World & Politics

USA introduces sanctions against Iranian space agencies

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it may add three Iranian space exploration structures to the sanctions lists.
Published on September 4, 2019
By Iris Barker

Investments continue to flow into Cape Verde and exceed expectations of Minister of Finance Olavo Correia

Cape Verde has struck it big: after years of continuous growth, the latest economic revitalization reform is proving even more beneficial than the government had hoped. After the privatization of…
Published on August 26, 2019
By A A

USA, UK to create a working group on economics

During talks at the G7 Summit in Biarritz, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Donald Trump made serious progress in economic relations.
Published on August 26, 2019
By Iris Barker

Global Fashion Companies Support Environment Protection At G7 Summit

Various companies from the fashion industry have signed a pact in support of protecting world’s natural heritage.
Published on August 26, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Canada Blamed By China For Difficult Bilateral Relations

There were “gross difficulties” that is affecting the bilateral ties between China and Canada, said the Chinese embassy in Canada on Thursday. The embassy in its statement also demanded that
Published on August 23, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

European Social Democrats are losing ground

The Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Finance of Germany Olaf Scholz announced his readiness to nominate himself for the post of leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU). Therefore,…
Published on August 19, 2019
By Iris Barker

Hong Kong’s richest citizen calls to stop violence and unrest in the city

The richest person of Hong Kong Li Ka-shing called on people and authorities of Hong Kong to stop the riots and acts of violence.
Published on August 16, 2019
By Iris Barker

UK railway operators exit Interrail system

UK railway operators will leave the Interrail scheme, which allowed traveling by train around Europe at a fixed price without restrictions, The Guardian reports.
Published on August 8, 2019
By Iris Barker

Dozens of British Airways flights canceled or delayed due to computer malfunction

A major malfunction occurred on Wednesday morning in the British Airways computer system, British media reported.
Published on August 7, 2019
By Iris Barker

China keeps importing Iranian oil in spite of US sanctions

Tankers related to the Chinese state-owned company China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) continue to supply Iranian oil to China despite sanctions against Iran, the United States discovered. This was reported…
Published on August 6, 2019
By Iris Barker

Marijuana legalization: Did Canada benefit from cannabis boom?

Almost a year ago, Canadian authorities legalized marijuana use. What did they achieve, and why, despite hopes of the business, the legal production of cannabis is not growing so fast?
Published on August 1, 2019
By Iris Barker

Republicans and Democrats focus on carbon pricing

With carbon tax bills, the changing wave has caught on to the Congress in the U.S.
Published on July 29, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Iran Hints It May Swap Seized Tankers With The UK

If the United Kingdom agrees to release an Iranian tanker that was seized by it earlier this month off the coast of Gibraltar, Iran would also let go of the
Published on July 25, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

China launches anti-dumping investigation into U.S. propanol

Propanol is typically used as a printing ink solvent for food packaging and to make antibiotics.
Published on July 23, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

France announces new tax for air fares

The Minister of Transport of France, Élisabeth Borne, announced her intention to introduce an environmental tax on all flights of aircraft departing from France starting from 2020.
Published on July 10, 2019
By Iris Barker

Europe Concerned Over Iran Move To Breach Uranium Enrichment Cap

The latest decision of Iran to violate the 2015 nuclear accord by exceeding the allowable levels of uranium enrichment according to accord has not been taken well by European powers
Published on July 8, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

Singapore To Build ‘$296 Million’ Smart Next-Gen Army Training Centre

In order to battle with the highest recorded rate of terrorism, Singapore is going to prep its armed forces in a “smart” environment.
Published on July 8, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

No More Sales Of E-Cigarettes In San Francisco?

San Francisco could be counted among the first of the cities on the U.S. to vote in favour of banning Juul and other vaporizers sale. The city awaits a signed…
Published on July 8, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

US ‘Hell-Bent On Hostile Acts’ Even After Trump-Kim Agreement, Says North Korea

A few days after a meeting between the United State president Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the rouge nation accused the US of being “obsessed
Published on July 4, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

Italy avoids EU sanctions for high national debt

Italy avoided the threat of disciplinary action from the EU by convincing the European Commission that the new measures introduced this week will help bring the country's growing debt in…
Published on July 4, 2019
By Iris Barker

Trump allocates 4.6 bln to help migrants

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill to allocate $ 4.6 billion to solve problems with immigrants at the US-Mexico border, the Associated Press reported.
Published on July 2, 2019
By Iris Barker

Iran Says Trump’s Belief That US-Iran War Would Be Short Is “An Illusion”

Even as the United States is attempting to rope in NATO to create an anti-Tehran coalition, US president Donald Trump’s claim that even if there was to be a war
Published on June 28, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

San Francisco becomes the first US city to ban e-cigarettes sale

San Francisco became the first US city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes. The relevant decree was issued in the city council on June 26. The council voted to…
Published on June 26, 2019
By Iris Barker

China stops Canadian pork import

Beijing has declared veterinary certificates accompanying products fake.
Published on June 26, 2019
By Iris Barker

All EU Commission Candidates Fail To Garner Enough Support

Macron talks about the EU session to choose EU Commission from the three candidates.
Published on June 25, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Trump ponders termination of military agreement with Japan

US President Donald Trump discussed with his entourage withdrawal from the agreement on mutual cooperation and security guarantees with Japan, which was signed in 1951, Bloomberg reports on Tuesday.
Published on June 25, 2019
By Iris Barker

