China’s efforts to contain its Lehman moment
When the world started to take notice of Evergrande’s $300bn (£226bn) debt crisis earlier this year, some asked whether it…
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Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave
The Netherlands has begun a strict lockdown over Christmas amid concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant. Non-essential shops, bars, gyms,…
JOURNALISTS AT THREAT Worldwide
At this year’s end, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has just published its much awaited worldwide annual round-up of journalists killed,…
WhatsApp testing two new features : “This was removed by an admin,”
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a slew of new features, among which is an interesting update that would let group admins…
Booster at least 80% effective against severe Omicron
UK researchers have analysed the likely impact that a Covid booster shot will have on Omicron and say it could…
HSBC fined $85 mln for anti-money laundering failings
Britain’s financial regulator said on Friday that it had fined HSBC (HSBA.L) 63.95 million pounds ($85.16 million) for failings in its anti-money…
Brexit: UK signs free trade deal with Australia
The UK has signed a free trade deal with Australia which it says will benefit consumers and businesses. It is…
US Congress passes import ban on Chinese Uyghur region
The US Congress has passed a bill that requires companies to prove that goods imported from China’s Xinjiang region were…
Beijing 2022: Putin tells Xi he will attend Winter Olympics
Russian president Vladimir Putin has pledged to attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, making him the first major western…