American scientists have managed to find out five distinct groups of DNA sites with the help of genomic data. The identified DNA sites are believed to be the root cause of distinct forms of type 2 diabetes. This discovery would… Read More ›
Geopolitics
All options on the table, including second Brexit referendum: Jeremy Corbyn
Britain’s Brexit negotiations promises to reach charismatic climax typically seen in the Mission Impossible series of movies. BBC’s political editor, Laura Kuenssberg’s tweet states, the Labour Party wants all options on the table. Apart from the obvious political impact, the… Read More ›
China to publish white paper on trade war with U.S.
Xinhua’s report has not provided any details other than the the time the report is set to be published and that it will include “facts and China’s position”. On Monday, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported that Beijing’s state council… Read More ›
British PM Essentially Rejects EU Brexit Proposals Following EU Meeting in Salzburg
British Prime Minister Theresa May clearly refused any proposal by the European Union which would effectively translate into creating a North Ireland border which would make it a part of the EU rules and regulations The proposal by the EU… Read More ›
OECD Says Possible Peak May Have Been Reached For Global Growth
The think tank – Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) believes that expansion of global growth “may have peaked”. The think tank predicted that the global economy would achieve a growth rate of 3.7 per cent in both 2018… Read More ›
Volkswagen to pull out of Iran: Bloomberg
The development will further weaken foreign investment in Iran. Bloomberg has reported, citing a U.S. official familiar with the matter at hand saying, Volkswagen AG will put an end to the bulk of its operations in Iran. The Trump administration… Read More ›
Beijing will use trade war to replace imports, promote local industry, accelerate development of high-tech industry: state media
Clearly not amused by Trump’s escalation of the trade war, China’s state-owned media tabloids have a positive stance that tries to exploit the trade war to Beijing’s advantage. It is to be seen whether China is willing to walk the… Read More ›
China Increases Import Tariffs On $60bn Of US Goods
Responding to the latest increase in duties aimed in a dispute over China’s technology policy by the United States President Donald Trump, China announced increasing of tariff on $60 billion of U.S. products. The Chinese measure was announced soon after… Read More ›
Trade war could last for 20 years: Jack Ma
Jack Ma’s remarks on the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, were made at an investor conference. On Tuesday, during an investor conference, Jack Ma, Alibaba’s co-founder and chairman said, he expects trade frictions between China and the… Read More ›
Donald Trump fires fresh salvo at China, imposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports worth $200 billion
In a strategic move aimed at positioning itself in a stronger position during negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese exports to the U.S. for goods worth $200 billion. The tariff is applicable to the… Read More ›