Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean will slow sharply this year amid uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, low investment, and inflationary pressures, a UN body said on Wednesday. The region’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 2.1 percent in 2022, compared with 6.2 percent in 2021, the UN Economic Commission for […]
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US deficit falls 34% in October-December quarter
Washington: The US budget deficit shrank in the first three months of the fiscal year amid a surge in taxes paid by individuals and corporations, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. As the economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic picked up speed, the government brought in a third more revenue compared to the same period […]
A man has been arrested for threatening to blow up Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat
According to reports, the Madhya Pradesh Police recently apprehended a man who threatened to blow up Shah Rukh Khan’s Mumbai home, Mannat. On Sunday, a police officer verified the news of the man’s arrest, who allegedly called the Mumbai Police control room on January 6 to report a terror attack. As per Indian media reported, […]
Pakistan takes concrete steps to ensure foolproof security of CPEC projects: Prof Cheng
BEIJING: In recent years, the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has made rapid progress, which is closely related to the Pakistani government’s high attention to the security of CPEC projects. Despite some sporadic incidents, the security situation in Pakistan has been constantly improving, and the number of terrorist attacks has decreased significantly year […]
COVID hospitalizations in the United States are at an all-time high due to an omicron surge
NEW YORK: COVID-19 hospitalisations in the United States are poised to hit a new high as early as Friday, according to a Reuters tally, surpassing the record set in January of last year as the highly contagious Omicron variant fuels a surge in infections. Hospitalisations have increased steadily since late December as Omicron quickly overtook Delta as […]
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee features unique portrait on the new coin unveiled
The Royal Mint has presented a one-of-a-kind commemorative portrait of Her Majesty the Queen to coincide with the release of the Platinum Jubilee coin series, which is the first collectable UK 50p to commemorate a royal occasion. The special obverse design, by renowned artist John Bergdahl, portrays the Queen on horseback and will be struck […]
As part of ‘Sony Mobility’ project, Sony will show off SUV and explore building electric cars
The Sony Group aims to establish a firm this spring to investigate entering the electric vehicle market, leveraging its strengths in entertainment and sensors to play a larger role in next-generation mobility. Sony chairman and president Kenichiro Yoshida said at a press conference ahead of the CES technology trade show in Las Vegas that the […]
Japan’s intentions to place a person on moon by late 2020’s
On Tuesday, Japan altered its space research goals, seeking to land a Japanese person on the moon by the second part of the 2020s. “Not only is space a frontier that inspires people’s hopes and desires, but it also serves as a critical basis for our economic society in terms of economic stability,” Prime Minister […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle express their condolences on the loss of Archbishop Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday at the age of 90, received an emotional tribute from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reflected on their encounter during a royal visit to South Africa in 2019 as they mourned the death of the human rights leader. In a statement, Harry and […]
Dubai World Trade Centre to serve as regulator for virtual assets and crypto currency
According to the official WAM news agency, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) would become a comprehensive zone and regulator for virtual assets and crypto, comprising digital assets, products, operators, and exchanges. The Dubai World Trade Centre will provide a full environment for this forward-thinking industry in the city. The Dubai World Trade Centre will […]