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Shoigu Delivers Putin's Message to Iranian President in Tehran - Reports

RIA Novosti  

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, who arrived in Tehran earlier on Tuesday, delivered a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the meeting with the Iranian leader, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Tuesday.

Brazilian physicians worried about respiratory damage caused by widespread fires

«MercoPress» (en) 

Respiratory disease specialists are concerned about people suffering the effects of long-lasting forest fires in several parts of South America's largest country and insist children and the elderly need special attention, Agencia Brasil reported. Excessive smoke in the air coupled with a dry climate has caused discomfort to many, Brazilian Society of Pneumology and Physiology (SBPT) President Margareth Dalcolmo warned.

Weekly Statistical Spotlight: Francisco Alvarez

Mets Merized Online 

El Troll! It looks like Francisco Alvarez is emerging from his lengthy slump. Last week, for games from September 9 to September 14, Francisco Alvarez slashed .278/.316/.579 with a .895 OPS. He smashed two home runs, one off the Blue Jays and one off the Phillies. Alvarez’s primary strength at the plate is his power, […]

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Instagram rolls out new Teen Accounts for young people

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Instagram announced on Tuesday new accounts for teenagers that will provide built-in protections for young people and give parents the confidence their child is in a safe environment.

Infrastructure lender REC inks renewable energy pacts worth $13.4 bln

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indian infrastructure lender REC has signed agreements worth about 1.12 trillion rupees with renewable energy developers. These non-binding pacts cover projects in solar, wind, hydroelectric, battery energy, and green ammonia sectors. The move aligns with India's goal to add 500 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030 to reduce emissions.

Government scraps windfall tax on crude oil

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Indian government has announced the removal of the windfall tax on crude oil, effective from September 18. Initially imposed in July 2022, the tax was aimed at curbing profits from high refining margins. This is the second time the tax has been reduced to zero, following a significant drop in global crude oil prices.