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Ukraine govt websites hit by more cyberattacks, destructive malware

Ukraine's parliament and other government and banking websites were hit with another wave of cyberattacks and destructive malware Wednesday, by unidentified attackers, said cybersecurity researchers.

Ukraine rebels seek Russia's help, potentially marking prelude for war

Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military help on Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian "aggression."

Ukrainian president pleads for peace amid growing fears of Russian attack

In an emotional address to the nation late Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Moscow's claims that his country poses a threat to Russia

Dollar jumps to five-year high versus yen; rupee slides 30 paise

The dollar index rose 0.009 per cent, with the euro up 0.03 per cent to $1.1297

Covid: Omicron surge could differ per country, says WHO

A top World Health Organisation official says low hospitalisation and death rates in South Africa due to the omicron variant cannot be considered a template for other countries

RBI appoints Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Deepak Kumar as new Executive Directors

Prior to being promoted as ED, Kumar was heading the Department of Information Technology of the RBI, while Choudhary was Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Supervision

OPEC and allies to decide crude oil output amid omicron spike

Analysts say the group is likely to add 400,000 barrels of oil per day in February, sticking with the road map it has followed since August

Why are so many vaccinated people getting Covid-19 lately

A couple of factors are at play, starting with the emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant

What will Silicon Valley learn from Holmes' conviction?

Holmes was found guilty on Monday of duping investors into believing that Theranos had developed a revolutionary medical device

China denies US report it's rapidly growing its nuclear arms

A senior Chinese arms control official denied Tuesday that his government is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, though he said it is taking steps to modernise its nuclear forces.

Activists call on Elon Musk's Tesla to close new Xinjiang showroom

The appeals add to pressure on foreign companies to take positions on Xinjiang, Tibet, Taiwan and other politically charged issues

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes convicted of fraud and conspiracy

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.

Global stocks higher after Wall Street ends 2021 with big gain

Frankfurt and Paris opened higher while Seoul and India advanced. Hong Kong retreated. Markets in Britain, China, Japan and Australia were closed.

How will Covid pandemic end? Omicron clouds forecasts for endgame

At some point, the WHO will determine when enough countries have tamped down their Covid cases sufficiently or at least, hospitalisations and deaths to declare the pandemic officially over

Turkey's inflation hits a 19-year high of 36% as purchasing power erodes

The yearly inflation rate was the highest since September 2002

Lionel Messi tests positive for coronavirus with 3 other PSG players

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) said one staff member also had Covid

ExxonMobil lifts spending on emission reduction plan to $15 bln

The energy giant said the USD 15 billion will go toward projects focused at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from existing operations and increased investments in the low carbon solutions business

European Union decides against emergency summit on omicron for now

Much remains unknown about the new variant, including whether it is more contagious

First of four accusers takes stand at Ghislaine Maxwell trial

Maxwell, 59, travelled for decades in circles that put her in contact with accomplished and wealthy people before her July 2020 arrest

Fauci says Coronavirus pandemic diverted resources from fighting AIDS

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said Tuesday the COVID-19 pandemic has diverted scientific and financial resources from the fight against AIDS.