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Has COVID-19 pandemic proven more hostile to developing economies?
January 14, 2022 02:35 PM GMT| By Anam SiddiquiHighlights Unlike advanced economies, developing countries would not be able to achieve pre-pandemic economic levels by 2023. As per the WHO, 85% of people in Africa have not received a single COVID-19 vaccine dose, while 36 countries hav.....
How to improve your work from home set up for the third year of the pandemic?
December 31, 2021 03:31 AM GMT| By Toshiva JainWhen the coronavirus pandemic hit, several researchers had predicted that this virus is going to stay with us for a couple of years at least. However, the general public was optimistic and with the efficient rollout of vaccines, everybody thought t.....
What does UK government’s study reveal about Omicron?
December 30, 2021 09:42 AM GMT| By Team Kalkine MediaA highly mutated and the most transmissible variant of coronavirus, Omicron is rapidly becoming the dominant global strain of COVID-19 virus. The first case of Omicron was detected in South Africa and cases have taken off rapidly from there onwards.....
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What’s Driving ITV PLC Shares Higher After the £1.6bn Sky Deal?
July 27, 2026 02:10 PM BST| By Divya SoodITV PLC (LSE:ITV) gained1.64% on 27th July 2026, according to the market data provided, as investors continued to assess one of the most significant strategic developments in the broadcaster's recent history: the proposed sale of its Media & Entertainment operations to Sky.
Latest global tally of COVID-19 cases & the spread of Omicron variant!
December 23, 2021 04:21 AM GMT| By Team Kalkine MediaCOVID-19 cases are on a surge once again as the virus continues to emerge in new forms due to mutations. The pandemic has already caused a devastating effect on the world demographics and now, new variants are adding to the challenges in its diagno.....
Reality check: Can current COVID-19 vaccines fight Omicron?
December 21, 2021 05:35 AM GMT| By Team Kalkine MediaA new strain of coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, Omicron has become a hot topic of discussion worldwide for its increasing number of cases across different countries. The United Nations’ specialised agency for international public health, World Healt.....
Can COVID-19 vaccines help protect from Omicron variant?
December 12, 2021 11:51 PM GMT| By ManishaOne of the words that are looming over everything else these days is ‘Omicron.’ Omicron is the name of the new variant B.1.1.529 of SARS-CoV-2. It has been designated as a variant of concern (VOC), on the basis of advice from WHO’.....
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What Does Bloomsbury's Google Collaboration Mean for Investors?
July 27, 2026 11:34 AM BST| By Divya SoodAs of 27 July 2026, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (LSE:BMY) shares were up1.81%, extending a positive period for the independent publisher following two important developments in July: a reassuring AGM trading update and confirmation that Bloomsbury will receive proceeds from the landmark$1.5 billion Anthropic copyright …
Will the Wuhan-born coronavirus continue to impact our lives in 2022?
December 07, 2021 05:36 AM GMT| By Kiara KhannaWhen will Covid-19 end? When will life come back to normal? Will we ever get rid of the masks and the fear that this pandemic has induced upon us in the last two years? There are numerable questions around coronavirus with no definite answer insight....
Global hospitality businesses stare at losses as Omicron fears endure
December 05, 2021 03:14 PM GMT| By AbhijeetHighlights Sharp resurgence of Covid cases in European countries has increased the uncertainty France has registered more than 50,000 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Saturday Covid-led cancellations and unwillingness of people has increased trouble.....
Can Omicron cause more damage than other COVID-19 variants? the latest findings
December 04, 2021 01:42 PM GMT| By AshishOmicron is the latest buzzword worldwide after the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently flagged coronavirus strain B.1.1.529 (Omicron). Based on the preliminary evidence, scientists at the WHO are of the view that the people who previously cont.....
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Can Defence and Nuclear Demand Drive Goodwin's Next Growth Phase?
July 27, 2026 11:24 AM BST| By Divya SoodGoodwin PLC (LSE:GDWN) gained2.58% on 27th July 2026, according to the market data provided, as investors continued to show interest in the specialist engineering group and its exposure to defence, nuclear, energy and industrial markets.
