Author: News Desk

Bolivia: Chinese battery giant CATL has been chosen to help develop Bolivia’s huge, but largely untapped, reserves of lithium after a lengthy bidding process involving firms from the United States and Russia. The deal, announced at an event in the country’s political capital, La Paz, would see the CBC consortium partner on direct lithium extraction from the country’s Uyuni and Oruro salt flats. Bolivian President Mr. Luis Arce stated that the CATL-led consortium was launching the “historic” industrialisation of lithium in Bolivia. “More than $1 billion (£807 million) will be invested in the project’s first phase,” the President remarked. Technical…

New Zealand: The New Zealand Labour MP Mr. Chris Hipkins is set to replace Ms. Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after becoming the only nominee for the party’s leadership. Mr. Hipkins, 44, is currently minister for police, education, and public service. “I think we’re an incredibly strong team. We’ve gone through this process with unity, and we’ll continue to do that. I’m feeling really fortunate to be working with such an amazing group of people who have a real commitment to the service of the people of New Zealand,” Mr. Hipkins commented after the party announced him as the sole…

Paris, France: More than a million people protested in French towns against President Mr. Emmanuel Macron’s proposals to raise the retirement age, while a wave of nationwide strikes shut down trains, blocked refineries, and reduced power generation. The nation’s top unions, buoyed by their success, called for a second day of strikes on 31st January 2023 in an effort to pressure Macron and his administration to abandon a pension reform proposal that would require the majority of people to work an additional two years until the age of 64. “Now, the government finds itself with its back to the wall. Everyone knows that…

United States: A US federal judge has ordered Mr. Donald Trump and one of his attorneys to jointly pay nearly $1 million in penalties for pursuing a frivolous lawsuit against Ms. Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and other perceived enemies of the former president of engaging in conspiracy against him. Earlier in September 2022, the suit was dismissed and Trump was ordered to pay tens of thousands in November after one defendant sought sanctions. The latest order came after a group of the remaining defendants, including Ms. Clinton, filed a separate request for sanctions. The US district court judge…

Seoul, South Korea: One of the largest cryptocurrency lenders, Genesis, has declared bankruptcy in the US, making it the most recent victim of the crypto market crash. Genesis Global Capital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York. According to a court filing, the lenders’ assets and liabilities are each estimated to be between $1 billion and $10 billion. Parent group Genesis Global Holdco and lending unit Genesis Asia Pacific also filed for bankruptcy protection. “Genesis has taken strategic actions to achieve a global resolution to maximize value for all clients and stakeholders and strengthen its business for the…

Australia: A “giant cane toad” with an equal weight of newborn human babies has been found by Australian rangers in North Queensland. The “monster” specimen is six times bigger than the average toad and could break a world record. The Queensland Department of Environment and Science announced that a gigantic cane toad, which was named “Toadzilla,”  was discovered by rangers in Queensland’s Conway National Park and weighed in at 2.7kg (almost 6lbs), which could possibly be a new world record, “I reached down and grabbed the cane toad and couldn’t believe how big and heavy it was. We dubbed it…

United States: Netflix, the US streaming giant, revealed that it had more than 230 million users worldwide at the end of last year, beating analysts’ expectations as successful shows like “Wednesday” and “Harry & Meghan” attracted new viewers. In a letter announcing bumper fourth-quarter earnings, the business claimed that “2022 was a tough year, with a bumpy start but a brighter finish.” In addition, Netflix disclosed that co-founder Mr. Reed Hastings was stepping down from his position as CEO after 25 years in charge, during which time the business grew from a DVD rental service to a juggernaut in the entertainment…

United States: The US rock legend Mr. David Crosby, who was renowned for his guitar playing and vocal harmonies, has died at the age of 81. Mr. Crosby was a founding member of two revered rock bands, the country and folk-influenced Byrds, for whom he co-wrote the hit “Eight Miles High,” and Crosby, Stills & Nash, The American singer was born in California on August 14, 1941, as the son of Oscar-winning Hollywood cinematographer Mr. Floyd Crosby. Mr. Crosby joined The Byrds in 1964, a folk-rock group that scored its first hit with a cover of Bob Dylan’s Tambourine Man.…

London, UK: Due to the significant snowfall, Manchester Airport has resumed its service after temporarily closing both of its runways. The airport has told before that, cleaning the airfield will enable operations to restart “at the earliest opportunity.” Images from the airport depict passengers stranded inside aircraft on the runway. In a tweet, the airport added that health and safety will “always be our top priority” and advised passengers to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information. https://twitter.com/manairport/status/1615993325760438272?s=20&t=hHmFkHEPde5_H9PkQd6Gpw Overnight, temperatures dropped as low as -10C (14F) in certain regions of the UK. Following a drop in temperatures, several…

London, UK: According to research, eating at least two portions of oily fish each week such as mackerel, and sardines or sardines reduce your risk of developing chronic kidney disease and slows the organ’s decline in function. Around 700 million people worldwide suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is essential to identify factors that could stop its onset and progression because it can result in kidney failure and death. A recent study discovered a link between consuming more of the omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish and other seafood and a reduced risk of kidney issues. Higher concentrations…