‘Major Additional Sanctions’ On Iran Would Be Imposed By US: Trump

“Major additional sanctions” would be imposed against Iran soon by the United States, said President Donald Trump. Tensions between Washington and Tehran reached new heights after the shooting down of
Published on June 24, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

‘Climate Neutrality Must Be Achieved By 2050’: The EU Bloc Leaders

The EU Summit leaders’ footnote to final statement shows support for the “mid-century goal”.
Published on June 22, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

All Out US-Iran War Unlikely After Downing Of American Drone, Say Analysts

It is not likely that the incident involving the bringing down of an American drone by security forces of Iran in the Middle East on Thursday would lead to an
Published on June 22, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

A number of airlines stop flights over the Strait of Hormuz

The incident with the downed Iranian drone of the United States made a number of international airlines refuse to fly over the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Published on June 21, 2019
By Iris Barker

Former UEFA President detained to testify in a corruption case

Former President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), Michel Platini, was detained on Tuesday to give testimony within the investigation into a corruption case in vote for the…
Published on June 18, 2019
By Iris Barker

European defense: technological choices underlying political ones

Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron have reinvigorated the age-old project of the United States of Europe and called for additional military integration within the European Union. So far,…
Published on June 11, 2019
By A A

Iranian Foreign Minister urges other countries to abandon the dollar

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that much of the US economic influence will "disappear" if countries around the world give up the dollar as the main currency for…
Published on June 11, 2019
By Iris Barker

The EC recommends starting penalty procedure against Italy

The European Commission (EC) recommended starting the penalty procedure against Italy due to the violation of the European Stability Pact. In connection with the further deterioration of the budget situation…
Published on June 7, 2019
By Iris Barker

European Breweries To Up Their Brewing Innovation Amid Green Legislations

As the customers turn towards responsible drinking and the regulatory body continue to introduce environmental laws, the Breweries in Europe sees being “pro-active” is the way to go.
Published on June 4, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

‘Frequent’ Shootings Causes China To Issue Travel Advisory Against US To Its Citizens

A travel advisory to the United States for its citizens was issued by China which is applicable till the end of the year even as the two countries escalate the
Published on June 4, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

Facebook’s appeal to stop ECJ data case rejected in Irish Supreme Court

A legal suit aimed to stop referring a case related to the validity of EU-US data transfer channels to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) was dismissed by the Supreme
Published on May 31, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

Trump: Japan to buy 105 F-35 fighters from the USA

Japan plans to buy 105 US F-35 fighter bombers. This was stated by US President Donald Trump, reports AFP.
Published on May 27, 2019
By Iris Barker

Theresa May to resign on June 7

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will resign on June 7. She will leave the post of leader of the Conservative Party of Great Britain and will remain as…
Published on May 24, 2019
By Iris Barker

The Earth Is ‘Not On Track’ To Tackle Global Warming: The U.N. Secretary General

During a “Pacific tour focused on climate change”, Guterres shares his concerns about the fight against the rising temperature of our planet, besides showing solidarity to the “Christchurch attacks” victims.
Published on May 17, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Is Finland’s aging population turning the country into Japan?

Three weeks ago, parliamentary elections were held in Finland. The winner was the Social Democratic Party, led by Antti Juhani Rinne. According to most experts, the victory of the Social…
Published on May 16, 2019
By Iris Barker

The United States will impose new duties on Chinese goods on Friday

US duties on Chinese goods totaling $ 200 billion will be raised from 10 to 25% on Friday from 00:01 Washington time, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told reporters.
Published on May 7, 2019
By Iris Barker

Jyrki Katainen: EU is not a milk cow

Jyrki Katainen demanded from Warsaw a more substantial contribution to the future of Europe.
Published on May 1, 2019
By Iris Barker

Oil lobby and the planet’s future

According to the Influence Map report, the five largest oil companies are BP, Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Total. From 2015 until today, they have spent one billion euros to…
Published on April 30, 2019
By Iris Barker

Trump files a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One

US President Donald Trump and those close to him filed a lawsuit against Capital One and Deutsche Bank, NBC News reported.
Published on April 30, 2019
By Iris Barker

Trump Urged Abe To Influence Japanese Auto Firm To Produce More Vehicles In The U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was pressed by the U.S. President Donald Trump to force Japanese auto companies to increase production of vehicles in greater numbers in the US. A
Published on April 28, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh

IEA: Iraq will enter the top three oil leaders

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that in the next ten years Iraq will become the world's third-largest producer of "new oil" on the market and the fourth-largest oil producer…
Published on April 26, 2019
By Iris Barker

Reuters: Hundreds tons of gold are smuggled from Africa every year

Reuters journalists found that gold worth tens of billions of dollars was illegally exported from Africa every year and the volume of smuggling is constantly growing. The precious metal enters…
Published on April 25, 2019
By Iris Barker

Ahead Of Australian Election, Environment Stands As A Major Concern To Voters

Currently, environmental related issues gain more people’s attention in Australia as it climbs three spots in the rank of concerns for citizens in comparison to the previous voting session.
Published on April 24, 2019
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Foxconn Head Gou Could Run For Taiwan President Election Next January

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn’s Chairman Terry Gou wants to run for the presidential elections in the country in 2020 even as the global media carried reports about the possibility of
Published on April 16, 2019
By Debdutta Ghosh