses due to staff shortages. Public hospitals are always short-staffed, with significant shortages caused by retirements, transfers, and staff on leave. Private hospitals have more flexible working conditions and can service the same number of beds with a third of the nurses. The health ministry and Okypy should focus on making better use of hospital staff rather than hiring more nurses. Some nurses are seconded to other parts of the public sector and not performing nursing duties, contributing to the staffing shortage.