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A timeline of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter
October 28, 2022 12:55 AM EDT| By TamnnaLast night, SpaceX founder Elon Musk formally closed the long-awaited Twitter acquisition in a US$44 billion deal and commenced his authority by firing multiple top executives, including the CEO, Parag Agrawal.
Australia provides monetary support to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
June 21, 2022 02:09 PM EDT| By Aditi SarkarSri Lanka's economic crisis is turning worse day by day with a shortage of food, health, fuel and power supply. Recently, Australia has pledged to provide AU$50 million in Official Development Assistance to Sri Lanka to meet its urgent food and healt...
Latest on monkeypox outbreak: Which countries have reported it so far?
May 19, 2022 10:15 PM EDT| By Aditi SarkarRecently, 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.....
Which are world’s five costliest cities to rent an apartment?
April 30, 2022 10:52 AM EDT| By AshishHighlights 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.....
Musk’s ‘cocaine’ tweet creates stir: Is he serious about buying Coca-Cola?
April 28, 2022 01:48 AM EDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights 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
April 28, 2022 12:58 AM EDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights 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...
Apollo Global aims to assist in financing of Twitter’s bid
April 19, 2022 02:37 AM EDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights 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.....
Ukraine's health services under severe strain amid war
April 08, 2022 10:07 AM EDT| By Aditi SarkarHighlights 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.....
Shane Warne: a light that shone beyond cricket
April 01, 2022 10:30 AM EDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsIt’s a rare occurrence when the sudden death of a person, who wouldn’t know your name if they tripped over you, affects one in much the same way as the death of a beloved friend or family member. I have a very vivid memory of walking d.....
Russian forces leaving Chernobyl plant amid radiation sickness: Reports
April 01, 2022 01:21 AM EDT| By Bhawna GuptaHighlights The occupants, who seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and other facilities in the exclusion zone, have been infected. They started off in two columns towards the Ukrainian border. The OHCHR recorded 3,167 civilian casualties i.....
Are radiation risks exaggerated? How safe are nuclear power plants?
March 26, 2022 05:12 AM EDT| By Nitish KumarHighlights Nuclear power plants account for nearly 10% of the global electricity supply. The Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters have shown consequences of radiation leaks and the extent of damage they can cause. Amid rising climate cata.....
Aussie travel sector gets funding boost; Hong Kong lifts flight ban
March 21, 2022 06:13 AM EDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Australia’s travel sector certainly needs a rebound after being isolated from the world for over two years. Good news awaits travel-hungry Aussies as Hong Kong lifts its ban on Australian tourists. The Australian governm.....
How latest COVID-19 lockdown in China can cause trade disruption
March 16, 2022 05:23 AM EDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights China is observing a surge in Omicron cases, which can hamper international businesses dependent on the country. The country is imposing strict restrictions followed by mass testing and quarantine facilities. The number of companies.....
How biotechnology can help amid high food inflation
March 16, 2022 05:15 AM EDT| By Aditi SarkarHighlights Global food prices have rocketed to hover near the levels reached during the global food crises of 2007-08 and 2010-11 Genetic modification of crops could be a potential solution for increasing crop yield Plant tissue culture .....
COVID-19: What’s the buzz around fourth booster jab?
March 15, 2022 06:23 AM EDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla stated that a fourth COVID-19 booster dose would be necessary to curtail the spread of infections. In the US, individuals will need a third primary shot that will have to be administered at least 28 day.....
Ukraine-Russia war: Is the world at the cusp of nuclear catastrophe?
March 11, 2022 08:09 AM EST| By Nitish KumarThe Russia-Ukraine war has started the debate over the likelihood of Russia using its nuclear arsenal. Russia, boasting one of the world’s largest stockpiles of nuclear weapons, is capable of launching them from air, water and land. On the ot.....
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US stocks slip after CPI tops 7.9% YoY; AMZN, CRWD rise
March 10, 2022 05:44 PM EST| By Versha JainBenchmark US indices retreated from the previous day’s gains to close lower on Thursday, March 10, after US inflation touched another 40-year high in February, fuelled by higher energy costs. The Labor Department said the consumer price index...
Moderna boosts vaccine development, soon to start recruitment drive
March 10, 2022 01:04 AM EST| By SamtaHighlights Spikevax’s Moderna has boosted its vaccine development in Australia. The company expects to launch a local manufacturing plant by the end of 2024. It will soon start its recruitment drive to ensure enough talent.&n.....
Uniqlo to keep its stores open in Russia amid turmoil
March 08, 2022 12:01 AM EST| By Aditi SahaHighlights Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing manufacturer, will continue to operate in Russia amid turmoil. Since Putin invaded Ukraine, big corporations, ranging from Disney to Apple, have exited the Russian market. There have been appeals for a bo.....
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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52
March 04, 2022 11:13 AM EST| By Daniel Paul JohnsCricket legend Shane Warne has died at the age of 52, his manager James Erskine said in a statement early on Saturday. The former test leg spinner was found unresponsive in his vila in Thailand after a suspected heart attack, Erskine said. Warne i.....
