Daily Monitor

October 18, 2021

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory?

Experts say vaccines mandates are ‘100 percent a human rights issue’ but also about keeping society safe. […]
October 20, 2021

Energy trade offers gains for bilateral ties

China’s gas needs could spur more cooperation with US, experts stress […]
October 22, 2021

How Russia Is Cashing In on Climate Change

Global warming may pose grave dangers around the world, but as one tiny Russian town on the Arctic Ocean shows, it can also be a ticket to prosperity […]  
October 26, 2021

China Warns U.S. Support for Taiwan Poses ‘Huge Risks’ to Ties

China condemned the U.S.’s latest overture toward Taiwan, warning that ties between the two countries faced “huge risks” just weeks after Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreed to hold a video summit […]
October 27, 2021

Investors on board as U.S. oil majors dismiss wind and solar projects

Top U.S. oil firms are doubling down on drilling, deepening a divide with European rivals on the outlook for renewables, and winning support from big investors who do not expect the stateside companies to invest in wind and solar […]
November 8, 2021

Poland says Belarus ‘fully’ controls migrants after attempted breach

Poland has closed its border with Belarus after a group of migrants tried to forcibly enter. Warsaw has accused Minsk of preparing a “provocation,” with Germany urging the EU to “take action.” […]
November 9, 2021

COP26: Five takeaways as Obama arrives in Glasgow and ministers join negotiations

After a quiet weekend inside the Scottish Events Campus (not so quiet outside) a whole new wave of visitors has arrived at COP26 -including Barack Obama […]
November 11, 2021

US-China deal on emissions welcomed by global figures and climate experts

UN and EU say the agreement could help pave the way to wider breakthrough, though concerns remain over ‘patchy details […]
November 11, 2021

Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we’ll ratify Paris agreement

Iran will ratify the landmark Paris agreement on climate change only if sanctions against it are lifted, a senior leader has told the BBC […]
December 6, 2021

‘Encouraging’ early feedback on Omicron severity: Dr Fauci

Early data from the new variant does not indicate a great degree of danger, says top US pandemic scientist […]