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Has COVID-19 pandemic proven more hostile to developing economies?
January 14, 2022 06:35 AM PST| 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 30, 2021 07:31 PM PST| 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.....
Latest global tally of COVID-19 cases & the spread of Omicron variant!
December 22, 2021 08:21 PM PST| 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.....
Iran Policy Debate and Election Law Changes Advance in US House
July 17, 2026 06:35 PM PDT| By Vinay LochavHouse lawmakers have progressed with a legislative proposal that pairs funding for Iran-related defense measures with revisions to election laws, creating waves in financial markets. The bill has driven gains in defense sector stocks while elevating concerns about rising geopolitical tensions. Investors are adjusting …
Reality check: Can current COVID-19 vaccines fight Omicron?
December 20, 2021 09:35 PM PST| 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 03:51 PM PST| 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’.....
Will the Wuhan-born coronavirus continue to impact our lives in 2022?
December 06, 2021 09:36 PM PST| 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....
Canton Strategic (NASDAQ: CNTN)’s Market Cap Faces Sector Pressures After Board Vote
July 17, 2026 06:33 PM PDT| By Vinay LochavCanton Strategic Holdings has solidified its leadership for the near term after shareholders approved all seven director nominees at its annual meeting. The vote, which included a substantial portion of the company’s outstanding shares, ensures continuity in governance through the next annual meeting or …
Can Omicron cause more damage than other COVID-19 variants? the latest findings
December 04, 2021 05:42 AM PST| 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.....
Merck’s drug raises hope for oral COVID-19 treatment
October 03, 2021 01:48 AM PDT| 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 28, 2021 06:13 PM PDT| 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...
China Import Prices Climb to Highest Level Since 2008, Adding to U.S. Inflation Pressures
July 17, 2026 06:33 PM PDT| By Vinay LochavU.S. import prices rose unexpectedly last month, with a notable increase in the cost of goods from China reaching levels not seen in over a decade. The 0.3% monthly gain defied forecasts of a decline, as higher non-energy prices countered a drop in energy …
Anti-lockdown protests erupt in Melbourne even as COVID-19 cases spike
September 21, 2021 01:37 AM PDT| 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.....
How long will COVID-19 pandemic last? Will it continue into 2022?
September 13, 2021 04:13 PM PDT| 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 12:37 AM PDT| 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.....
Danish Blue-Chip Index Slides 0.89% as Rate Cut Bets Fade
July 17, 2026 06:33 PM PDT| By Vinay LochavDenmark’s benchmark stock index extended losses as investors pulled back from rate-sensitive sectors, reflecting growing skepticism over near-term monetary easing. The OMX Copenhagen 20 fell 0.89% at the close, marking its steepest decline in over a month as bond yields climbed and the krone …
APAC markets see a muted week; China emerges as outperformer
September 10, 2021 01:45 AM PDT| 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.....
COVID-19: A week that wreaked havoc in Australia
September 10, 2021 12:36 AM PDT| 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 01:35 AM PDT| 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.....
Democratic Socialist Momentum Shifts US Policy Debate, Unsettles Key Sectors
July 17, 2026 06:33 PM PDT| By Vinay LochavA growing wave of support for democratic socialist candidates is altering the US political environment, prompting financial markets to adjust their expectations for future government policies. This change, evident in recent voter surveys, has led to a shift away from defense and traditional energy …
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COVID-19 upturn stalls reopening of Australia’s travel bubble with New Zealand
September 09, 2021 12:13 AM PDT| 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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How feasible is travel ban amidst Australian tourism woes
September 03, 2021 07:14 AM PDT| 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 03:35 AM PDT| 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.....
Dubai Media Office Denies Explosion Sounds in Downtown Dubai
July 17, 2026 06:33 PM PDT| By Vinay LochavDubai’s official communications channel announced that residents and visitors in the central business district heard no blast noises despite circulating rumors tied to a purported U.S. strike in Iran. The clarification arrived as regional security concerns rose following allegations of attacks on Iran’s Bandar …
COVID-19: NSW records highest ever single-day tally
August 30, 2021 12:02 AM PDT| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights New South Wales has reported the highest number of single day infections. Most cases in the country are locally transmitted. NSW mulls to open up pubs, cafes, and restaurants once 70% of the population is vaccinated. Aust.....
Asia Pacific markets mixed; all eyes on Powell’s Jackson Hole speech
August 26, 2021 11:11 PM PDT| By Furquan MoharkanAsia-Pacific shares were trading mixed on Friday as investors remained guarded ahead of the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole symposium where Fed Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking. In Australia, the benchmark ASX200 pared early losses o...
