Compared to a mask that is properly fitted, limited benefit in blocking viral spread is provided by wearing two masks – one on top of another, showed a simulation by a Japanese supercomputer. This finding also partly negates a set… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
U.S.-UK agree to suspend punitive tariffs on scotch whiskey as first step for finding solution towards civil aviation subsidies
On Thursday, in a report, the Spectator magazine said, Washington and London have hammered out an agreement to suspend retaliatory tariffs on goods including Scotch whisky. The tariffs were imposed earlier as part of a long-running trade dispute over civil… Read More ›
Five Eyes Network should forge closer ties with Greenland given availability of rare earth deposits
With China controlling nearly 90% of the world’s supply of rare earth, the Five Eyes network should forge closer ties with Greenland to boost the critical supply of the minerals and cut their dependence on China, said a think tank… Read More ›
Britain’s Northern Irish Brexit arrangements a clear breach of trust: EU’s Finance Chief
Britain’s decision to make unilateral changes to Northern Irish Brexit arrangements have triggered concerns whether it can be trusted on future trade negotiations, opined the European Union’s finance chief Mairead McGuinness. “It does open a question mark about global Britain,… Read More ›
U.S. Energy Department readies $40 billion in loan to transition towards clean energy
In a significant development U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm stated, Washington is ready to reactivate a loan program which could see more than $40 billion channelized towards clean energy. “I am ready to rev those engines back up so that… Read More ›
United Predicts Revival Of Pandemic Hit Travel Sector Orders 25 New Boeing 737 Max Jets
Orders for an additional 25 Boeing 737 Max jet planes were placed with the United States based aircraft makers by United Airlines which is the largest order for the planes since they were grounded globally in March 2019. The American… Read More ›
SoftBank-Supported Coupang Wants To Launch US IPO Valued At Over $50 Billion
The largest initial public offering in the United States so far this year could be launched by the South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang, which has the support of HJapanese conglomerate SoftBank Group. According ot reports, the IPO from the company… Read More ›
Amazon.com Inc faces lawsuit alleging systemic racism in workplace
A female manager at Amazon.com Inc has filed a lawsuit against the online retailer alleging that it hires Black people for lower positions, and promotes them more slowly than white colleagues. She also said she was subjected to harassment. The… Read More ›
From 2022 banks in EU to publish world’s first green asset ratio
In a significant development, the European Union’s banking watchdog stated, starting from next year banks in the Eurozone would have to publish a pathbreaking “green asset ratio” (GAR) as a core measure of their climate-friendly business activities. With investments in… Read More ›
India’s Pharma Firm SII Is The Leader In Vaccinating The World Against Covid-19
With global pharma companies ramping up production of their respective vaccines, there is one firm that has already moved into the leading position. Even though the Serum Institute of India (SII) is not a household name, it is the… Read More ›