IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone. The International Monetary Fund predicts strong growth for Russia’s economy this year, despite sanctions imposed for its invasion of Ukraine. European nations trail well behind Russia in the IMF growth forecast. What’s behind these figures? Presenter: Adrian Finighan…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as “the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza” and appealed to all countries to “guarantee the continuity of UNRWA’s lifesaving work”. Several countries including the United States, UNRWA’s biggest donor, paused funding after Israel accused some agency…
NewsFeed The carbon footprint of Israel’s war on Gaza exceeds the annual emissions of 20 small countries, according to new research. Here’s a look at the cost of Israel’s war on the climate. Published On 31 Jan 202431 Jan 2024 Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook…
Parents and lawmakers say executives are not doing enough to thwart dangers, including sexual exploitation and bullying. CEOs from Meta, TikTok, X and other companies have been grilled by United States lawmakers over the dangers that children and teens face using the social media platforms. On Wednesday, the executives testified…
On January 26, the very day the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an interim ruling on South Africa’s case accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people, the Israeli government dropped a bomb. It was not the usual 900kg US-made bunker buster, but a much more lethal one:…
NewsFeed Two women wearing hijabs say they were barred from entering a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris in Las Vegas. Published On 31 Jan 202431 Jan 2024 Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source
Kyiv, Ukraine – Rumours and allegations have swirled in recent weeks over the dismissal of Valerii Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s army chief. Last week, several lawmakers and insiders claimed the taciturn and immensely popular 50-year-old four-star general was dismissed and set to lead Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
San Salvador, El Salvador – He suspended civil liberties. Led a mass incarceration effort. And provoked international criticism for human rights violations. But five years after he was first elected, President Nayib Bukele appears on track to secure a second term in office when El Salvador holds its general elections…
Hawaiians respond to a threat of nuclear attack and a survivor tells of coping with the Hiroshima bombing. It is 41 minutes and 40 seconds to midnight in Honolulu. Heat rises from the asphalt in Hawaii’s capital. It is a beautiful day and people are out for strolls and running…
It allows seizure of money, valuables, other assets of those convicted of spreading ‘false information’ about military. Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that will allow authorities to confiscate the assets of those convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the military. The State Duma…
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