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 Seven Group (ASX:SVW) and Shell agree to develop Crux gas field 

Seven Group (ASX:SVW) and Shell agree to develop Crux gas field 

May 30, 2022 06:50 PM AEST| By Ritwika

Highlights The development of Crux gas field will bring down the rising demand for natural gas.  Construction of the Crux will begin this year, and the gas field is expected to produce LNG in 2027.  The project’s estimated cost...

 Landmark move as WHO agrees to adopt a sustainable financing model

Landmark move as WHO agrees to adopt a sustainable financing model

May 27, 2022 04:01 PM AEST| By Aditi Sarkar

Highlights WHO has come up with a sustainable financing model at the 75th World Health Assembly Member states of WHO have agreed to increase the portion of their contribution to WHO’s budget from 16% to 50% WHO’s portion of income .....

 Monkeypox outbreak: All you need to know

Monkeypox outbreak: All you need to know

May 25, 2022 05:06 PM AEST| By Aditi Sarkar

Highlights Over 130 cases of monkeypox have been reported from around 19 countries. The most common symptoms of monkeypox include an acute unexplained rash, fever, headache, and profound weakness Some cases of monkeypox have no direct travel l...

 New PM Albo in Quad meeting today: What's on agenda

New PM Albo in Quad meeting today: What's on agenda

May 24, 2022 03:18 PM AEST| By Akanksha Vashisht

Highlights PM Anthony Albanese is attending the Quad summit in Tokyo just days after his party won the election. All four member nations of the Quad are meeting to discuss their concerns regarding China. Australian PM would be cementing the co.....

 Latest on monkeypox outbreak: Which countries have reported it so far?

Latest on monkeypox outbreak: Which countries have reported it so far?

May 20, 2022 12:15 PM AEST| By Aditi Sarkar

Recently, many countries, including the UK, US, and European countries, have been reporting the cases of monkeypox disease. Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by monkeypox virus, generally related to travel to West Africa. It is a mild an.....

 Federal election 2022:  Big update on last day to register for postal vote

Federal election 2022: Big update on last day to register for postal vote

May 18, 2022 03:14 PM AEST| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights In Australia, election preparedness is in full swing as the country is scheduled to go to the polls on 21 May, 2022. The AEC today notified that voters must submit their postal vote applications to the AEC by no later than 6 PM on We.....

 Federal election: Bulldozer leadership ‘served Australia well’, says Morrison

Federal election: Bulldozer leadership ‘served Australia well’, says Morrison

May 18, 2022 01:19 PM AEST| By Bhawna Gupta

Despite Australia's pandemic death rate approaching 8000, Prime Minister Scott Morrison used his self-description as a "bulldozer" to defend his record on COVID, saying it served the country well. Morrison is campaigning in suburban Geelong today,.....

 Which is the world’s new most valuable company? It's not Apple

Which is the world’s new most valuable company? It's not Apple

May 15, 2022 12:17 AM AEST| By Arpit Verma

last year. Saudi Aramco has become the most valuable company in the world dethroning consumer electronics giant Apple Inc. A staggering surge in crude oil prices has driven shares of the oil giant while tech stocks slumped on Wednesday, 11 May ....

 Which are world’s five costliest cities to rent an apartment?

Which are world’s five costliest cities to rent an apartment?

May 01, 2022 12:52 AM AEST| By Ashish

Highlights Cost of renting is one of the biggest expenses for anyone seeking a house to live in. The cost varies from city to city. So, one has to carefully choose a place for living, keeping in mind his total wage. The cost of renting an.....

 A sneak peek into three biggest financial losses in modern history

A sneak peek into three biggest financial losses in modern history

April 30, 2022 12:56 AM AEST| By Ashish

Highlights Timing the share market is among the most challenging tasks for investors. It takes comprehensive and lengthy research to navigate the market. There are instances where wrong trades have resulted in decimating billions of do.....

