“They think of it as their Union,” a source close to the royal household told the Sunday Times. The strategy allegedly drawn up by the royal aides includes William and Kate building on the success of their recent visit to Scotland by spending more time there, and becoming a “symbol” …
Read More »No eating, drinking & cheering? Japan mulls more restrictions for fans at Tokyo Olympics besides tests & proof of vaccination
With the Tokyo Olympics set to kick off in less than two months on July 23, Japanese authorities have come up with a draft of measures to prevent the games from turning into a superspreader event, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported, citing government officials. Fans will be required to show …
Read More »Moscow offers Elon Musk talks on ‘state support’ as Tesla boss mulls opening production in Russia
“We were delighted to learn that you are considering building a factory in Russia,” the ministry said in a tweet on Friday. Just hours earlier, the US-based billionaire revealed that Tesla is exploring opportunities for selling its electric cars in Russia and neighboring nations – including opening a production hub there. …
Read More »EU Parliament mulls block on Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline & banning Russia from SWIFT system, despite leaders’ calls for dialogue
The motion, put forward by representatives of some of the assembly’s largest political groupings, says that recent rows with Moscow over the buildup of troops on the border with Ukraine and the jailing of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny shows the need for tough action against the country. However, due …
Read More »Washington mulls digital dollar, sees Chinese e-yuan as potential threat – report
Officials at the Treasury, State Department, Pentagon, and National Security Council are currently trying to explore the potential implications of China’s new sovereign digital currency, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The presidential administration is reportedly not concerned about the immediate challenge the e-yuan might pose to regulatory frameworks …
Read More »UK mulls ‘emergency’ education plan as 200,000+ primary school students lack basic reading skills after Covid-19 lockdowns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will launch a four-year “emergency” plan to tackle the looming illiteracy crisis, the Times reported on Sunday. The problem appears to be so dire it has become the prime minister’s second top priority after the vaccination campaign, and will remain the government’s focus until at least …
Read More »China mulls new bourse to lure overseas-listed firms – media
According to people with knowledge of the matter, the country’s State Council has asked the top securities regulator to lead studies on how to design the exchange that would target Chinese firms listed in offshore markets. The government hopes the initiative would also lure marquee international firms such as Apple …
Read More »UK royal family mulls appointing DIVERSITY & INCLUSION chief amid ‘racism’ row caused by Meghan & Harry’s interview – reports
“This is an issue which has been taken very seriously across the royal households,” an unidentified royal family source first told the Mail on Sunday, and then ‘confirmed’ it to other media outlets. “We have the policies, the procedures and programmes in place, but we haven’t seen the progress we …
Read More »Twitter users cry foul as platform mulls subscription service… but meltdown may be premature
In an effort to reduce its reliance on advertising, Twitter is exploring new ways of generating revenue, including the use of subscription fees for some services, Bloomberg reported. In a statement, the company confirmed that it was exploring the option of introducing paid features that would provide “enhanced opportunities for …
Read More »CIA operative reportedly killed in Somalia… just as Trump mulls troop withdrawal?
The veteran officer belonged to the CIA’s paramilitary division and was killed in “recent days” during fighting in the East African nation, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous US officials. His identity, mission and the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear, however, while the CIA has …
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