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 Here’s how AI can help treat COVID-19 patients

Here’s how AI can help treat COVID-19 patients

September 17, 2021 06:11 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights  Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare can help in disease prevention, diagnosis, as well as in developing customised treatments. The current COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new research to use artificial inte.....

 Decoding inflation: What is it and how does it impact economy of a country?

Decoding inflation: What is it and how does it impact economy of a country?

September 17, 2021 01:18 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Governments across the world bother about mostly two economic indicators – inflation and gross domestic product (GDP). The latter shows the economic might of the country; higher the GDP growth of the country, the better positioned its governmen...

 ‘Fuming over Australia's submarine deal, France cancels US gala’

‘Fuming over Australia's submarine deal, France cancels US gala’

September 17, 2021 12:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

France has moved to cancel the gala to commemorate the “240th Anniversary of the Battle of the Capes,” after Australia abruptly cancelled submarine contract with the European nation and opted for a one with the US. Representative Ima.....

 AUKUS: Australia, UK, US join forces to stave off Chinese threat

AUKUS: Australia, UK, US join forces to stave off Chinese threat

September 16, 2021 08:15 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights  US, UK and Australia have joined hands to thwart the Chinese influence in Indo Pacific The partnership has been named as AUKUS. This follows up Quad – a partnership between US, Australia, Japan and India &ndash.....

 Healthcare giants on track to develop COVID-19 booster shot over waning post-vaccine immunity

Healthcare giants on track to develop COVID-19 booster shot over waning post-vaccine immunity

September 16, 2021 06:50 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

A COVID-19 booster shot is an additional dose administered after the protection obtained from the original doses starts to drop. The booster or a third dose is meant to help people maintain their immunity level for a longer period. RELATED ARTICLE.....

 Australia to get nuclear submarines amidst growing tension in South-China Sea

Australia to get nuclear submarines amidst growing tension in South-China Sea

September 16, 2021 02:31 PM AEST| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights US President Joe Biden has said that the US will share secret nuclear technology to assist Australia in shifting to nuclear-powered boats. A trilateral partnership was unveiled Wednesday between US, UK and Australia. The new partner.....

 Confused about crypto jargons? Here are 10 basic terms to know

Confused about crypto jargons? Here are 10 basic terms to know

September 16, 2021 11:11 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

With the cryptocurrency mania gripping the world, the digital asset is attracting more and more investors with time. With the increasing investor base, there has to be an increase in investor awareness. While most people have heard of cryptocurrency,...

 What exactly is September effect? Is it real?

What exactly is September effect? Is it real?

September 15, 2021 07:52 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Since the beginning of this month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow 30) has corrected by 2.2%, NASDAQ Composite by 1.5%, and S&P 500 by 1.8%. Outside Wall Street, most other indices except for Japan, India and China have declined. This ab.....

 iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

September 15, 2021 10:56 AM AEST| By Manika

Highlights iPhone launches iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. It delivers camera innovations and enhanced battery life. Apple on Wednesday launched iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which are the next-generation smartphones and feature beau.....

 Google fined for abusing mobile market dominance in South Korea

Google fined for abusing mobile market dominance in South Korea

September 14, 2021 07:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights  The South Korea’s antitrust agency fined Google for abusing market dominance. Google has been investigated for allegedly using its market position to block smartphone makers as per Korea Fair Trade Commission. The regula.....

 UN warns of starvation crisis in Afghanistan; one million children ‘could die’

UN warns of starvation crisis in Afghanistan; one million children ‘could die’

September 14, 2021 11:48 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights UNICEF warns of one million starvation cases by this year in Afghanistan. The UN body’s chief fears that many will die of starvation. 600,000 people, more than half of whom are children, have been displaced by conflict. O.....

 Apple iPhone 13 launch: Five things to know about California Streaming event

Apple iPhone 13 launch: Five things to know about California Streaming event

September 14, 2021 11:10 AM AEST| By Ashish

Apple is all set for the launch of its much-hyped grand event scheduled on 14 September. The Apple’s fall event, titled California Streaming, will be hosted virtually and is highly expected to unveil four new iPhone models-- iPhone 13, iPhone.....

 Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11 document

Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11 document

September 13, 2021 05:37 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights 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.....

 How does a vaccine work? How effective is Pfizer vaccine?

How does a vaccine work? How effective is Pfizer vaccine?

September 13, 2021 03:14 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

With lockdowns failing to subside the raging COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines seem to be our only antidote against the deadly virus. Effectiveness of the jabs can be contended, but then the world does not have many options on the table to experiment wit.....

 Why are investors in rapture over one vaccine jab for COVID-19 and Flu?

Why are investors in rapture over one vaccine jab for COVID-19 and Flu?

September 12, 2021 04:46 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Combining COVID-19 and flu protection in one vaccine is a novel concept that Moderna and Novavax have adopted. RELATED READ: Moderna Inc (MRNA) & Novavax Inc (NVAX): Two stocks in focus Tuesday Moderna’s New Development Candidate - mRNA.....

 What’s latest with Jeff Bezos' space quest and beyond?

What’s latest with Jeff Bezos' space quest and beyond?

September 12, 2021 02:56 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has always been in the spotlight for some or other reasons, be it travelling to space or funding anti-aging technology. This article would look at some latest developments from Bezos that brought him to the spotlight. ALS.....

 Digitalisation to push mobile payments to double-digit growth by 2028

Digitalisation to push mobile payments to double-digit growth by 2028

September 12, 2021 01:55 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Many industries have taken the front-row lead during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the industries that indeed received a kick during the pandemic was the mobile payment industry. With lockdown and restrictions, people chose the mobile payment syste.....

 9/11 repercussions continue to reflect 20 years on

9/11 repercussions continue to reflect 20 years on

September 11, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

It was around 7 pm Indian Standard Time on a September Tuesday evening, 20 years back. I was a kid back then. My father came into the living room and switched on the television in a hushed and worried way. I wondered why! As soon as the TV switched...

 Why Psychological distress matters for Australia?

Why Psychological distress matters for Australia?

September 11, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights  Mental health is affected by various socioeconomic considerations and affects the individual and the people around them. The Australian government is focusing on the two key priorities- mental health and suicide prevention. In.....

 China lobbies Australia for support to join CPTPP despite row

China lobbies Australia for support to join CPTPP despite row

September 10, 2021 09:35 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights  China is lobbying the Australian Government for help to join Trade Pact despite worsening geopolitical issues. The Chinese embassy highlighted that China is Australia’s largest trading partner. The call for support came .....

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