World Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Assam

Oil and gas stocks tumble as Brent hits $100 mark on Russia-Ukraine crisis; IGL, RIL, Petronet fall 0

February 24, 2022

Stock markets across the world are feeling the heat as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country. He also vowed retaliation against those who interfere with the Russian Ukraine operation. The Indian stock market following global peers has tumbled over 3 percent with Sensex

India to host 2023 International Olympic Committee session in Mumbai 0

India

February 19, 2022

India has won the bid to host the 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) session in Mumbai, in an unopposed race on February 19. The Indian delegation made its presentation to IOC members during the 139th IOC Session, being held alongside the ongoing Winter Olympics in Beijing. This will be the first time in four decades

Dollar, Euro Down as U.S. Refutes Russian Ukraine Claims 0

The dollar was down on Thursday morning in Asia, alongside the euro. Investors are digesting the U.S. doubts that Russia has withdrawn troops on the border with Ukraine, with fears of an invasion still very much alive. The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies inched down 0.06% to 95.765 by

COVID disrupts health services in over 90% of countries: WHO 0
- health
- February 8, 2022
Disruptions in basic health services such as vaccination programs and treatment of diseases like AIDS were reported in 92% of 129 countries, a World Health Organization survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic showed on Monday. The survey, conducted in November-December 2021, showed services were “severely impacted” with “little or no improvement” from the
READ MORE
Oil rises, headed for sixth weekly gain, amid supply concerns 0
- Market
- January 28, 2022
Oil prices rose on Friday, set for their sixth weekly gain, amid concerns of tight supplies as major producers continue their policy of limited output increases amid rising fuel demand. Brent crude futures climbed 49 cents, or 0.6%, to $89.83 a barrel at 0310 GMT, after falling 62 cents during the previous day. However, prices
READ MORE
Annual Covid-19 vax preferred to frequent boosters, says Pfizer CEO 0
- International
- January 24, 2022
Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla has said that an annual Covid-19 vaccine would be preferable to more frequent booster shots in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Pfizer/BioNtech’s Covid-19 vaccine has shown to be effective against severe disease and death caused by the heavily-mutated Omicron variant but less effective in preventing transmission. With cases soaring, some countries have expanded
READ MORE