World & Politics
Palestinian Red Crescent receives 106 truckloads of humanitarian aid
Egypt delivered 106 truckloads of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Gaza. The trucks entered the country via the Rafah crossing.
Published on November 9, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
EC condemns spike in anti-Semitic incidents in Europe
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Europe has reached an all-time high in recent days, reminiscent of "the darkest times in history," according to a statement from the European Commission.
Published on November 5, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Allies In The Indo-Pacific Shouldn’t Have To Decide Between The US And China – US Treasury Secretary
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made an effort to reassure Asian nations that America’s strategy towards China would not result in a “disastrous” split of the world economy that
Published on November 3, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Japanese government approves $112bn economic stimulus package
According to the Nikkei newspaper, Japan's government has approved an economic stimulus plan worth 17 trillion yen ($112 billion), which includes temporary reductions on residence and income taxes.
Published on November 3, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US and China set to hold talks on nuclear weapons
Next week, the US and China are scheduled to have nuclear arms control talks, according to Bloomberg referencing a U.S. government official.
Published on November 2, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
UN Secretary General criticize Israel for intensifying military action in Gaza
The Times of Israel newspaper cited UN Secretary General António Guterres' comments as claiming that he had warned of a dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip,…
Published on October 29, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US demands Nvidia stop supplying AI chips to China
The US ordered Nvidia to cease providing some chips to the PRC without a license.
Published on October 25, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
EC allocates another €1.5bn of macro-financial aid to Ukraine
The European Commission (EC) declared on Tuesday that, as part of a macrofinancial aid package worth up to €18 billion for 2023, it had given €1.5 billion to Ukraine the…
Published on October 25, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
IEA: 80 million kilometres of transmission lines need to be replaced globally by 2040
It will be necessary to replace or add around 80 million kilometers to the world's transmission line capacity by 2040.
Published on October 24, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US eases sanctions on Venezuela after Maduro’s deal with opposition
The US has loosened sanctions on Venezuela's gold, gas, and oil industries in response to an agreement reached between Maduro and the opposition over the parameters of the nation's 2024…
Published on October 19, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Israel’s Iron Dome Missile Defense System Explained
Israel is coordinating its missile defence system to safeguard its population during the current crisis and is once more relying on its Iron Dome to fend off threats from the
Published on October 15, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Israeli authorities officially declare state of war following Hamas attacks
The Times of Israel cited the government as saying that members of Israel's Security Council decided to declare the nation to be at war.
Published on October 8, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Belgian intelligence suspects Alibaba of espionage
According to sources cited by the Financial Times, Belgian security believe Chinese Alibaba was conducting espionage at the company's Liege logistics center with the help of the software used by…
Published on October 5, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Europe sees the hottest September in the history of observations
National meteorological agencies stated on Sunday that September 2023 was the warmest September ever recorded in France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland.
Published on October 1, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Japan’s Prime Minister announces new program to raise wages and fight inflation
The program will be created as a whole in the middle of October, according to Fumio Kishida.
Published on September 21, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Following Qatar Deal Unfreezing $6 Billion, The United States And Iran Trade Detainees
In a rare agreement between the bitter rivals – the United States and Iran, that also unfroze $6 billion of Tehran’s funds, five American prisoners were flown out of Iran
Published on September 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Japan’s government resigns in its entirety
Kyodo: The whole Japanese cabinet has resigned.
Published on September 13, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
England’s second most populous city declares bankruptcy
Birmingham City Council declared that it filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, September 5. After that day, all payments and expenditures by the city stopped, with the exception of social security…
Published on September 7, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
WSJ: Chinese officials banned from using iPhones at work
According to the WSJ, China has long demanded that Western computer hardware and software producers replace their products with indigenous alternatives.
Published on September 7, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
China to cancel COVID-19 tests for travelers entering the country from 30 August
Beginning on August 30, visitors to China won't be required to present the results of PCR tests for coronavirus or antibodies.
Published on August 28, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Trump raises record $72M for his campaign
The former US president received donations that were distributed to over 450 thousand individuals.
Published on August 23, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
China to turn the screw on Internet resources to eliminate business rights infringements
The aim is to ensure protection from libel, incorrect information, and improper dissemination of confidential information.
Published on August 10, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Court orders Portuguese bank to return frozen $ 1.5B to Venezuela
The court mandated that Novo Bank start paying the interest that is owed for a delay in 2019.
Published on August 9, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
EU and Turkey to discuss renewal of Customs Union
In order to "restore the confidence of European partners and investors," the European Union (EU) and Turkey will talk about upgrading the customs union, according to Bloomberg.
Published on August 2, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Reuters: Vietnam sets to increase production of rare-earth elements by 470 times
A plan created by the Vietnamese government envisages that the nation will produce 2.02 million tonnes of rare-earth elements annually by 2030, according to Reuters.
