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Ukraine-Russia war: Is the world at the cusp of nuclear catastrophe?
March 12, 2022 12:09 AM AEDT| 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.....

Moderna boosts vaccine development, soon to start recruitment drive
March 10, 2022 05:04 PM AEDT| 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.....

IPCC Issues Dire Warning on Climate Change: Time Is Running Out
March 09, 2022 02:35 AM AEDT| By 3BLThe scientific consensus is that climate change is responsible for warming of temperatures, rising seas as icebergs melt, greater intensity of storms (hurricanes, cyclones, and super rainstorms), and...

3BL Media Updates 3BL Professional Platform With 'Meet the Audience' Data
March 09, 2022 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLNORTHAMPTON, Mass., March 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ – 3BL Media, the world's leading communications partner for purpose-driven organizations, announced today the release of enhanced “meet yo...

3BL Media Updates 3BL Professional Platform With 'Meet the Audience' Data
March 09, 2022 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLNORTHAMPTON, Mass., March 8, 2022 /3BL Media/ – 3BL Media, the world's leading communications partner for purpose-driven organizations, announced today the release of enhanced “meet yo...

Uniqlo to keep its stores open in Russia amid turmoil
March 08, 2022 04:01 PM AEDT| 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 05, 2022 03:13 AM AEDT| 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.....

Plastic pollution: UN makes 'historic' move toward global pact
March 04, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights UN is all set to develop the world's first plastic pollution treaty, hailed as the most crucial multilateral climate agreement since the historic 2015 Paris treaty. World leaders have agreed to develop a treaty to deal with the issue.....

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
March 04, 2022 04:11 AM AEDT| By Sundeep RadeshOn February 24, Russia began a military invasion into Ukraine. While it was not surprising it was shocking, given the relative peace Europe had been in for nearly a century. But how did we get here? To get to the bottom of that, let’s backtra.....

Russian billionaire loses mega yacht ‘Dilbar’ on Ukraine invasion
March 03, 2022 08:02 PM AEDT| By Khushboo JoshiHighlights German authorities have seized a Russian billionaire owned superyacht. The superyacht – Dilbar, was custom built in more than 52 months and is the world’s largest yacht valued at around US$600 million. The US is ta.....

What to expect at Apple’s (AAPL) spring event next week?
March 03, 2022 09:37 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Apple's 5G-capable iPhones have been a major part of its focus lately. Apple generally hosts three events annually to launch new products. The iPhone maker saw solid sales in iPhones, Mac, wearables, and gadgets during the holiday .....

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022
March 03, 2022 02:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLCSRHub CEO and Co-founder Cynthia Figge is speaking at the Future in Review (FiRe) 2022 Conference: Technology Driving a Brighter Future.Cynthia will be speaking on Capturing Carbon: Neutral or Negati...

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022
March 03, 2022 02:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLCSRHub CEO and Co-founder Cynthia Figge is speaking at the Future in Review (FiRe) 2022 Conference: Technology Driving a Brighter Future.Cynthia will be speaking on Capturing Carbon: Neutral or Negati...

Australia floods: Received 6,700 claims, early to gauge financial hit, says IAG
March 01, 2022 12:04 PM AEDT| By AshishHighlights Insurance Australia Group has said that it had received nearly 6,700 claims related to floods-hitting south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales. On Monday, another major Australian insurance major Suncorp said that it had re.....

What happened at Beijing Olympics 2022?
March 01, 2022 11:54 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainThe winter sports gala that began on February 4 ended on February 20. This year the Winter Olympics took place in Beijing, China. In the midst of the Olympics, several athletes and coaches had complained about the food, training equipment and harsh.....

Finland to supply arms, Turkey blocks Russian warships in Ukraine’s aid
March 01, 2022 08:49 AM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights In a historic move, Finland has agreed to supply weapons to Ukraine. Turkey has blocked the passage of Russian warships in the Black Sea. Switzerland restricts banks from taking on new business with EU-blacklisted entities.....

Energy giant BP exits Russian Rosneft grieved by Ukraine invasion
February 28, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights British energy giant BP to exit from Russian Rosneft in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine. BP believes the Russian exit is in best long-term interest of all its shareholders. BP’s exit puts the spotlight on other Western .....

Portugal’s EDP Renewables to make Singapore its APAC clean energy hub
February 25, 2022 07:37 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Portugal’s EDP Renewables invests SG$1.1 billion in Singapore’s Sunseap. EDPR looks forward to making Singapore its APAC region clean energy hub. EDPR and Sunseap to reap synergy benefits of Singapore Green Plan 2030. .....

Russia, Ukraine Stand-off: How will it impact NZ growth funds?
February 24, 2022 07:47 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Russia declares war on Ukraine. Economic sanctions imposed by the US. Growth funds and KiwiSaver to sell their share held in Russian companies. Even as Russia launched a full-scale invasion campaign against Ukraine, New Z.....

Here’s why Ukraine is so important for Russia and the West
February 24, 2022 05:35 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairHighlights Russia will begin military operations in Eastern Ukraine, announced President Putin today Europe and West would bear the brunt of Putin’s move as supplies from Russia and Ukraine might get impacted. Russia-Ukraine crisis can p.....