CARBON EMITTERS ARE FAILING TO DISCLOSE CLIMATE RISKS
A lack of detail in financial reporting will dramatically reduce firms' chances of meeting global emissions targets, researchers have warned
CHINA AND FRANCE DENOUNCE THE US NUCLEAR SUB PACT WITH BRITAIN AND AUSTRALIA
China denounced a new Indo-Pacific security alliance between the United States, Britain and Australia, saying such partnerships should
HERE ARE THE FIVE COUNTRIES LIVING WITH COVID-19
More than 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, a number of countries have decided it's time to open up and adopt a 'living
THE UK, THE US AND AUSTRALIA LAUNCH PACT TO COUNTER CHINA
The UK, the US and Australia have announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what's seen as an effort
SPACEX LAUNCHES TEAM TO ORBIT
A SpaceX rocket soared into orbit Wednesday evening, carrying four people — none of whom are professional astronauts
THE US LOOKS TO COVID-19 BOOSTERS
US officials preparing to roll out COVID-19 booster shots in the face of waning vaccine protection and surging
SPAIN TARGETS ENERGY FIRMS
Spain's left-wing government has agreed emergency measures to cut spiralling energy bills as electricity prices climb
SINGAPORE’S COVID-19 PATIENT NUMBERS RISE
The rapid pace of new COVID-19 infections and a doubling of seriously ill patients in Singapore have raised unexpected
VLADIMIR PUTIN IN QUARANTINE
Russian President Vladimir Putin is quarantining after several people in his inner circle tested positive for COVID-19
SOUTH KOREA FINES GOOGLE
South Korea's antitrust regulator has fined Google for blocking customised versions of its Android operating system
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA
The insurance industry of Sri Lanka has undergone a rollercoaster of a journey over the past few years. Showcasing its resilience in overcoming
UN WARNS OF HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN AFGHANISTAN
The United Nations is seeking to raise more than US$ 600 million in aid for Afghanistan, warning the country is facing a major humanitarian
ENGLAND’S VACCINE PASSPORT PLANS HAVE BEEN DITCHED
Plans to introduce vaccine passports for access into nightclubs and large events in England will not go ahead
SPREAD OF DELTA VARIANT KNOCKS THE WIND OUT OF UK ECONOMY
Britain’s economy unexpectedly slowed to a crawl in July as the Delta variant of COVID-19 spread rapidly after lockdown restrictions
MICROSOFT ABANDONS PLANS TO REOPEN US OFFICES
Microsoft announced that it's scrapping plans to fully reopen US offices early next month because of concerns about the Delta variant
UK CUTS CLIMATE PLEDGES TO CLINCH AUSTRALIA DEAL
Ministers agreed to cut key climate pledges to help clinch the UK trade deal with Australia
SOARING INFLATION AND ENERGY COSTS FORCES CHINA TO SELL OIL
China is starting to sell off some of the oil it keeps in strategic reserve in a bid to lower prices in the market, a historic first for the world
FORD TO STOP PRODUCTION IN INDIA
The US car giant Ford is to stop making cars in India and shut down both of its plants in the country, according to a company statement
UK TO LOSE SPOT AMONG GERMANY’S TOP TRADING PARTNERS
The UK has been in Germany's top 10 trading partners since 1950. But with Brexit related hurdles taking a toll, Britain looks set to drop
JP MORGAN TO BUY MAJORITY STAKE IN VOLKSWAGEN
JP Morgan has struck a deal to buy a majority stake in German car giant Volkswagen's payments business ahead of a planned rollout