Month: May 2023
Scientists back meat diet, call for end to vegetarian, vegan ‘zealotry’
Almost 1000 scientists around the globe have signed a declaration saying meat is crucial for human health, and say livestock farming is too important to become a victim of ‘zealotry’ behind those pushing vegan and vegetarian diets.
What is happening in Sudan and why? The war and conflict explained
Warring factions observe fragile truce as foreign governments shutter embassies and race to evacuate their diplomats and citizens
What is happening in Sudan and why? The war and conflict explained
Warring factions observe fragile truce as foreign governments shutter embassies and race to evacuate their diplomats and citizens
India, China Rethinking Their Neutrality On Ukraine? | Vantage with Palki Sharma – Firstpost
India, China Rethinking Their Neutrality On Ukraine? | Vantage with Palki Sharma FirstpostChina In Eurasia Briefing: Can China Broker Peace In Ukraine? Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyXi plays peace broker GZERO MediaC…
On May Day, workers rally for better labour conditions
May Day, celebrated on May 1 in numerous countries, is a day dedicated to honouring workers’ rights through rallies, marches, and other events. This year, as Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed and concerns grew over how governments’ economic plans woul…
Poland signs major deal for new air defense systems
The Polish Armament Agency has awarded a new contract for a total of almost $2. billion to acquire 22 air defense batteries with British-designed Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) and launchers from MBDA. According to a press release from MBDA, …
US Regulators Seize Troubled First Republic Bank, JPMorgan To Acquire It
JPMorgan Chase & Co. won the bidding to acquire First Republic Bank in an emergency government-led intervention after private rescue efforts failed to fill a hole on the troubled lender’s balance sheet and customers yanked their deposits.
Ukraine says its air defences shoot down 15 Russian missiles
Three missiles get through and cause no casualties, Kyiv says, but one person reportedly killed in attacks in Kherson.