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Australia in limbo: two biggest states in lockdown

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5 years ago

July 16, 2021

As a large part of the developed world begins to transition into a post-Covid world, Australia’s two biggest cities wake up in lockdown today as the Delta variant spreads through the country

Just last weekend, Melbourne recorded its 11th-straight day of zero new Covid infections, and now residents are beginning day one of a snap five-day lockdown.

Victoria enters a snap lockdown after a flare-up of COVID-19 cases

As of 11:59pm last night, Melbournians and Victorians have only five reasons to leave home including… exercise for a maximum of two hours daily, essential caregiving, purchasing food and other supplies, essential work or getting a Covid-19 vaccine.

It comes as Sydney and the state of New South Wales are battling a major outbreak that has seen lockdown extended to at least July 30.

12 cases of community transmission have been recorded in the city over the past 48 hours.

Meanwhile, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews apologised to his state yesterday for the lockdown, but says he’s confident that they will get on top of it.

“The team is reviewing all the data and all the epidemiology,”
Mr Weimar, melbourne testing commander said.

Sydney has entered its third week of lockdown, with COVID leaking into regional New South Wales and surrounding states.

The Sydney lockdown is now expected to extend until at least the end of the month, July 30.

Businesses have been left in limbo again, worried that they won’t be able to survive any more closures

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australians must hold onto hope as lockdowns continue across the country, and has urged all businesses the ‘light on the other side is coming’.

Fronting the media in Sydney, the PM stated that the Australian economy has remained strong during the pandemic, and is only set to get stronger once states and territories manage current outbreaks of coronavirus.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.