Hello im Darren Jordan this is counting the cost on aljazeera your look at the world of business and economics this week russia seizes control of libyas Biggest Oil Field despite losing ground moscow flounce libya with warplanes and russian. Currency crisis debt default hyperinflation lebanons economic paralysis devastating explosion so is it time for a marshall fund. Weaponize in data and disinclination to manipulate elections nations are using Artificial Intelligence to get past the best media defenses. Well despite being driven out of Eastern Libya by Government Forces backed by turkey warlord he for have to continues to blockade the countrys oil exports and with the support of russian mercenaries is seizing control of the countrys oil fields and its ports starving the country of much needed financial resources. Well have to has always had the support of russia france and the United Arab Emirates but as russia steps up its reach around the mediterranean and africa its increased tens
On accounting because russia warplanes im surprised to see fall of the Libya Biggest Oil Field last lebanons economic around the city and the devastating closure is it time from our. Last weaponize in place and this information to manipulate elections. Counting the costs of aljazeera. The covert 19 pandemic force governments worldwide to impose lockdowns earlier this year. As 1000000 stayed at home for months normal life grounds for virtual holds. That meant a major reduction in air and Water Pollution some animals even reclaim their stolen habitats. But as some countries start to ease emergency restrictions and governments implement plans to rescue their economies many are concerned the clear blue skies wont last forever. How will the post lock down surging Greenhouse Gas emissions affect the Climate Crisis. This week we connect with one of the loudest voices urging an environmentally friendly Financial Recovery for the world the executive director of the International Energy agency d
Sidesteps congress in size executive orders for Financial Relief for the millions made jobless because of coronavirus. Bought into the program we begin with breaking news a new hope for the afghan Peace Process president ashraf ghani says hell approve the release of 400 taliban prisoners which paves the way for negotiations to begin now his announcement comes after the countrys highest Consultative Assembly called the loya jirga made it the recommendation on saturday and danny says hell sign the order in a few hours time their release was a precondition for the armed group to take part in talks about the future of the country. On top of the top story its an explosion thats estimated to have caused billions of dollars worth of damage now lebanon is hoping the International Community will help it rebuild its capital a virtual donors conference hosted by france and the United Nations will be held in a few hours time the capital was devastated when 2700. 00 tons of Ammonium Nitrate explode
Together with our colleagues on the criminal Investigation Department and military staff we got a warrant to conduct an operation to search for evidence i wasnt the only arrest on monday 2 of life sons were also arrested more than 200. 00 police raided apple delis headquarters detaining Senior Executives including the tabloids chief executive officer detective search computers and interviewed staff many are shocked and horrified including myself and i think this is send out a very very negative message and of course it must have a Chilling Effect on people who want to speak out and particularly on the news media so this is a very very disturbing the ballot long the National Security legislation targets acts of subversion terrorism secession and collusion with Foreign Forces the maximum penalty is life in prison critics say the legislation is being used by chinas leaders to silence the opposition and crackdown on democracy in the semi autonomous region the Hong Kong Journalists Associat
Prisoners free. Hoping to shake up the Political Landscape in batteries and unexpected candy that is vying to push out europes longest serving challenger. Moving this enflaming tension between washington and beijing a top trump official is in taiwan the highest level give us visit in 40 years. But leaders are trying to work out ways to help rebuild lebanons capital but in beirut theres a growing clamor to reshape the political system as well the information minister became the 1st Senior Member of government to resign since tuesdays port blast minal abdullah some mad says theres little hope for change 5 m. P. s have quit and there are reports that more may soon follow at least a 158 people were killed when a monium nitrate exploded. Causing billions of dollars worth of damage around 300000. 00 people homeless Video Conference events actual day as is underway with french president calling for efficient action to get aid to the lebanese people as quickly as possible well this off to a ma