Japan Set To Release Radioactive Fukushima Water Into The Sea
Japan will release a million tons of water used in the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, the BBC has reported , citing Japanese media. The reports add that Continue Reading
Wales locks down as COVID-19 cases spike; Manchester resists
Wales became the second nation in the United Kingdom to lock down large swaths of its economy to combat rising coronavirus infections, even as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Continue Reading
Belgium fears virus “tsunami” as COVID-19 cases keep soaring
Bars and restaurants across Belgium shut down for a month and a night-time curfew took effect Monday as health authorities warned of a possible “tsunami” of new virus cases in Continue Reading
Lockdowns Return to Ireland and Wales in Europe’s Virus Response
Ireland and Wales imposed stringent lockdowns and Italy’s financial center is planning a curfew, as Europe steps up efforts to regain control of the coronavirus pandemic. In Germany, tensions rose with Continue Reading
Global coronavirus cases rise by one-day record of 400,000
Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 400,000 for the first time late on Friday, a record one-day increase as much of Europe enacts new restrictions to curb the outbreak. Continue Reading
New Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire jeopardised by shelling reports
A new ceasefire in the mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh appeared to be in jeopardy on Monday, with ethnic Armenian forces and Azerbaijan accusing each other of renewed shelling. The ceasefire Continue Reading
How Long Will China Continue To Prop Up The Oil Market?
China has played a significant role in supporting global oil demand recovery in recent months by importing its highest-on-record crude volumes since May. Customs import data from the world’s top Continue Reading
China’s Economy Plows On as World’s Only Major Growth Engine
China’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic continued in the third quarter and showed signs of broadening in September as consumer spending accelerated, keeping the economy on track to be the Continue Reading
China’s economic recovery quickens as consumption returns
China’s economic recovery accelerated in the third quarter as consumers shook off their coronavirus caution, although the weaker-than-expected headline growth suggested persistent risks for one of the few drivers of Continue Reading
A Dive Into China’s GDP Details Shows Recovery Broadening Out
China’s economic recovery from the pandemic slump is broadening out, with data on Monday showing stronger growth in manufacturing and consumer spending. Here’s a look behind the headline numbers to see Continue Reading