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UN: Global hunger rises to its highest in 15 years

UN: Global hunger rises to its highest in 15 years

In 2020, the UN recorded the highest level of world hunger in 15 years. The reason for the rise since 2005 was the coronavirus pandemic, which has cut people's incomes and worsened access to food, writes Bloomberg with reference to the report of the organization, the first global assessment of food...
Global energy consumption drops to the lowest since 1945

Global energy consumption drops to the lowest since 1945

Global energy consumption in 2020 will fall by 4.5% year-on-year, the highest level of decline since 1945, according to BP's annual Statistical Review of World Energy 2021. "Energy consumption fell by 4.5% in 2020, the biggest drop since 1945," the review said. It notes that oil accounted for...
Henley & Partners: number of overseas trips remains low

Henley & Partners: number of overseas trips remains low

International mobility remains extremely difficult, according to a new passport ranking by consultancy Henley & Partners. It says the number of international trips lags behind the 2019 figure by 88% due to the high number of closed borders. The H&P ranking assesses passports by the number...
European capitals to compete for 'green crown'

European capitals to compete for 'green crown'

According to Jamie Dimon, CEO of the US investment bank JPMorgan Chase, quoted by CNBC, leading European towns, particularly Paris and London, would be contending for the title of environmental leader and a kind of "green crown" in the near future. The banker believes that Paris and London are...
Spain allows to walk around without masks

Spain allows to walk around without masks

The Spanish authorities have allowed their citizens to walk outdoors without medical masks due to a reduction in new cases of the coronavirus infection. This was reported by The Local newspaper. The decision has been approved by the Ministry of Health and the Spanish government. It came into force...
No more than 10,000 spectators are allowed to the Tokyo Olympics

No more than 10,000 spectators are allowed to the Tokyo Olympics

Spectators will still be allowed to the stands during this year's Tokyo Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a statement to this effect in cooperation with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and other organisations involved in the preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games....
Ireland calls for compromise on flat corporate tax

Ireland calls for compromise on flat corporate tax

Ireland, where Apple and Google have their European offices, has called for a compromise on a flat tax rate for international corporations. Ireland has called for a compromise on a flat tax rate for international corporations, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe told CNBC.  Earlier in June, the...
Delta Variant Of Coronavirus Becoming Dominant Variant Globally, Says WHO

Delta Variant Of Coronavirus Becoming Dominant Variant Globally, Says WHO

According to the World Health Organization’s chief scientist, the delta variant of the novel coronavirus which was first detected in India and is highly contagious is turning out to be the dominant strain of the disease globally.   Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, the WHO’s chief scientist, said...
Philips recalls 4 million ventilators due to cancer risk

Philips recalls 4 million ventilators due to cancer risk

Philips, a Dutch company, has announced a recall of a number of its breathing devices, ventilators and sleep apnoea (temporary respiratory arrest) machines. This is due to "identified potential health risks" from their use. According to the manufacturer, the foam used to make the machines quieter...
Global investors call on G7 countries to become greener

Global investors call on G7 countries to become greener

The world's largest investment companies have written to their leaders to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Higher commitments would also make national economies more attractive for investment, they said. Nearly half a hundred investors, who together control $41 trillion in assets,...
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