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United States: The western United States is experiencing chilly weather, rain, and blizzard warnings as a result of a winter storm. The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings for mountain ranges across California, predicting that the “cold and severe winter storm” might last into 25th February. In other parts of the US, such as the Midwest and the Great Plains, where the storm knocked out power for more than 900,000 people, killed a fireman, and complicated travel during the past few days, the winter storm is scaling down as it intensifies in California. https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1629150906129457152?s=20 According to the website, more than…

Moscow: The EU agreed to a new wave of sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine on Friday, the one-year anniversary of Moscow’s invasion, the bloc’s Swedish presidency stated. The package, which is the 10th the EU has implemented since Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, involves, according to the statement, “targeted restrictive measures against individuals and entities supporting the conflict, distributing propaganda, or shipping drones used by Russia in the war.” The measures’ final acceptance was anticipated, barring any last-minute objections from an EU member state. The EU’s actions followed a G7 declaration warning of consequences for any nation aiding…

Bengaluru, India: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has urged that policymakers of the Group of 20 (G20) major nations should concentrate on assisting the most disadvantaged people in the globe as high-level finance talks get underway close to Bengaluru, India’s technology capital. “You represent the leadership of global finance and economy at a time when the world is facing serious economic difficulties,” Mr. Modi stated in a video address to the finance ministers, central bank governors and other leaders attending the two-day meeting at the Nandi Hills resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru. “It is up to you, the…

Washington, D.C., US: Mr. Ajay Banga, a former executive at MasterCard, has been named as President Mr. Joe Biden’s nominee for the World Bank. Mr. Banga is “uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history,” according to a statement from Mr. Biden, who also noted that Mr. Banga has a “proven track record managing people and systems, and partnering with global leaders around the world to deliver results.” Since 2022, Mr. Banga has served as vice chairman of General Atlantic, an investment company with headquarters in New York. The 63-year-old had previously served as MasterCard’s…

United States: The United States Republican Party has announced that its first presidential debate will take place in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Republican National Committee (RNC) decided to begin its debates in August 2023 in the midwestern swing state, which voted in favour of Democrat Mr. Joe Biden in the last presidential election. “At this time, no other debates have been sanctioned, nor have the final criteria for the first debate been decided. We have a long way to go, but I am confident we will be able to showcase our eventual nominee in a world-class fashion,” RNC…

China: China has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia and a gradual de-escalation of the situation, which may lead to peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict. The plan by China, which was released by the foreign ministry and coincides with the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demands an end to Western sanctions against Russia, the establishment of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians, and steps to ensure the export of grains. “Conflict and war benefit no one. All parties must stay rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames…

United States: With the signing of a contract by Warner Bros and New Line to produce additional adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, Middle-Earth is returning to the big screen. Warner Bros Discovery’s CEO, David Zaslav, disclosed that a contract had been negotiated to produce “several” movies based on JRR Tolkien’s works. The price of the agreement with the Swedish game business Embracer Group, which holds the rights to most of Tolkien’s realm, has not yet been made public. The movies will be created by the Warner Bros. production business New Line Cinema, which also worked…

Moldova: The government of Moldova has dismissed an accusation by Russia’s Defence Ministry that Ukraine is planning to invade the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria after staging a false-flag operation. “We call for calm and for information to be received [by the public] from official and credible sources of the Republic of Moldova,” the government remarked in a statement. The statement further added that “our institutions cooperate with foreign partners, and in the case of threats to the country, the public will be promptly informed,” and that the government “does not confirm” the Russian defence ministry’s allegations. On a visit…

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has deployed new technology to enhance diagnostic tests aiming at combating the growing burden of antibiotic resistance. Over-reliance on antibiotics has also led to the growing silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) over the years. AMR happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and stop responding to antimicrobials over time. The Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Escherichia coli (ESBL Ec) Tricycle study’s preliminary findings indicated that multidrug-resistant bacteria were widely distributed in Zimbabwe. Additionally, the 2015 AMR situation analysis in Zimbabwe revealed that only 25 percent of public health laboratories have the manpower, resources, and supplies required to perform…

China: Search and rescue efforts continued in northern China following the collapse of a coal mine, which left at least four people dead and scores missing. As of February 23rd 2023 afternoon, 49 persons were still unaccounted for, as per Chinese state media. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the disaster happened on February 22nd 2023 in Alxa League, Inner Mongolia, when a 180-metre (590-foot) steep slope gave way above the open-pit mine. A significant landslide close to the scene on February 22nd 2023 night caused the rescue effort to be suspended overnight. As of early February 23rd 2023 morning, efforts…