Global coronavirus cases hit 20 million in August

[ad_1] In August 2021, the number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide increased by about 20 million, compared to 4.5 million in July. The last high incidence was recorded in April this year, Report informs, citing TASS. The epicenter of the pandemic is currently in North America and Asia. In some countries of Western Europe, where… Continue reading Global coronavirus cases hit 20 million in August

IATA: Global air passenger traffic down 53% in two years

[ad_1] Global air travel recovery improved in July, supported by vaccine rollout and appetite for travel during the traditionally busy northern hemisphere summer, Report informs, citing a press release of the International Air Traffic Association (IATA). “Industry-wide revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) fell by 53.1% compared with pre-crisis July 2019 – a robust improvement on a… Continue reading IATA: Global air passenger traffic down 53% in two years

Global GDP to suffer $4 Trillion Loss due to tourism

[ad_1] By the end of this year, global gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to suffer more than $ 4 trillion because of tourism, said document of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). According to the paper, 60% of the estimated losses in global… Continue reading Global GDP to suffer $4 Trillion Loss due to tourism

Haber Global: Shusha resident who returned home after 28 years saw only bare walls – VIDEO

[ad_1] “Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, liberated after 28 years, is now healing its wounds. Shusha residents are looking forward to the day when they will return to their homes. According to Report, Haber Global has published a story of 61-year-old Aydin Gasimov from Shusha, who returned to his home after 28 years. Aydin… Continue reading Haber Global: Shusha resident who returned home after 28 years saw only bare walls – VIDEO

WHO records growth in global cases numbers for fourth week in row

[ad_1] The coronavirus case numbers in the world keep growing for the fourth consecutive week. Last week saw an increase in the death toll, which previously declined for ten weeks in a row, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a Geneva briefing today. Report informs, citing TASS, that… Continue reading WHO records growth in global cases numbers for fourth week in row

Global food prices fall for 1st time in 12 months

[ad_1] Global food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 12 months, according to a benchmark United Nations report released today, Report informs, citing the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index averaged 124.6 points in June 2021, down 2.5 percent from May, but still 33.9 percent higher… Continue reading Global food prices fall for 1st time in 12 months

WHO: COVID global death toll exceeds 4M

[ad_1] The number of deaths from COVID in the world has exceeded 4 million, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a briefing in Geneva, Report informs referring to TASS. “We have just crossed a tragic milestone of 4 million deaths caused by COVID-19,” he said. [ad_2] https://report.az/en/health/who-covid-global-death-toll-exceeds-4m/

IEA: Global demand for natural gas to grow by 3.6%

[ad_1] The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 3.6% growth in global demand for natural gas this year, Report informs via foreign media. Besides, the agency expects the demand to rise by 1.7% in 2022-2024. The IEA believes that while the Paris Agreement, signed by more than 190 countries to limit temperature increases to 1.5… Continue reading IEA: Global demand for natural gas to grow by 3.6%

Global transition to green energy: Azerbaijan’s activities and plans

[ad_1] In recent years, the energy transition has been one of the main directions in global energy policy, Report informs. The energy transition involves the replacement of traditional energy resources with renewable ones using the most modern technologies. Rapid advances in renewable energy technologies and climate targets for countries are accelerating the transition to green… Continue reading Global transition to green energy: Azerbaijan’s activities and plans

G7: Global tax for tech giants to be agreed in July

[ad_1] An agreement on introducing a global tax of 15 percent is expected at a meeting of finance ministers and leaders of the G20 central banks in July, reads the joint communiqué following the G7 summit in the UK, Report informs. “We need a tax system that is fair across the world. We endorse the… Continue reading G7: Global tax for tech giants to be agreed in July