Published on July 25, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Turkish President sets to attract $50B of investment from Gulf countries to Turkey
The Turkish president is expected to sign deals in the energy, transportation, and defense sectors during his trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, reports the Hürriyet…
Published on July 17, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
G7 Nations Ratify A Statement Outlining Ukraine’s Long-Term Security Commitments
On Wednesday, the Group of Seven developed countries unveiled a long-term security plan for Ukraine. They also stated that they will try to put reforms into place to assist Kyiv
Published on July 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
UN: Number of hungry people in the world reaches 735M
The UN estimates that fewer people will go hungry in the world in 2022 than there were in 2021.
Published on July 12, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Experts Estimate That 61,000 Europeans May Have Perished In Last Summer’s Heatwaves
According to new research, as many as 61,000 people may have perished in Europe’s oppressive heatwaves last summer, revealing that nations’ efforts to prepare for the heat are catastrophically failing.
Published on July 10, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
UAE to boost hydrogen production to 15 million tons per year
In accordance with a new energy policy published by the United Arab Emirates, the nation intends to raise hydrogen production to 15 million tons annually by 2050, said Suhail Al…
Published on July 4, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US county claims $50 billion from big oil over ‘heat dome’
Authorities in the US state of Oregon's Multnomah County are suing 17 oil and gas firms, seeking more than $50 billion in damages for the "heat dome" phenomenon, which has…
Published on June 22, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
UN: Civilian death toll in Ukraine exceeds 9,000
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights updated statistics on civilian deaths in Ukraine. As of 18 June, 9,083 persons died and 15,790 were injured in Ukraine since 24 February…
Published on June 21, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Taiwan Wants To Have Closer Relations With The EU In Exchange For Investing There In Chip Manufacturing
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu stated last week during a tour to Europe that if European nations want Taiwanese investment in semiconductor manufacture to continue, they should improve relations with
Published on June 19, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
US sets to join UNESCO again
According to the State Department, the US has informed UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) of its intentions to re-join the organization. Washington withdrew from UNESCO in…
Published on June 11, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Study: Global warming breaks records
A study recently published in the academic journal Earth System Science Data found that global warming has increased by more than 0.2 degrees Celsius.
Published on June 8, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Climate Policies That Work for Everyone, Not Just the Rich
Ajay Banga began his five-year term as president of The World Bank on June 2nd. The Biden-appointed, former Mastercard CEO also brings a new focus for the international financial institution:…
Published on June 8, 2023
By Editorial Team
World & Politics
IATA: Passenger air traffic recovers by 90% to pre-pandemic levels
The International aviation Transport Association (IATA) released statistics on global aviation passenger traffic for April.
Published on June 5, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
IEA expects the largest increase in renewable energy capacity in the world’s history
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the global rise in new renewable energy capacity in 2023 will be the greatest ever, with more growth anticipated in 2024.
Published on June 2, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
China’s youth unemployment rate hits record high
In April, China's urban youth (ages 16 to 24) saw a record-high jobless rate of 20.4%.
Published on June 1, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
G7 countries to speed up transition to clean energy
In order to address the current energy crisis, the G7 leaders decided to quicken the switch to renewable energy while bolstering economic stability, according to the communiqué from the Hiroshima…
Published on May 21, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
French Parliament backs a bill to restart local nuclear power industry
The French National Assembly voted in favor of a plan that will restart the nation's nuclear power industry and enable it to build new reactors more quickly, as reported on…
Published on May 18, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
G7 Leaders Will Target Russian Energy And Trade In Fresh Sanctions Measures: Reuters
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations want to increase sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, including actions aimed at energy and exports assisting Moscow’s
Published on May 16, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
PwC being investigated for involvement in leaked Australian government plans
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a global consulting and auditing firm, is at the center of a significant scandal in Australia.
Published on May 15, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Summit Statement Following G7 Meeting Will Target ‘Economic Coercion’ Of China: Reuters
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries are poised to highlight concerns about China’s use of “economic coercion” in its dealings with other countries as part of their bigger
Published on May 13, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
In The Midst Of An Obesity Review, WHO Declares Wegovy And Other Weight Control Medications Are “No Silver Bullets”
According to the World Health Organization’s nutrition chief, highly effective weight loosing medications like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy are not a “silver bullet” for tackling the sharp rise in global obesity
Published on May 12, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Number of hungry people in the world rises by third in one year
The number of people at danger of hunger increased by a third in a single year and reached 258 million.
Published on May 4, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Swiss Parliament upholds ban on Huawei technology use in critical infrastructure
A restriction on the use of technology directly or indirectly owned by foreign firms, notably the Chinese Huawei, was approved by the Swiss National Council.
Published on May 3, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
At 80 Years Of Age Biden Officially Announces 2024 Presidential Bid
Tuesday marked the beginning of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. He pledged to defend American rights against “extremists” associated with former President Donald Trump, whom he defeated in 2020 and
Published on April 25, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
UN reports record levels of global climate change
The Earth's atmosphere now contains record amounts of the three main greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. This was stated in the State of the Global Climate 2022…
Published on April 23, 2023
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
US Agrees To Sell Turkey F-16 Equipment Worth $259 Million
The planned sale to Turkey of avionics software updates for its current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, a transaction valued at up to $259 million, was announced to Congress by
Published on April 18, 2023
By Debdutta Ghosh