The contributions of the world's billionaires have been massive. Yet, the donations are still dwarfed by the extremely huge demand for funding of the different sectors that combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
Rather than the comfort of inter-dependence, strong nations states will choose the safety of independence - whether it's in the matter of vaccines, ventilators or weapons.
The US Energy Department stated on Tuesday it is negotiating with 9 energy companies for storing about 23 million barrels of domestic oil in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Many African governments have imposed lockdowns and curfews to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus, but the restrictions are putting pressure on most economies