Merck’s drug raises hope for oral COVID-19 treatment
October 03, 2021 09:48 AM BST| By Anam SiddiquiMerck and Co (NYSE: MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics have announced promising results from the Phase 3 Clinical trial of a new oral drug, molnupiravir. The drug could reduce the risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 by 50%. The positi.....
What is Rapid Antigen Testing? All you should know about it
September 29, 2021 02:13 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanA Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) is one of the quickest ways to test if you have COVID-19 infection or not. It is mostly used in situations when a patient needs it for quick clarity. The test is being widely used in the US, European countries, and India. N...
Anti-lockdown protests erupt in Melbourne even as COVID-19 cases spike
September 21, 2021 09:37 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights Protests against lockdown continue in Australia’s major cities. Cases in Victoria have spiked to a new high. The country reported 11 deaths on Monday. Anti-lockdown protests rocked Australia’s second most populous c.....
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Is Baltic Classifieds Positioned for Long-Term Digital Marketplace Growth?
July 27, 2026 10:55 AM BST| By Divya SoodBaltic Classifieds Group PLC shares gained1.89% today (27 July 2026), placing the digital marketplace operator among the stronger-performing London-listed shares during Monday's session.
How long will COVID-19 pandemic last? Will it continue into 2022?
September 14, 2021 12:13 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaAs the world is battling its once-in-a-hundred-years deadly contagion in the form of COVID-19 pandemic, the people are eagerly awaiting its end. The question on the end of the pandemic is on the mind of many people. But no one can give a definitiv.....
Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11 document
September 13, 2021 08:37 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights The FBI has commenced declassifying the files on 9/11 terror attack. The declassifying of the documents coincided with the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks The documents reveal the logistical support provided to two of the Sau.....
APAC markets see a muted week; China emerges as outperformer
September 10, 2021 09:45 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights China, Japan markets have outperformed other markets. COVID-19 continues to weigh heavy on Aussie equities. The KOSPI has been the worst performer in the region. In a muted week for the Asia Pacific equities, Chinese shar.....
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Could WPP's Restructuring Become the Catalyst Investors Are Waiting For?
July 27, 2026 10:44 AM BST| By Divya SoodWPP PLC shares gained1.91% today (27 July 2026), extending a tentative recovery following a difficult period for the global advertising and marketing group.
COVID-19: A week that wreaked havoc in Australia
September 10, 2021 08:36 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights The country saw 32% jump in the weekly cases. Thursday witnessed the highest number of cases reported by the country since the pandemic’s onset. Almost two-thirds of the country have now been vaccinated – at least with o.....
Lockdown to end soon? NSW inching closer to 70% vaccination milestone
September 09, 2021 09:35 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights NSW will start reopening the state after three months of COVID-19 lockdown. Australia is set to start vaccine passport services within weeks. Airline stocks continue to be battered. Australia’s most populous provinc.....
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COVID-19 upturn stalls reopening of Australia’s travel bubble with New Zealand
September 09, 2021 08:13 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe reopening of Australia NZ travel bubble has received another setback after New Zealand’s Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins brushed off the possibility of resuming quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia in the near future......
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Is Civil Aerospace Still Rolls-Royce's Biggest Growth Engine?
July 27, 2026 09:48 AM BST| By Divya SoodRolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.)shares advanced1.09% on 27 July 2026, putting the FTSE 100 engineering group among today's notable gainers. The increase comes just days before Rolls-Royce is scheduled to publish its 2026 half-year financial results on30 July 2026.
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How feasible is travel ban amidst Australian tourism woes
September 03, 2021 03:14 PM BST| By Anam SiddiquiHighlights Australia has extended its international travel ban until mid-December, intending to fully vaccinate 80% of its adult population by then. Export revenue from international education plunged 28% in one year, according to A.....
Asia Pacific markets close in green
August 30, 2021 11:35 AM BST| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights Most APAC markets began the week on a positive note. Australia recorded an unprecedented surge in fresh COVID-19 cases. Investors are keeping track of Meituan results. Asia Pacific shares on Monday closed mostly in the green, w.....
