As per a report from The Times, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the crucial climate conference in Scotland. Britain, which is hosting the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also known as COP26, in… Read More ›
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EU proposals to ease transit of goods to Northern Ireland
On Wednesday, the European Commission said, it will place before Britain a package of measures aimed at easing the transit of goods to Northern Ireland. The measures have been designed to ease customs controls, including the clearance of meat, dairy… Read More ›
EU lawmakers back European Parliament environment committee, strengthens EU’s negotiating position in upcoming summit
Lawmakers from the European Parliament environment committee are fully backing the EU governments’ position for the COP26 climate summit, wherein countries will finalise rules to put the 2015 Paris Agreement into effect. The COP26 summit, will run from October 31… Read More ›
Emmanuel Macron unveils $35 billion investment plan as part of France 2030 vision plan
On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a five-year, $35 billion (30 billion euro) investment plan aimed at providing much needed support to champions of domestic industry and to support innovation. “We must wage the battle of innovation and industrialisation… Read More ›
Pro-EU demonstrations rock Poland over Polish court ruling
On Sunday, more than 100,000 Poles demonstrated Sunday in support of European Union membership following a Polish court’s ruling that parts of EU law are incompatible with the constitution raising fears that Poland could potentially leave the bloc. Politicians across… Read More ›
Malaysia left interstate and international travel restrictions for fully vaccinated residents
In a statement Malaysia said, it has lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for fully vaccinated COVID-19 residents. Malaysia has inoculated 90% of its adult population. Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, the government has agreed to allow fully… Read More ›
Coming weeks decisive for Iran nuclear deal: German Chancellor Angela Merkel
In a statement, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, the coming weeks will be decisive for the future of the Iran nuclear deal while adding, every day passing day that goes by without Tehran responding to U.S. overtures on the nuclear… Read More ›
The New Proposed Global Tax Overhaul Puts Developing Countries In Dilemma
In a global shakeup, Ireland may have done the previously unthinkable by giving up its prized 12.5 per cent corporate tax rate. But it and other developed countries appear set to continue dividing the spoils of foreign direct investment. On… Read More ›
IMF Still Trying To Ramp Up Support For Its Proposed New Trust To Help Poorer Countries
Member support for a proposed Resilience and Sustainability Trust is still being sought by the International Monetary Fund. This trust will give an opportunity for richer nations to divert their IMF reserves to nations that are in need of funding…. Read More ›
China Orders Coal Miners To Increase Output To Manage Power Shortage
An energy shortage throughout China in recent weeks has resulted in power cuts in millions of homes and businesses which has prompted the government to order coal mines to increase production, said reports quoting sources from China. According to Chinese… Read More ›