July 3, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Ongoing colonialism’: Indigenous groups call to ‘Cancel Canada Day’ in light of mass grave discoveries, but not everyone agrees

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Ahead of Canada’s annual celebration of nationhood on July 1, calls by indigenous groups for a day of reflection instead – after the recent discovery of the graves of nearly 1,000 indigenous children – have drawn mixed reactions. … Read More >Ongoing colonialism’: Indigenous groups call to ‘Cancel Canada Day’ in light of mass grave discoveries, but not everyone agrees

Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

The Swiss government has said it wants to buy 36 F-35A fighter jets from American manufacturer Lockheed Martin, a decision critics have said is too expensive for Switzerland and makes it overly reliant on the US. … Read More >Swiss govt announces bid for 36 F-35A fighter jets and Patriot missiles from US despite political pushback at home

Middle East

Israeli settlers to cease illegal occupation of West Bank outpost, regional council says

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Israeli settlers who illegally established an outpost in the occupied West Bank near the village of Beita have agreed to vacate the site amid heightened tensions in the region over the forced evictions of Palestinians. … Read More >Israeli settlers to cease illegal occupation of West Bank outpost, regional council says

Middle East

Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

A statement condemning anti-Semitism, which was released by a children’s book non-profit, triggered a conflict that ultimately cost its inclusivity officer her job. Now some say the organization caved in to Jew-hating bigots. … Read More >Palestinian kids’ book author accused of anti-Semitism after complaints cost black Jewish diversity chief her job

Proportion of Germans jabbed with first Covid vaccine dose on par with Americans, German health minister says

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Germany’s vaccination campaign has caught such momentum that the proportion of the German population receiving their first dose of a Covid vaccine is now on a similar level as the US, despite the country’s initial slow roll-out. … Read More >Proportion of Germans jabbed with first Covid vaccine dose on par with Americans, German health minister says

Asia & Pacific

China wins fight against malaria, completely ridding country of disease after 70-year campaign

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

The World Health Organization (WHO) has congratulated China and awarded the Asian nation with a malaria-free certification after a 70-year mission that saw it reduce its case numbers from 30 million to zero. … Read More >China wins fight against malaria, completely ridding country of disease after 70-year campaign

Business

Russia’s wheat exports surge over 7% during current agricultural season

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Exports of Russian wheat have amounted to 36.2 million tons since the beginning of the current agricultural year, showing an increase of 7.1% against the same period a year ago, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture reports. … Read More >Russia’s wheat exports surge over 7% during current agricultural season

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Oil surges past $75 as OPEC+ discuses 2 million bpd output boost

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

Oil prices shot up early on Thursday as reports started to emerge that OPEC and its non-OPEC partners led by Russia were discussing another gradual increase in oil supply of 2 million barrels per day between August and December. … Read More >Oil surges past $75 as OPEC+ discuses 2 million bpd output boost

Business

Chinese yuan’s share of global currency reserves hits new high

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

The share of Chinese currency held by global central banks reached a new high of 2.45% in the first quarter of 2021, the IMF’s Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER) survey states. … Read More >Chinese yuan’s share of global currency reserves hits new high

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US dollar grabs bigger share in global currency reserves, but broader trend indicates shift away from greenback

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

The share of the US dollar held by global central banks totaled 59.5% from January through March, up from 58.9% recorded in the previous quarter, according to data revealed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). … Read More >US dollar grabs bigger share in global currency reserves, but broader trend indicates shift away from greenback

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