According to Oxford University research, Covid-19 can cause the brain to shrink, diminish grey matter in areas that govern emotion and memory, and impair areas that control the sense of smell. The effects were found in persons who had not… Read More ›
Sustainability
Britain’s nuclear regulator so start approval process for Rolls-Royce’s small nuclear reactor
In a statement the British government said, it has asked its nuclear regulator to start the process for approving Rolls-Royce’s small- scale modular nuclear reactor, which policymakers hope will slash Britain’s dependence on fossil fuels and lower its carbon emissions…. Read More ›
Russian Rouble Sets A New Record Low Due To Thin Offshore Trade
On Monday, the Russian rouble hit a new low in weak offshore activity, with local markets suspended for trading until at least Wednesday. According to Refinitiv data, the rouble fell to 133.5 per dollar after closing at 121.037 on Friday…. Read More ›
US And Its European Allies Are Discussing A Ban On Russian Oil Imports
According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US and its European allies are considering blocking importing of Russian oil, and the White House is working with critical Congressional committees on imposing a ban of their own. European countries are significantly… Read More ›
Fitch, And Moody’s Have Both Downgraded Russia’s Sovereign Rating To Junk
Fitch and Moody’s reduced Russia’s sovereign ratings to “junk” level, a six-notch fall, citing Western sanctions that have questioned the country’s ability to service debt and weakened the economy. Russia’s financial institutions have been thrown into disorder as a result… Read More ›
Ukraine Government Raises $270 Million Through Sale Of War Bonds To Fund Its Fight Against Russia
The government of Ukraine has generated up to 8.14 billion Ukrainian hryvnia ($270 million) through selling war bonds, according to the ministry. The bonds will have an 11 percent yield and a one-year maturity, according to a tweet from the… Read More ›
Russian Users Who Have Been Sanctioned Blocked By Cryptocurrency Exchange Bianance
After Ukraine asked for a restriction on Russian users at key digital currency platforms, crypto exchange Binance told Reuters on Monday said that it was freezing the accounts of any Russian clients that have been targeted by sanctions, but it would not freeze… Read More ›
Western Sanctions On Russia Won’t Be Offset By Its Trade With China, Says The US
According to the White House, China’s commerce with Russia is insufficient to counterbalance the impact of US and European sanctions on Moscow. In the hours following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union… Read More ›
Taiwan Claims Its Semiconductor Makers Are Following Russia’s Export Regulations
Taiwanese companies that manufacture semiconductor chips are keeping up with the export controls imposed by the government to Russia. According to the Economy Ministry of Taiwan on Sunday, these controls were put in place as a part of Taiwan’s sanctions… Read More ›
Russian Planes Subjected To A Near-Total Airspace Prohibition To The West
Following an EU’s announcement that most European nations will implement flight bans, Russian airlines face a near-total airspace blockade to the country’s west. On Sunday, a formal decision on the measure is likely. European countries, one by one, announced that… Read More ›