India restores 3.4 million hectares of degraded land, pushes sustainable urbanisation model – BusinessLine

 -607.08 -154.90+ 221.00 -2,072.00 -4,372.00 -607.08 -154.90 -154.90+ 221.00+ 221.00 -2,072.00 Experts highlighted growing water stress and climate challenges, urging stronger conservation efforts and industry participation Nearly 3.4 million hectares of degraded land have been restored across the country over the last 12 years, improving agricultural productivity and creating better livelihood opportunities, Nitin Khade, Joint Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development said on Saturday.Speaking at the 5th...

Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on – Compass Points – PBS

Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin Dan Sagalyn Dan Sagalyn Madison Staten Madison Staten Satvi Sunkara Satvi Sunkara Veronica Vela Veronica Vela Zeba Warsi Zeba Warsi Juliet Fuisz Juliet Fuisz Alexa Gold Alexa Gold Sonia Kopelev Sonia Kopelev Zoie Lambert Zoie Lambert Leave your feedbackRussian President Vladimir Putin’s iron grip on power is being challenged by the war in Ukraine and his...

Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree – BBC

Amazon has announced plans to invest $200bn (£147.7bn) in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, becoming the latest US tech giant to set out a sharp rise in spending.It dwarfs the $125bn Amazon spent on AI last year, and appeared to rattle investors. Shares were down nearly 9% in morning trade on Friday, after the company revealed its plans.This week Big...

USMNT vs. Australia World Cup mega-preview: Predictions, odds, must-reads and more – The Athletic – The New York Times

World CupUSMNT Latest Richard Heathcote ; Stu Forster / Getty ImagesAfter a dream start to open the tournament, the United States is set for its second match at the 2026 World Cup, this time against Australia in Seattle on Friday, June 19.The U.S. began with a statement win, 4-1 over Paraguay, last week to kick things off. It was the...

Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after deadly flareup disrupts opening of Iran talks – The Guardian

At least five killed in Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, as US envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly prepares to open talks with Iranian foreign ministerWhat lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war?‘It’s a big mistake’: Israelis feel betrayed and angry after Iran peace dealIsrael and Hezbollah agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon...