Germany’s Battle to End the Ongoing Recession and Energy Crisis
Germany once hailed as an economic powerhouse, now finds itself at a crossroads. Business leaders and experts are sounding the alarm as the nation grapples with a weakening economy and the challenges of transitioning to green energy. Soaring inflation, sluggish export markets, and high energy costs loom over Germany’s economic landscape, raising concerns about its future. Amid these difficulties, Chancellor Olaf Scholz envisions a new era of economic growth through the transition to renewable energy. However, skepticism remains as experts question the immediate benefits and exorbitant costs associated with this green revolution. Germany must confront its structural weaknesses, such as bureaucracy and an ageing population while addressing industry concerns and shifting dynamics. The road ahead may be challenging, but Germany’s resilience and adaptability will determine its success in securing a prosperous future.
India records more than 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
India reported a smaller rise in daily COVID-19 cases for the third straight day on Sunday, but the number of deaths in 24 hours was higher than 4,000, taking the country’s death toll to 270,000.
Thailand says foreigners to get COVID-19 vaccines amid access concern
Thailand confirmed on Thursday that it plans to include 3 million foreigners living in the country in its mass vaccination programme to protect the entire population, amid concerns over the scope of vaccine access. “Anybody living in Thailand, whether they be Thai or foreign, if they want they vaccine, they can get it,” head of […]
India posts record daily rise in coronavirus deaths
India’s coronavirus deaths rose by a record 3,780 during the last 24 hours, a day after it became the second country to cross the grim milestone of 20 million infections after the United states. Daily infections rose by 382,315 on Wednesday, health ministry data showed. Government modelling had pointed to a peak by Wednesday, a […]
Opposition chief calls for lockdown as India’s coronavirus cases cross 20 million
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi called for a nationwide lockdown as the country’s tally of coronavirus infections surged past 20 million on Tuesday, becoming the second nation after the United States to pass the grim milestone. India’s deadly second wave of infections, the world’s biggest surge in coronavirus infections, has seen it take just over […]
Taiwan bars arrivals from India amid coronavirus crisis
Taiwan will bar from Tuesday the entry of people who have been to India over the previous 14 days, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said, the latest place to enforce curbs on travel from coronavirus-battered India. The Indian variant of the virus has reached at least 17 countries, including Britain, Iran and Switzerland, spurring several to […]
Vaccination centres close in Mumbai as India posts another record rise in COVID-19
All vaccination centres in India’s financial capital of Mumbai were shut for three days starting Friday due to a shortage of vaccines, said authorities, as the country posted another record daily rise in coronavirus cases. India reported 386,452 news cases on Friday, while deaths from COVID-19 jumped by 3,498 over the last 24 hours, according […]
Sceptical president invites Netanyahu to form next Israeli government
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -A sceptical president tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday with forming a new government, after another inconclusive election deepened political stalemate in Israel. The country’s longest-serving leader, in power consecutively since 2009, now faces the tough challenge of enlisting enough allies for a governing coalition. Under law, Netanyahu will have 28 days […]
