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Transformation Map: 81 pct. of the global energy based on fossil fuels

London, Aug 18 (HNA) – Energy consumption and production account for about two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions, and 81 percent of the global energy mix is still based on…

WTO goods barometer flashes red as COVID-19 disrupts world trade

London, Aug 18 (HNA) – The volume of world merchandise trade is likely to fall precipitously in the first half of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic disrupts the global economy,…

“EU welcomes the normalisation of relations between Israel and the UAE”

London, Aug 16 (HNA) – The European Union announced that it welcomes the normalisation of relations between Israel and the UAE, according to the declaration by the High Representative on…

Antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 immune proteins that occur naturally in llamas

London, Aug 15 (HNA) – Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco have developed a cheap, potent aerosol antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 inspired by “nanobodies,” antibody-like immune proteins that…

Russell Crowe donates to restaurant destroyed in Beirut explosion

London, Aug 15 (HNA) – New Zealand-born Australian actor Russell Crowe has made a large donation to repair a restaurant destroyed in the Beirut blast, saying it was on behalf…

Got pain? Your Neanderthal genes could be responsible

London, Aug 12 (HNA) – Neanderthals are often viewed as tough and resilient, enduring harsh weather conditions and facing off against dangerous prehistoric animals. But our extinct close relatives may…

Russian Covid-19 vaccine to enter circulation on January 1

Londra, August 11 (HNA) – Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine will be available to “the civilian population” as of January 1, 2021, Moscow’s Health Ministry announced on Tuesday. Health Minister Mikhail Murashko…

Fed announces individual large bank capital requirements

Washington, Aug 11 (HNA) – Following its stress tests earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced individual large bank capital requirements, which will be effective on October…

EU: We urge member states to intensify their support to Lebanon

London, August 7 (HNA) – “We urge member states to intensify their support to Lebanon” said European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to…

Nokia will be the sole supplier to Asia Pacific Telecom’s 5g network

Helsinki, August 4 (HNA) – The telecom company Nokia has signed a 5g agreement with the Taiwanese mobile operator Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) as the sole supplier. According to the…