In a statement Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, Canberra will soon introduce legislation to make social media giants provide details of users who post defamatory comments. The development comes at a time when the Australian government is looking to… Read More ›
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Exit of high carbon industries likely to heighten systemic risks in financial markets: PBOC official
On Monday, in a statement state-owned Shanghai Securities News said citing a central bank official, with high-carbon industries pulling out of China is likely to lead to a possible re-evaluation of invested financial resources; it is also likely to strengthen… Read More ›
Washington and Beijing to collaborate in G20 summit: South China Morning Post
In a report, the South China Morning Post said, the United States and China are expected to set aside their differences and focus on the challenges of controlling and stopping the pandemic when leaders of the G20 nations hold talks… Read More ›
India mulling introduction of new law to protect foreign investments
According to two officials with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, the Indian government is planning on bringing a new law to safeguard foreign investment in the country, by speeding up dispute resolutions. In the initial 40-page draft by… Read More ›
No concrete or credible proposal received on replacing Irish backstop: Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney
Britain is staring at a cliffhanger Brexit. On Friday, according to a statement from Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, the British government has yet to make credible and concrete proposals on replacing the mechanism known as the Irish backstop in… Read More ›
The EU to launch Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for trade with Iran
The SPV underscores the EU’s intent to stick to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. At the onset, this alternative clearing house will focus on food, aid and humanitarian needs rather than on trade. On Thursday, in a significant development, two… Read More ›
Iran in touch with other signatories of 2015 nuclear accord
The European Union is making headway in its efforts to legally continue economic ties with Tehran. With U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil coming into force, Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi stated, Iran is in touch with other signatories of… Read More ›