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Rising coronavirus cases fuel resurgence fears as Biden ramps up vaccination push

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals · 2:56 AM UTC

Swiftly rising coronavirus cases across the United States and abroad fueled fears of a pandemic resurgence on Monday and sent shockwaves through stock markets as the highly contagious Delta variant appeared to be taking hold.

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Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific · 2:21 AM UTCAustralia's COVID-19 lockdowns expand as Delta variant spreads

Two of Australia's six states were in lockdown on Tuesday as the COVID-19 Delta variant spread, with Victoria extending its lockdown for seven days and South Australia announcing a week long lockdown, while Sydney was in a five-week lockdown.

Asia PacificMyanmar targets higher vaccinations as COVID-19 cases soar
Asia PacificJapan govt says companies targeted by China-backed cyber hacking group
Asia PacificAnalysis: Caught between China and the U.S., Asian countries stockpile missiles
Asia PacificU.S. Defense secretary to visit Vietnam, Philippines

China

ChinaChina reports spike in new coronavirus cases on border with Myanmar
ChinaDevoured: How sand mining devastated China's largest freshwater lake
ChinaChina's wild elephants seek room to roam as habitats shrink
ChinaTrial of first person charged under HK security law ends a year after arrest

Olympics

OlympicsIOC's Bach lauds medical workers, says Games will send powerful message of peace
OlympicsOlympic sponsor Toyota passes on Games TV commercials in Japan amid lacklustre support there
OlympicsBaseball-Two members of Mexico team test positive for COVID-19

Two members of Mexico's Olympic baseball team have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team hotel before their departure for the Tokyo Olympics, the federation said.

OlympicsOlympic Village COVID-19 infection bubble already 'broken' - health expert

United States

United StatesU.S. recession ended in April 2020, making it shortest on record
United StatesProud Boys leader pleads guilty to weapons charge, destroying Black Lives Matter flag
United StatesSchumer sets procedural vote for $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
United StatesU.S. House Minority Leader McCarthy picks five Republicans for Jan. 6 panel

Environment

EnvironmentSprawling Oregon blaze expands, forcing firefighters, residents into retreat
EnvironmentDemocrats float border tariff for carbon intensive imports
EnvironmentDeadly German floods were predictable, UK flood expert says
EnvironmentBritain issues first Amber Extreme Heat warning

Energy

EnergyBiden clean energy plan key to restoring industry job losses, says U.S. official
EnergyEXCLUSIVE U.S., Germany to announce deal on Nord Stream 2 pipeline in coming days -sources
EnergyOil steadies after rout on rising COVID-19 cases, OPEC+ supply deal
EnergyBritain eyes new body to run its energy systems and meet climate targets

Technology

Technology'Not really nervous': Billionaire Bezos girds for inaugural space flight
TechnologyIsrael says spyware exports are for lawful use only
TechnologyBiden softens tone on Facebook, urges action on vaccine misinformation
TechnologyYellen urges quick U.S. adoption of stablecoin rules

Finance

FinanceTokyo bourse overhaul spurs prime market push for Japanese firms
FinancePapua New Guinea-focused Oil Search rejects $6.5 bln Santos bid
FinanceBiden to nominate ex-Senate banking panel lawyer to senior Treasury post
FinanceRobinhood seeks up to $35 bln valuation in mega U.S. IPO

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessSustainable investments account for more than a third of global assets
Sustainable BusinessRussia's central bank advises companies to disclose ESG agenda
Sustainable BusinessPivot Bio, a startup using microbes to replace synthetic fertilizer, raises $430 mln
Sustainable BusinessIsrael seeks to tax disposables to reduce plastic use

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