8 OUT OF 10 AMERICANS PREDICT A DIFFICULT ECONOMY IN 2023: GALLUP

Tue 03 January 2023: Eight out of ten American citizens predict that 2023 would be a challenging economic year with rising taxes and a growing budget deficit, including on the economy, politics, and crime, according to a Gallup poll released on Tuesday. About 80% of Americans anticipate heightened economic problems, including higher taxes and an increased budget deficit. More than 60% believe that inflation will continue to rise and the stock market continue to fall. Over 50% […]

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AUSTRALIA’S COVID TESTS FOR CHINA WENT AGAINST HEALTH ADVICE

Tue 03 January 2023: Australia’s chief medical officer advised there was not ‘sufficient public health rationale’ for new travel rules. Australia has introduced COVID-19 testing for travellers from China despite the country’s top medical official advising against the move, a newly released letter shows. In a letter sent to Health Minister Mark Butler on Saturday, […]

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UKRAINIAN MISSILE STRIKE KILLS 63 RUSSIAN SERVICEMEN IN DONETSK – RUSSIAN MILITARY

Mon 02 January 2023: Ukrainian troops fired missiles on the temporary deployment facility of the Russian troops in the city of Makiivka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), killing at least 63 Russian military personnel, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Ukraine shelled the area with six HIMARS rockets, while the Russian air defense […]

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WHATSAPP ENDS SUPPORT FOR MANY SMARTPHONES: HERE’S A LIST

Mon 02 January 2023: Meta-owned WhatsApp has ended support for many smartphones that include two iPhone models. The rest of them are android phones. In order to enhance user experience, WhatsApp regularly sends updates and rolls out new features. Apart from sending new updates for newer Operating Systems (OS), WhatsApp also withdraws support for the […]

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ONE-THIRD OF THE WORLD’S ECONOMIES EXPECTED TO BE IN RECESSION IN 2023, IMF CHIEF SAYS

Mon 02 January 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has warned that this year would be more difficult than 2022 for the majority of the global economy due to slower growth in the United States, the European Union, and China. 2023 will be a “tough year,” according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, with […]

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CROATIA’S BIG DAY: BALKAN NATION ADOPTS EURO AND JOINS SCHENGEN ZONE ON NEW YEAR

Mon 02 January 2023: Croatia has adopted the euro and entered Europe’s passport-free zone, marking two significant achievements for the country since joining the European Union (EU) nearly a decade ago. At midnight on Sunday, the Balkan country said goodbye to its kuna currency and became the eurozone’s 20th member. It is now the 27th […]

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