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UK FinMin sounds warning bells over possible $90 bn loss in no-deal Brexit

11:28 pm July 2, 2019

London : British Finance Minister Philip Hammond warned on Tuesday that a disorderly UK departure from the European Union could result in a 90 billion pounds ($114 billion, 100 billion euros) “hit” to the treasury. “The government’s analysis suggests that in a disruptive no-deal exit, there would a be a hit to the exchequer of about 90 […]

India presses OPEC for affordable oil price

OPEC signs new charter with Russia, other allies; extends production cuts

11:12 pm July 2, 2019

Vienna: The OPEC bloc of oil producers on Tuesday formally signed a new charter of cooperation with other major producers — including Russia — a day after thrashing out the document at a marathon meeting. The new agreement between OPEC and its so-called OPEC+ partners is being seen as a sign of the cartel’s efforts to stay relevant in […]

UK warns China of consequences if it fails to preserve Hong Kong’s freedom

11:07 pm July 2, 2019

Belfast: British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned China on Tuesday of “serious consequences” if it breaches a bilateral agreement to preserve Hong Kong’s freedoms, after an unprecedented night of anti-government protests. “Hong Kong is part of China and we have to accept that. But the freedoms in Hong Kong are enshrined in a joint declaration” signed with former […]

Phoebe Waller-Bridge may feature in ‘Killing Eve’ season 3

2:40 pm July 2, 2019

London: “Killing Eve” creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed that she is planning to write a character for herself in the third season of the critically-acclaimed show. The actor-writer said she wants to feature in the show so that she can be brutally murdered by Jodie Comer’s Villanelle. “I was like, I am going to write […]

44 young Indian scientists attend Nobel Laureates meet in Germany

7:46 pm July 1, 2019

Lindau (Germany): Seeking fresh perspectives about research and innovation, as many as 44 next-generation Indian scientists have gathered here on the banks of the Lake Constance for extensive discussions with 39 Nobel Laureates from around the world and share their vision. The select group is a part of the 580 young scientist contingent from 89 […]