US backs waiver on intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines
The US has backed the suspension of some intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, which could ramp up production of…
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Germany, China to increase cooperation on climate change
Germany and China agreed on Apr 26 to step up their cooperation in combating climate change in an effort to…
Corporates join forces with US, UK and Norway to save tropical rainforests
Companies such as Salesforce, Airbnb, Unilever and Amazon have teamed up with the governments of the US, the UK and…
Cyberattacks: Biden administration’s steps to protect the electricity system from cyberattacks
The Biden administration is taking steps to protect the country's electricity system from cyberattacks through a new 100-day initiative combining…
Amazon announces renewable energy project investments
Amazon has announced investments in nine new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects in the US, Canada and Europe. The…
Myanmar: EU expands sanctions against Myanmar military, companies
The European Union has decided to expand its sanctions against Myanmar’s military leaders and army-affiliated companies in response to violence…
Nuclear agency awards Palantir $90M contract for data platform
The National Nuclear Security Administration, which secures and maintains the U.S. nuclear weapons arsenal, awarded Silicon Valley-based Palantir a $90…
Threats from Russia, China underscore need to modernize Norad: expert
The increasing national security risks posed by Russia and China underscore the need to upgrade Norad's North Warning System, a…
NATO, US to stage large-scale military exercises around Serbia until summer
A large-scale military exercise led by the US, NATO and its allies, dubbed Defender-Europe 21, began in mid-March and will…
Four new natural gas pipeline projects online
The U.S. Energy Information Agency reports that four new natural gas pipeline projects recently were completed and entered service between…