Monkeypox’s unexpected arrival in multiple nations around the world is a worrying outbreak, according to the chairman of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, but the virus does not pose the same worldwide threat as Covid-19. His remarks come as… Read More ›
Day: May 26, 2022
Ukraine War Could Lead To A Global Recession, Warns World Bank Boss
The World Bank’s chief economist has warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might trigger a global recession if food, gasoline, and fertiliser prices rise. On Wednesday, David Malpass said it’s tough to “see how we avoid a recession” during a… Read More ›
Egypt to host COP27 climate summit in November 2022
According to a senior Egyptian official, Cairo will position itself as an impartial arbiter while hosting this year’s COP27 climate summit. It will pushes nations to act on their climate pledges while promoting the interests of the developing world. In… Read More ›
Biden’s Iran strategy needs more clarity
Even as the United States gets ready to tighten sanctions and counters Iranian threats, it is at the same time making efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. “We do not have a deal … and prospects for reaching… Read More ›
New law allows seizing of assets of companies looking to leave Russia
In a significant development a new law is steaming ahead in Russia which allows the state to take control of local businesses of western companies that decide to exit from the Russian market following its invasion of Ukraine; the move… Read More ›