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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Politics hampered WHO’s response to Covid, review panel chief says

The WHO and its members have been scrutinized for their responses to the pandemic that has struck about 47 million people, killing more than 1.2 million & stifling economies worldwide.

What US can learn from Jacinda Ardern’s stunning election victory in New Zealand

Ardern’s message of empathy & kindness married with skillful crisis management contrasts starkly with the divisive politics in US as Trump, Biden face off for presidency on 3 Nov.

Jacinda Ardern’s landslide win in NZ shows what voters want — Covid competence

Shutting down economy at a time when New Zealand had just 102 cases was a political gamble, but one that’s paid off.

New Zealand reports first locally transmitted Covid case in three weeks

News of the fresh community case comes hours after PM Jacinda Ardern swept to landslide election win, largely on the back of her govt’s successful response to Covid.

Jacinda Ardern returns to power in landslide victory as New Zealand rewards Covid success

With 87% of the vote counted, Ardern’s Labour Party had 49% support — heading to its biggest share of the vote since the 1930s.

PM Jacinda Ardern set for big election win as New Zealand voters reward Covid success

Pandemic has given Jacinda Ardern a stage to display her strengths of empathetic leadership & skilled crisis management, drowning out criticism of not delivering on some key promises.

New Zealand stocks & property surge as Jacinda Ardern’s poll win seems certain

The S&P/NZX 50 stock index has still gained 6.5% this month alone. The housing market is also running hot. Business confidence is also recovering.

Pandemic reinvents grocery shopping in China, South Africa eases lockdown & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

New Zealand steps up military presence at border after coronavirus breaches

PM Jacinda Adern says around 500 extra defense personnel will be deployed at managed isolation facilities, almost doubling the current number.

Ardern delays New Zealand election by four weeks to 17 October

The New Zealand PM said she delayed the election to provide certainty to voters as active Covid cases rose to 78, with Auckland cluster set to get bigger.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.