Time To End Russia-Ukraine Conflict Together

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Time to jointly press stop button on Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to Global Times editorial.

Russia-Ukraine border

On February 24, 2022, when the first gunshot at the Russia-Ukraine border shattered tranquility, most people did not anticipate that it would evolve into the largest military conflict on the European continent since World War II. A year later, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has profoundly changed the international geopolitics, and severely weakened...

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Biden Gains Upper Hands Over Xi Jinping With Senate Win

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  • Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia.
  • Assuming Ms. Cortez Masto’s victory, Mr. Biden will be able to appoint judges to the federal court system, including the Supreme Court.
  • Moreover, Republican efforts to reduce taxes or federal spending will be negotiated with Senate Democrats and the White House.

US President Joe Biden said he will enter an intense meeting with Chinese President Xi...

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 25 June, 2021)

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Friday 25 June, 2021)

GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY

HIGHLIGHTS

June 25  2021

Global Markets

Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global equity markets earlier today, on news that US President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of Senators reached an infrastructure deal. In FX markets, the GBP/USD retreated further below recent highs, after the tone from the BoE at this week’s policy meeting disappointed those who expected a rate hike in the not too distant future.

Greece

On Covid-19, new...

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U.S. Talking To Several Countries About Extra COVID-19 Vaccine

According to the Reuters, Joe Biden has contacted several countries for the extra dose of Covid-19 vaccines.

Need more vaccines

In an interview with the President, he said, ”We’re talking with several countries already. I’ll let you know that very shortly.”

Biden has promised the United States that they will get the vaccines before any other country gets it.

Mexico asks for vaccines

The President of Mexico requested Biden to share their stock of Astra Zeneca’s Covid-19 vaccines, says a senior...

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Variants Threatening Europe Right Now in the US, Warns Fauci

  • Dr Fauci warns to not make the same mistakes
  • Many regions to stay restricted
  • The possible remedy to get people vaccinated as soon as possible
  • Half of Italy’s 20 regions to remain ‘locked’
  • More European countries halt AstraZeneca vaccinations

Dr. Anthony Fauci warns the US to take precautions to have the kind of independence Day party President Joe Biden promised, says an article published in CNN.

Progress made so far at risk

On account of the increasing spread of the covid-19 virus and new...

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US President Marks the Heartbreaking COVID Milestone of 500,000 Deaths

Covid death tolls surpassed 500,000 in the  US and the newly elected President Joe Biden addresses the nation at this crucial junction, uplifting their morale, reports BBC. 

“As a nation, we can’t accept such a cruel fate. We have to resist becoming numb to the sorrow,” he said on Monday.

The president and vice-president, and their spouses, then observed a moment of silence outside the White House during a candle-lighting ceremony.

Confirmed US infections now stand at 28.1 million, also a global...

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Americans Could Be Wearing Masks Unto 2022

The United States will within hours record its unfathomable 500,000th death from Covid-19 paradoxically at a moment of rare hope in the pandemic. Yet the tragic landmark will occur with the White House loath to predict when the crisis may ease as it balances critical political and epidemiological risks, reports CNN. 

Mask Warning 

A warning from Dr. Anthony Fauci on CNN Sunday that Americans could be wearing masks into 2022 came as leading medical associations pleaded for extended vigilance from...

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Biden Seals The Deal for Jones Act 

In a major development, President Joseph R Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) strengthening what are known as “Buy America” provisions in federal law and policy, reports Hawaii Free Press.

Both Pres. Biden’s Buy America EO and accompanying briefing statement included explicit declarations of his administration’s support for the Jones Act and its inclusion in the policy. The Jones Act “Buy America” provision generated immediate statements of support from a broad range of domestic maritime...

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US Maritime Industry Going Gaga Over Biden’s Buy American Push

According to a MarineLink report, Monday’s unprecedented decision taken by the new US President was created with cheer by the maritime sector of America.

Strengthening US Manufacturing

President Joe Biden on Monday signed an executive order aiming to use government spending to strengthen domestic manufacturing and create markets for new technologies, in a move widely praised by America’s maritime industry

The executive order, titled Strengthening “Buy American” Provisions, Ensuring Future of...

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US President’s Next Step Crucial for Asian Oil Market

  • Japan’s 2021 crude oil imports seen falling 5-10%.
  • US President Joe Biden’s next steps on Iran, Venezuela sanctions in focus.
  • JKM closes below $9/MMbtu as LNG cargo shortage eases.
  • China’s domestic thermal coal prices set to ease as demand slows.

A recent news article published in the Platts reveals that Japan’s 2021 crude oil imports have fallen around 5-10%.

Oil market awaits clarity

This week oil markets await clarity on sanctions from the Biden administration, LNG prices cool down as...

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