Month: September 2021

Sydney Outdoor Pools to Open as Restrictions Are Equalised

Public outdoor swimming pools will be allowed to open across New South Wales from Oct. 27, including those in areas of concern, as the Australian summer approaches. The decision comes after the leaders of Sydney’s 12 local government areas of concern pleaded with Premier Gladys Berejiklian for restrictions to be eased. “All public pools will…


AUKUS Forcing France, Europe to Stop Fence-Sitting on Beijing: Diplomacy Expert

According to one diplomacy expert, France’s displeasure at the AUKUS trilateral pact is not about a cancelled $90 billion submarine project. Instead, the AUKUS agreement represents a significant step-up in countering Beijing, which may destabilise French and European efforts to maintain its “strategic autonomy” toward the Chinese Communist regime. “The French are very angry, not…


AUKUS is Forcing France and Europe to Stop Fence-Sitting on Beijing: Diplomacy Expert

According to one diplomacy expert, the French government’s displeasure at the AUKUS trilateral pact is not about a cancelled $90 billion submarine project. Instead, the AUKUS agreement represents a significant step-up in countering Beijing, which may destabilise French and European efforts to maintain its “strategic autonomy” toward the Chinese Communist regime. “The French are very…


Regulation Is Coming to the Crypto Business

By Daniel Priestley For the last decade, crypto businesses have operated largely outside of the reach of global regulators. Entrepreneurs have created vast fortunes offering financial products that are not constrained by financial regulations. All of that is about to change. Last week the SEC announced plans to sue the USA’s largest crypto exchange Coinbase…


European Energy Crisis Forces First Factories to Shut Down

This story originally appeared on ValueWalk The European energy crisis is throwing a spanner in the economic recovery of the region, given the escalation of natural gas prices and the lack of reserves. Amid the situation, U.S.-based fertilizer company CF Industries Holdings Inc. announced it would stop production at its UK facilities. European Energy Crisis…


Indonesian ISIS-Affiliated Leader Killed in Shootout, Police Say

JAKARTA—Indonesian security forces have killed the leader of terrorist group East Indonesia Mujahideen (MIT), which has ties with the ISIS terrorist group, police said on Sunday. A joint operation by military and police personnel killed Ali Kalora in a shootout at a village on Sulawesi island on Saturday afternoon, according to a police statement. Another…


Russia’s Ruling Pro-Putin Party Wins Majority but Loses Some Ground

MOSCOW—Russia’s ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election and a sweeping crackdown on its critics, despite losing around one fifth of its support, partial results on Monday showed. With 33 percent of ballots counted, the Central Election Commission said United Russia had won just…


Live Q&A: Fauci Says Vaccines for Kids Soon; Doctors Warn of Gov Restricts On Monoclonal Treatments

Anthony Fauci said that the FDA will likely soon make its decision on whether to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 years old, and noted data should be in soon on whether vaccines are needed for children between the ages of 5 and 11. And in other news, doctors are warning that federal government…


The Rise of AI: Why Are so Many American Companies Helping the Chinese Regime?

Commentary When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), what images spring to mind? Murderous robots kicking down your door, enslaving you and your loved ones? If so, you’re not alone. According to the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), more than 80 percent of Europeans believe that AI is poorly regulated. Going forward, almost 60 percent of…


Drink Demands and Manufacturing’s Ability to Adapt

From an increased interest in wellness to growing concerns over the planet’s wellbeing, consumers’ habits are changing, and that includes a shift in the beverages they choose. Shoppers are paying more attention to drink labels, packaging, and the stories behind the drinks they consume. Manufacturers have taken note of these trends and adjusted accordingly, both…