The China Container Freight Index (CCFI) reportedly continued to fall in January after plummeting in the previous four months, indicating an overall decline in international freight rates at Chinese ports, a gloomy export trade, and a crisis in which Chinese foreign trade companies are facing business headwinds or even bankruptcy due to reduced orders. On…
China Container Freight Index Plunges for Five Consecutive Months Due to Weak Exports
February 21, 2023
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Historic Grand National Winner Minella Times Retired
Minella Times, who Rachael Blackmore rode to a ground-breaking Grand National win, was retired on Tuesday, with the Irish jockey saying the 10-year-old is a “special horse”. Blackmore in 2021 became the first female jockey to win the famous jumps race. Minella Times, trained by Henry De Bromhead, was being trained to run at the…
Most Baby Formula Health Claims Not Based on Evidence, Undermines Breastfeeding: Researchers
February 21, 2023
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The majority of health claims on baby formula products are backed by little to no scientific evidence, an international survey found, with researchers calling for more rigorous marketing regulations. Scientists from the Imperial College London said regulations need to provide better protections against harms linked with the aggressive marketing of baby formula. They argue that…
Speaking in Warsaw, Biden Praises Ally Poland, Reiterates US Support for Kyiv
U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Warsaw on Feb. 21, during which he praised his Polish hosts and reiterated Washington’s steadfast support for the Ukrainian war effort. He also roundly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which was initially launched on Feb. 24, 2022. The U.S. president was introduced by his Polish counterpart, Andrzej…
Protester Paints Woodside Energy Logo on Western Australia Parliament
February 21, 2023
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A climate change protester has spray-painted the Woodside Energy logo onto the front doors of Western Australia (WA) parliament house to criticise the government’s investment in fossil fuels. The protest action on Thursday was part of a campaign by WA-based climate change group Disrupt Burrup Hub. The group targets Burrup Hub, which it described as…
Russia Suspends Participation in Nuclear-Weapons Treaty With US
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 21 announced Moscow’s unilateral suspension of its participation in the New START nuclear treaty with the United States. “As of today, Russia is suspending its participation in the strategic offensive arms treaty,” Putin said in his speech, delivered almost one year after the launch of Russia’s invasion of neighboring…
Russia Suspends Participation in Last Nuclear Arms Treaty With US
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 21 announced Moscow’s unilateral suspension of its participation in the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States. “As of today, Russia is suspending its participation in the strategic offensive arms treaty,” Putin said in a national address, which he delivered almost one…
Australia Joins Paris Olympics ‘Neutrality’ Call
Australia is the 35th nation to seek clarity from the IOC on what “neutrality” means as it tries to find a way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international sport and, ultimately, the Paris Olympics. A spokesperson for federal Sports Minister Anika Wells confirmed on Tuesday that Australia had also signed the statement….
Former Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama Banned From Parliament for ‘Seditious’ Speech
February 21, 2023
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Fiji’s former prime minister and incumbent opposition leader Frank Bainimarama has been banned from parliament for three years after making “seditious” remarks and insulting the president. The Fijian Parliament voted on the decision to terminate Bainimarama on Friday, with Bainimarama being accused of breaching parliamentary privileges. Bainimarama, Fiji’s longest-serving PM and leader of the FijiFirst…
TikTok Bans Grow as Top Science Institute Cancels App
Australia’s top scientific research agency has become the latest government-run body in the country to cancel the Chinese social media app Tiktok. TikTok is one of the fastest-growing apps in the world, with an alleged 800 million plus active users. It allows users to film, edit, upload, and share 15-second videos of themselves overlayed with music….
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