Giorno: 20 Settembre 2021

Mayorkas warns Haitian migrants not to attempt journey to US, mass expulsion begins

Post Content Alejandro Mayorkas, the head of the Department of Homeland Security, warned Haitian migrants against attempting a voyage to the US as more 12,000 migrants were camped around a bridge in Del Rio, Texas. “We are very concerned that Haitians that are taking the irregular migration path are receiving misinformation–that the border is open […]

Voters Choose New CCP-Approved Hong Kong Electors Under Pro-Beijing Laws

Read More HONG KONG—Select Hong Kong residents voted for members of the Election Committee that will choose the city’s leader in the first polls Sunday following reforms meant to ensure candidates with Beijing loyalty. The Election Committee will select 40 of 90 lawmakers in the city’s legislature during elections in December, as well as elect […]

China Isolates Children to Control New COVID-19 Outbreak

Read More A city in southeast China is responding to its latest COVID-19 outbreak by quarantining the infected individuals and their close contacts, including children under 12 years old. Medical staff and parents alike have shared stories of grief and videos of their unaccompanied children in hospitals. A four-year-old boy in a full white hazmat suit […]

Reopening Plan a ‘Roadblock’ for Business: Victorian Chamber of Commerce

Read More The Victorian Chamber of Commerce has criticised the state government’s roadmap out of lockdown, calling it a “roadblock” to prosperity. This follows an announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews, who said lockdowns would remain in place until 70 percent of Victorians over 16 are fully vaccinated, which is expected to occur by Oct. 26. […]

ESG continues to redefine the role of companies in society

Read More The last few months have tested us in ways we could never have imagined. We have had to take stock of the critical links between nature and the economy and between stakeholder relationships and business sustainability — and our growing responsibility to be part of the solution in challenging times. Growing a sustainable […]

Monday briefing: Kwarteng steps on the gas

Read More Minister summons energy chiefs to head off crisis … Johnson in New York for climate, Aukus talks … British talent triumphs at Emmys by Mon 20 Sep 2021 01.29 EDT Last modified on Mon 20 Sep 2021 02.13 EDT Top story: minister says some firms could go bust Morning, I’m Virginia Harrison with […]

British ‘baby shortage’ could lead to economic decline, says thinktank

Read More Childcare British ‘baby shortage’ could lead to economic decline, says thinktank Social Market Foundation suggests measures including better childcare provision to increase birthrate Political correspondent @AndrewSparrow Mon 20 Sep 2021 01.01 EDT Britain is facing a “baby shortage” that could lead to “long-term economic stagnation”, a thinktank has said. The Social Market Foundation […]

AUKUS: Former French ambassador offers sarcastic response to Blinken tweet

Post Content Gerard Araud, the former French ambassador, joined leaders in Paris who expressed outrage over last week’s nuclear submarine deal between the US, UK and Australia. France will lose a nearly $100 billion deal to build diesel submarines for Australia under the terms of the initiative, which will see the U.S. and Britain help […]

AUKUS is Forcing France and Europe to Stop Fence-Sitting on Beijing: Diplomacy Expert

Read More According to one diplomacy expert, the French government’s displeasure at the AUKUS trilateral pact is not about a cancelled $90 billion submarine project. Instead, the AUKUS agreement represents a significant step-up in countering Beijing, which may destabilise French and European efforts to maintain its “strategic autonomy” toward the Chinese Communist regime. “The French […]

Sasria’s Material Damage cover – what every business needs

Read More The importance of having proper and adequate insurance cover has never been more evident and crucial as demonstrated by the recent unrest, especially the material damage cover offered by Sasria.  In July, South Africa experienced public unrest that led to rampant looting, vandalism and torching incidents that have plunged the country’s business sector […]