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Australia ramps up flood relief operations, 10 dead
March 01, 2022 06:06 PM AEDT| By Bhawna GuptaHighlights According to police, the numbers of deaths have reached 10 after a woman was discovered dead inside a flooded home. People stranded on rooftops in eastern Australia were evacuated by military helicopters. The Mary, Logan, Brisbane, .....
Russia-Ukraine war: How West is using economic sanctions to punish Moscow
March 01, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By Kiara KhannaModern warfare is not limited to military attacks, bombs, and missiles but more than that. The Russian invasion has made clear that high finance is a more prominent weapon to send an economy crippling. Over the weekend, we saw the West imposing eco.....
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.....
At least 9 dead as major floods hit Australia's east coast
February 28, 2022 08:24 PM AEDT| By Bhawna GuptaHighlights Brisbane and its adjoining areas are experiencing the worst flooding since 2011. The officials stated that the current water level was 61 centimetres lower than the 4.46 metre flood level reached in 2011. Residents who were stranded.....
Russia-Ukraine war: President Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert
February 28, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By Bhawna GuptaRussian president Vladimir Putin on Sunday (February 27) raised the alert level on his nuclear weapons in an unprecedented escalation of tensions with the West. While Putin's troops and tanks pushed farther into Ukraine, closing in on Kyiv, Ukraine.....
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 .....
Australia to produce its next astronaut; invests A$65M to Australian Space Agency
February 25, 2022 08:18 PM AEDT| By RitwikaHighlights The Australian federal government has launched an investment plan to support the growth of the space industry in the nation. The objective of the investment is to find the successor or Andy Thomas. Andy Thomas was the last Australia.....
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. .....
What is NATO? What is its role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
February 25, 2022 06:29 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Russian military forces recently entered Ukraine armed with missiles and artillery. NATO has agreed to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Since Ukraine is technically not a member of NATO, its involvement in the issue has raised some.....
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.....
Russia declares war on Ukraine: How Biden & other world leaders are reacting
February 24, 2022 04:19 PM AEDT| By Khushboo JoshiIn a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin today (February 24) announced a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. Putin has also warned other nations that if they try to interfere with this Russian activity, it wou.....
Russia announces ‘military operation’ in Ukraine, warns West
February 24, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By Bhawna GuptaRussia will begin military operations in Eastern Ukraine, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, in what appears to be the final build-up to an attack that the US and its European allies have been trying to avoid for weeks through diplomati.....
Ukraine declares emergency, asks citizens to leave amid Russia threat
February 24, 2022 11:47 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights The situation at the Ukrainian border remained tense after President Vladimir Putin on Feb 21 recognized the sovereignty of the rebel-held Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has appealed for .....
What sanctions has Canada imposed on Russia over Ukraine crisis?
February 24, 2022 03:41 AM AEDT| By Sundeep RadeshHighlights Canada will be sending 460 more troops to Latvia to bolster Nato forces there Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Russia’s actions ‘brazen provocations’ Canada’s sanctions are not too different from the US&r.....
Emissions Targets Set by Large Firms: Promises Made - Promises Kept?
February 24, 2022 03:00 AM AEDT| By 3BL“Put your stakes in the ground to set expectations with your company’s investors and other stakeholders.” That is among the pieces of expert advice often offered to newly-named CEOs....
Trump’s Truth app tops Apple (AAPL) store downloads; Can it rival FB?
February 23, 2022 07:48 AM AEDT| By Versha JainTruth Social app, launched by ex-president Donald Trump-led Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), was downloaded around 170,000 times since its launch on the Apple Inc (AAPL) store app on Sunday evening. Although Trump’s clash with Face.....
World Environment Center Elects 2022 Board Officers
February 23, 2022 06:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLFebruary 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The World Environment Center (WEC) Board of Directors has elected new Officers to lead the organization in 2022. The Board thanks its outgoing Chair, Scott Tew, VP Sust...