 Musk’s ‘cocaine’ tweet creates stir: Is he serious about buying Coca-Cola?

Musk’s ‘cocaine’ tweet creates stir: Is he serious about buying Coca-Cola?

April 28, 2022 03:48 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Highlights Elon Musk purchased 100% stake in Twitter for approximately US$44 billion earlier this week. Earlier, the SpaceX founder had said that he wanted to unlock the “extraordinary potential” of the micro-blogging site. Musk ha...

 Decoding the saga of “free speech” on Twitter

Decoding the saga of “free speech” on Twitter

April 28, 2022 02:58 PM AEST| By Toshiva Jain

Highlights Elon Musk bought Twitter for US$44 million, stating that the social network has tremendous potential to be unlocked. Musk wants to boost Twitter by easing censorship restrictions and inculcating new algorithms for its better function...

 Will Netflix end password sharing and bring in ads?

Will Netflix end password sharing and bring in ads?

April 23, 2022 12:06 AM AEST| By Toshiva Jain

Binge-watching captured significant light in the lives of people globally during the Covid-19 pandemic. When all other means for “chilling” were restricted, binge-watching became the go-to rescuer. “Netflix and chill” has be.....

 Apollo Global aims to assist in financing of Twitter’s bid

Apollo Global aims to assist in financing of Twitter’s bid

April 19, 2022 04:37 PM AEST| By Aditi Saha

Highlights According to media reports, Apollo Global has shown an interest in assisting with a Twitter acquisition. Last week, Musk offered to purchase Twitter Inc. for US$43 billion. Last Friday, Twitter Inc implemented a “poi.....

 Zuck Bucks- latest digital currency scheme brewing at Meta?

Zuck Bucks- latest digital currency scheme brewing at Meta?

April 18, 2022 12:37 AM AEST| By Toshiva Jain

Highlights Meta seems to be exploring digital currencies passionately to compensate for the decline in revenues due to fall in global usage of Facebook and Instagram. Unlike Diem and other common digital currencies, Zuck Bucks will not be based...

 Ukraine's health services under severe strain amid war

Ukraine's health services under severe strain amid war

April 09, 2022 12:07 AM AEST| By Aditi Sarkar

Highlights The continued Russia-Ukraine war for over a month now has put a severe strain on the Ukrainian healthcare system From 24 February to 29 March, the UN has recorded 3,090 civilian casualties with 1,189 deaths. World Health Organizatio.....

 US Senate agrees to suspend Russia’s trade status; should Australia follow suit?

US Senate agrees to suspend Russia’s trade status; should Australia follow suit?

April 09, 2022 12:00 AM AEST| By Akanksha Vashisht

Highlights The US Senate has voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, suspending its MFN status. Australia has placed a series of travel and financial sanctions against prominent Russian figures. Nations are examining supply-side c.....

 WHO voices concerns about Ukraine on World Health Day

WHO voices concerns about Ukraine on World Health Day

April 08, 2022 07:15 PM AEST| By Aditi Sarkar

Highlights This year, the 72nd World Health Day was celebrated with the slogan "Our Planet, Our Health." The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for an equitable health service around the globe. The WHO is finding the best ways to deliv.....

 Australia to make hypersonic missiles with the US and the UK

Australia to make hypersonic missiles with the US and the UK

April 06, 2022 12:45 PM AEST| By Aditi Saha

Highlights Australia, the US and the UK have allied to bolster security measures in the face of mounting worries over China and Russia. The three nations have committed to work together on electronic warfare capabilities and hypersonic weapons......

 Australia-India 'groundbreaking' trade deal: How will it benefit both nations?

Australia-India 'groundbreaking' trade deal: How will it benefit both nations?

April 04, 2022 06:21 PM AEST| By Akanksha Vashisht

Highlights Australia and India have virtually signed the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA). Both countries have been working on such an agreement for over a decade, which has now strengthened their economic part.....

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