Leaders of the European Union have come to a consensus to impose a ban on importing of Russian crude oil and the latest decision would come into effect by the end of the current year. The decision would however exempt, for the time being, pipeline shipments Hungary… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Abrdn CEO Predicts Indian And Chinese Stock Markets Might Quadruple By 2050
According to Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird, stock market capitalisation in India and China might quadruple by 2050 as Asia moves from “laggard to leader” in the climate transition. Bird commended the economic revolution that has lifted more than a billion… Read More ›
EU leaders agree in principle to Russian oil embargo
On Tuesday, EU leaders have “in principle” reached an agreement to ban oil imports from Russia, said European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. “I am very glad that the leaders were able to agree in principle on the sixth… Read More ›
Cannot allow countries that support terrorism to join NATO: Tayyip Erdogan
In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
EU Unity on Russian sanction starting to crumble: German Economy Minister
In a statement German Economy Minister Robert Habeck expressed concerns over the European Union’s unity on Russia, saying he is seeing signs that they are “starting to crumble”. Habeck made the comments ahead of a summit to discuss an oil… Read More ›
Australia boosts weapon purchase from US
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of mobile rocket launchers to Australia. The development comes at a time when Canberra is seeking to boost its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, midst growing Chinese belligerence. In a statement… Read More ›
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 ›
Consultants Predict Further Drop In Light Vehicle Sales Globally For 2022
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive, two consultant firms in the auto industry, have both lowered their worldwide light vehicle sales projection for 2022, citing lockdowns in China as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the factors that has impacted auto manufacturing in the sectorsecin. The… Read More ›
Member States Of The WHO Have Agreed To Address A “Rotten” Funding Mechanism
Members of the World Health Organization formally decided to overhaul the organization’s finance mechanism, which has been characterized as “fundamentally rotten” because to its dependence on the whims of donors. The strategy, which has already been agreed to last month by… Read More ›