Omicron sub-variants driving up cases in parts of the world: Who’s affected and why
New studies suggest these sub-variants are not repelled by previous infections or Covid-19 vaccines, which is why they have become the dominant strains.
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NATO backs military aid for ‘heroic’ Ukraine, Russia steps up attacks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the war against Ukraine has shattered peace in Europe and has created the biggest security crisis in Europe since WWII.
Why invest in the Metaverse?
A slew of companies is already proclaiming Metaverse as the next big thing in innovation and looking to invest in the virtual world.
Tyre maker Michelin to leave Russia
Michelin cited supply chain problems as the main reason behind its decision to give up business in Russia.
G7 to work to ‘develop a price cap’ on Russian oil: US official
The plan aims to starve the Kremlin of its "main source of cash", US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, said.
Watered-down G-7 climate commitments dismay activists
G-7 leaders, prompted partly by the energy crisis, have granted a host of stays and exceptions to climate protection goals.
Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings: Report
The study estimated that 58 per cent of the 26 countries studied face a downgrade of their sovereign credit rating.
The politics of bigotry
India is not an outlier in its descent into political sectarianism and tribalism. Indonesia is also facing its own demons.
Where have Ukrainian refugees gone?
Nearly 5.2 million refugees from Ukraine have travelled across Europe in one of the biggest mass displacements since World War II.
G-7 and guests from global south hail “courageous” defenders of democracy
In a statement on "resilient democracies" that did not explicitly mention Russia or Ukraine, the G7, India, Indonesia, Senegal, Argentina and South Africa reaffirmed their…