Month: August 2024

By Chris Hayward Sustainability and economic growth are two sides of the same coin, which is why the City must lead the charge to net zero, writes Chris Hayward In 100 days, global political, business, and climate leaders will have gathered in Baku, Az…

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By Eliot Wilson Starmer has built his vision on stability – but the riots could undermine all that, writes Eliot Wilson “Every commitment a Labour government makes will be based on sound money and economic stability.” That was one of the fundamental te…

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has reiterated his skepticism towards Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that he has yet to hear a compelling argument that would change his stance. What Happened: Schiff was expressing his views on the leading cryptocurrenc…

Ezinne Kalu has been selected for the 2024 Olympic Games women’s basketball event second team. Kalu was D’Tigress’ top performer at the Paris Olympic Games. The 32-year-old averaged 18.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game at the…

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 12 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday offered Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, and offered special prayers. Misri is on a two-day official visit at the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Nepal, Sewa L…

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of World Elephant Day appreciated the wide range of community efforts to protect the large mammal and reaffirmed the commitment to doing everything possible to ensure that…

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India] August 12 (ANI): Heavy rainfall continued to lash out Jaipur on Monday, disrupting normal life as schools remain closed. The rainfall has been ongoing in Jaipur and its surrounding area since Sunday, leading to waterlogging o…

London [UK], August 12 (ANI): England captain Ben Stokes is in doubt for his side’s three-match Test series against Sri Lanka after he suffered a suspected hamstring injury while playing in a domestic match on Sunday. Stokes pulled up sore when attempt…

Hong Kong leader John Lee has lauded the historic performance of the city’s athletes at the Paris Olympics, as the 33rd edition of the Games came to an end. “Hong Kong athletes have demonstrated their extraordinary capability at the 2024 Paris Olympic …