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Bezos, Biden spar about inflation on Twitter
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/05/2022
» Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos on Friday accused United States President Joe Biden of “misdirection” on Twitter in response to the US leader’s tweet saying inflation could be tamed by making wealthy corporations “pay their fair share.”
Russia-Ukraine talks end with no cease-fire
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/03/2022
» ISTANBUL: Ukraine and Russia failed to clinch a cease-fire in talks that ended in Turkey on Tuesday, with Moscow saying it will reduce military operations in areas where its forces are being pushed back and Kyiv calling for security guarantees from members of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato).
Vietnam: China’s sea drills violate economic zone
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/03/2022
» Vietnam asked China not to violate its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf with military drills, foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said in response to reporters’ questions about the Hainan Provincial Customs Administration’s announcement about the exercises.
Putin orders Russian attacks across Ukraine in ‘dark day’
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/02/2022
» Russian forces attacked targets across Ukraine on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin vowed to “demilitarise” the country and replace its leaders, triggering the worst security crisis in Europe since World War II as the West threatened further punishing sanctions in response.
Indonesia eyes lifting all quarantine requirements in April
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2022
» Indonesia is considering lifting all quarantine requirements for inbound travellers in April, as Covid-19 hospitalisations and fatality rates remain under control despite a resurgence in cases.
Omicron penetrates China’s political, financial and tech hubs
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/01/2022
» Omicron has breached the political, financial and technology centres of China for the first time, putting pressure on the country’s response to the more transmissible variant as it awaits the Winter Olympics starting in less than three weeks.
T cells come to the rescue as studies show they fight Omicron
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/12/2021
» An unsung arm of the immune system appears to protect against severe disease with the omicron variant even when antibodies wane, helping to explain why a record wave of infections hasn’t engulfed hospitals so far.
Two J&J doses cut Omicron hospital stays
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/12/2021
» Two doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine slashed hospitalizations caused by the omicron variant in South Africa by up to 85%, a critical finding since the shot is being increasingly relied upon across the continent, researchers said.
Surging cases dim holidays: Covid world update
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/12/2021
» Coronavirus cases surged across the globe, darkening the holiday weekend. China reported the highest number of local infections since January, as an outbreak in Shaanxi province presents one of the government’s biggest challenges yet to its Zero Covid policy.
Malaysia PM faces Twitter backlash over flood response
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/12/2021
» Malaysians took to social media to protest Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s handling of severe floods that has left dozens dead and displaced more than 61,000 people with the "Do Not Donate To Government" hashtag trending on Twitter.