Global trade soars in first quarter, but services still in doldrum
Global trade bounced back to a record high early this year, although service industries are still a shadow of their pre-pandemic selves, UN economists UNCTAD have said recently.
Aditi Bhaduri
New twist in coronavirus origin saga: Now, US, Britain urge WHO to look into ‘complete, original data and samples’ in China
The US diplomatic mission in Geneva issued a statement saying the first phase of the study was ‘insufficient and inconclusive,’ and called for a ‘timely, transparent, evidence-based and expert-led Phase 2 study, including in the People’s Republic of China’.
Is Bangladesh the latest target of ‘Wolf-Warrior’ diplomacy?
“Wolf-Warrior Diplomacy,”, popular among the hawks in Beijing has reinforced the transition of Chinese diplomacy from conservative, passive, and low-key to assertive, proactive, and high-profile.
China Seeks ‘Red Tourism’ Boost From Party’s 100-Year Milestone
Communist Party celebrates centennial later in summer
Israel-Palestinian ceasefire comes into force
Egyptian President El-Sisi had ordered two security delegations into Israel and Palestinian Territories
Whither peace and democracy in Myanmar?
Whether the military leadership sticks to its one-year schedule of emergency or extends its control for an indefinite period, will depend on an array of domestic factors
World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one
Geneva¦19 May 2021 – In a year when COVID-19 threatens the health and well-being of everyone
UN General Assembly unanimously supports initiative of the President of Uzbekistan regarding development of the Aral Sea Region
Measures to solve problems associated with the consequences of the drying up of the Aral Sea are outlined as the most important priorities, gaining great urgency and relevance in the context of global climate change and worsening environmental disasters.
India loses Farzad-B gas field in Iran
India on Monday lost the ONGC Videsh Ltd-discovered Farzad-B gas field in the Persian Gulf after Iran awarded a contract for developing the giant gas field to a local company.
Apollo Hospitals, Dr Reddy’s announce COVID-19 vaccination programme with Sputnik V
Apollo Hospitals and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday said they are collaborating to initiate a COVID-19 vaccination programme in the country with Sputnik V.