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New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

An independent Covid-19 vaccine safety monitoring board considered that the woman's death was due to myocarditis, which is known to be a rare side effect of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

Oil prices drop after Hurricane Ida hits US Gulf rigs, refineries

Brent was down 16 cents or 0.2% at $72.54 a barrel by 0654 GMT. It rose more than 11% last week in anticipation of disruptions to oil production from Hurricane Ida.

India's coronavirus vaccine supply jumps, raising hopes of export

After donating or selling 66 million doses to nearly 100 countries, India barred exports in the middle of April to focus on domestic immunisation as infections exploded

RCB all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of IPL due to finger injury

The 21-year-old Sundar, who bowls off-spin and is a handy batsman lower down the order, suffered the injury in England before being forced out of India's ongoing five-match test series

Multiple rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by defense system: US

The official said initial reports did not indicate any US casualties, but that information could change

Researchers, cyber agency urge action by Microsoft cloud database users

Researchers who discovered a massive flaw in the main databases stored in Microsoft's Azure cloud platform urged all users to change their digital access keys, not just the 3,300 it notified this week

Baxter in advanced talks to acquire Hill-Rom for about $10 billion: Report

US-based medical technology company Baxter International is in advanced talks to buy medical equipment maker Hill-Rom Holdings for about $10 billion, a report said

Dragons fly as Chinese millennials take a shine to gold, helping demand

Sales of gold bracelets, pendants, earrings and necklaces that draw on dragons, phoenixes, peonies and other traditional patterns are flying among consumers helping drive a rebound in gold demand

Asian shares up on dovish Fed chair, oil up as hurricane batters Louisiana

Asian shares started the week with gains and the dollar was not far off two-week lows after US Fed Reserve Chairman Powell struck a more dovish tone than some investors expected in long-awaited speech

China's Sinopec posts $6 bn profit on rebounding oil prices, better demand

Revenue in the first six months rose 22.1% from last year's low base to 1.26 trillion yuan, following a recovery in global oil prices and robust demand for fuel and petrochemical products

Bharat Biotech scouts international Covid-19 vaccine partners

Bharat Biotech said it was exploring opportunities with its international partners who have expertise in commercial-scale manufacturing of inactivated viral vaccines.

Okinawa in Japan finds contaminants in Moderna Covid-19 vaccines: Report

The Okinawa vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by the Japanese government due to reports of contamination, NHK said

Google Play app store revenue hit $11.2 billion in 2019, lawsuit says

In its quarterly financial disclosures, Google groups Play app revenue with that of other services and accounts for the store's ad revenue as part of another broader category.

China regulator swoops on algorithms in latest tech clampdown

In China, state media have accused companies of using algorithms to pressure people into purchases and promotions

Toyota halts self-driving e-Palette vehicles after Olympic village accident

In a YouTube video, Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda apologized for the incident and said he offered to meet the person but was unable to do so

Govt selects 10 banks to manage LIC IPO to raise up to Rs 90,000 cr: Report

A ministerial panel, called the Alternative Mechanism on strategic Divestment, is expected to decide soon on the size of the stake to be sold.

Fed Chair gives no signal on start of bond-buying taper, weighs Delta risks

In a speech to the annual Jackson Hole economic conference, Powell indicated the Fed will remain cautious in any eventual decision to raise interest rates

S&P 500 hits record high as 'prudent Powell' stands pat on policy

All the 11 major S&P sectors were up, with energy, materials and communication services jumping 1% each.

Oil price jumps as storm approaches Gulf of Mexico production hub

Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track to post big gains for week on worries about supply disruptions as energy companies began shutting production in Gulf of Mexico ahead of possible hurricane

Oil prices jump as storm approaches Gulf of Mexico production hub

For the week, Brent is on track for a rise of 11%, its biggest weekly jump since June 2020. WTI is headed for a weekly gain of more than 10%, also the strongest since June 2020.