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Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake

HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) – The Himalayas are approaching a tipping point as glaciers melt faster than a decade ago, threatening water security as ​the region approaches “peak water” by mid-century, according to a study ‌released this month. The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the ​valleys below. At least 1,300 people have been confirmed dead ​and more than 5,300 are missing across Nepal and China’s ⁠Tibet region. As glaciers retreat, they are leaving behind unstable glacial lakes ​held back by

Wholesale inflation rises to 9.92 pc in Aug on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

Wholesale inflation rises to 9.92 pc in Aug on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Wholesale price-based inflation rose to 9.92 per cent in August, compared to 9.78 per cent in July, on rising prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power, government data showed on Monday. Inflation in the food index rose to 7.05 per cent in August, from 6.65 per cent in July. In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 8.37 per cent, higher than 8.29 per cent in July. In the fuel and power basket, wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation was 22.93 per cent. “Across groups, mineral oils (containing petroleum products), food

Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin’s recent diplomacy blitz

September 14, 2026 (Conversation) Over the past two weeks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and New Delhi, India, as well as a state visit by Vietnam’s leader, he met with some 18 heads of state. Among them were the leaders of heavyweights of the Global South such as China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia and Turkey, just to name a few. The Ukraine war certainly featured in these conversations. Russia has recently ramped up its attacks on Ukraine, further fuelling some fears in the West that

What are statins? And can healthy people use them to prevent heart disease and dementia?

September 14, 2026 (Conversation) Every month, around 2.7 million Australians have a statin dispensed to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, the collective term for conditions involving the heart and blood vessels. Now, two recent studies have investigated if statins could be used preventatively in healthy people – to protect against dementia and promote healthier ageing. Let’s take a look at the evidence. What are statins? Statins have been used for decades to reduce the amount of cholesterol the liver produces. This lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood, sometimes called

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