Sri Lanka finance minister meets top IMF official amid economic crisis
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s finance minister held talks with a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official on Monday, two sources said, as …
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Top IMF official to visit Sri Lanka this week to brief about economy’s state
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO – A senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official will be visiting Sri Lanka on Monday and Tuesday to brief President Gotabaya …
U.S. Senate confirms Pagán as top trade official at WTO
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted 80 to 19 to confirm Maria Pagán as the top U.S. trade official in Geneva and Washington’s …
Ukraine is model for Taiwan defense should China violate its ‘sovereignty’ -U.S. official
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s stiff resistance against the invasion by Russian forces could be a model for Taiwan to defend itself should China …
Ex-Canadian government official extradited to face charges over ransomware attacks
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – A former Canadian government official has been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges alleging he deployed …
Colombia’s February inflation an unpleasant surprise – central bank official
BOGOTA – Colombia’s February inflation data was a surprise for everyone, including central bank co-director Roberto Steiner, the official said on Wednesday, one of seven …
Russia may be using unguided ‘dumb’ bombs in Ukraine war -U.S. official
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON – The United States has seen indications that Russia’s military in its assault on Ukraine is using so-called …
EU leaders to weigh joint investment plan at summit – French official
PARIS – EU leaders will hold initial talks at a summit this week in Versailles about a joint investment plan to boost the bloc’s independence …
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth for big importers
WASHINGTON – Persistent high oil prices prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cut a full percentage point off the growth off large oil-importing developing …
Russia, Ukraine still have vast majority of combat power intact-US official
WASHINGTON – The United States assesses that Russia and Ukraine both still have the vast majority of their combat power available to them as the …
LME stops publishing official nickel prices after trading halt
LONDON – The London Metal Exchange (LME) will temporarily stop publishing official and closing nickel prices, it said following its suspension of trading in the …
Ukrainian forces retake control of northeastern town, Ukrainian official say
LVIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces have retaken control of the town of Chuhuiv in northeastern Ukraine, presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych told a briefing on Monday. …
EU considering SWIFT exclusion for Belarus banks – official
BRUSSELS – The European Union is considering excluding banks in Belarus from the SWIFT messaging system that underpins the global financial transactions, as it has …
140 Diplomats Walked Out Of UN Meeting Once Russian Official Started Talking
Diplomats representing their countries in the United Nations walked out of a meeting Tuesday in protest as a response to a speech given by a …
At least 10 killed in latest rocket strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv, says Ukrainian official
LVIV – At least 10 people were killed and 35 wounded on Tuesday in rockets strikes by Russian forces on the centre of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s …
Rocket strikes kill 11 in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, says regional official
LVIV -At least 11 people were killed on Monday in rocket strikes by Russian forces on residential districts of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the …
China’s Feb service sector activity growth accelerates – official PMI
BEIJING – Activity in China’s services sector grew at a faster pace in February, official data showed on Tuesday. The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index …
Russia’s Belarus talks plan is ‘propaganda’, Ukraine official says
-Ukraine wants only “real” negotiations with Russia over its military offensive, without ultimatums, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters on Sunday, calling Moscow’s …
China so far not helping Russia evade Western sanctions – U.S. official
By David Lawder WASHINGTON – China so far does not appear to be helping Russia evade Western financial sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of …
EU nearing decision on cutting Russia off from Swift: French official
PARIS – Discussions among European Union members about excluding Russia from the Swift international payment system are close to reaching a successful conclusion, a French …
Biden convenes National Security Council to discuss Ukraine -official
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden convened a meeting of the National Security Council on Thursday morning to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, a …
Russian military will only enter Ukraine’s Donbass if separatists ask – official
DONETSK – Andrey Turchak, a senior member of Russia’s ruling party, said on Wednesday that the Russian military would only enter two breakaway regions in …
Russia’s Sberbank and VTB would face sanctions if invasion proceeds, U.S. official says
WASHINGTON – Russia’s Sberbank and VTB would face American sanctions if Moscow proceeds with its invasion of Ukraine, a senior U.S. administration official told reporters …
Top Russian Official Threatens Europe With Higher Energy Costs After Nord Stream 2 Decision
A top Russian government official warned that energy costs would skyrocket in Europe after Germany halted certification of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline Tuesday. “German …
Biden meets national security team on Russia, Ukraine, official says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting his national security team on Monday about Russia and Ukraine, a White House official said, as Russian …
Iran nuclear deal could be agreed very soon, EU official says
BRUSSELS -A senior European Union official said on Friday that a U.S.-Iranian deal to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on …
Obama Treasury Official Blames Federal Spending For Inflation Crisis
Obama Treasury Official Blames Federal Spending For Inflation Crisis Ailan Evans on February 17, 2022 Former Obama administration economic official Steven Rattner pushed back on …
Japan’s inflation may exceed 1% but stay below BOJ goal, says central bank official
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer inflation may exceed 1% but will remain distant from the central bank’s 2% target, a senior Bank of Japan official said …
Business Owner Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Bribing Former Official at D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue
WASHINGTON – Mohammad Ezazul Hoque, 59, the former owner of several Washington, D.C. restaurants, was sentenced today to 37 …
G20 finance chiefs to discuss Ukraine this week – German official
BERLIN – Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 leading economies will discuss the Ukraine crisis this week but it is unclear whether they will …
Forcing foreign banks to become EU branches ‘a last resort’, says official
By Huw Jones LONDON – Forcing foreign bank branches in the European Union to become subsidiaries would be a “last resort” to shed light on …
Texas refinery workers to vote on Exxon contract proposal -union official
By Erwin Seba BEAUMONT, Texas -Union officials on Monday agreed to schedule a membership vote on a contract offer that could end a nearly 10-month …
U.S. judges faced over 4,500 threats in 2021 amid rising extremism -official
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON – U.S. federal judges were the target of more than 4,500 threats and other inappropriate communications last year, the head …
Airlines need to negotiate Ukraine insurance cover for flights – Lloyd’s official
LONDON – Airlines will need to negotiate Ukraine aviation cover with their insurers, with some of the required war risk policies now being agreed on …
Putin gave no indication in Macron call he’s preparing invasion – French presidency official
PARIS -Russian President Vladimir Putin gave no indication in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday that he was preparing to invade …
Harvard Prof And Former Obama Official Calls For Crackdown On Protesting Truckers, Including Slashing Tires And Canceling Insurance
Juliette Kayyem, a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School and an official in former President Barack Obama’s Department of Homeland Security, called for truck drivers …
U.N. official urges Mexico to find alternatives to migrant detention or asylum
By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY – Mexico must seek alternatives to detention and asylum for migrants, especially ahead of an anticipated increase in arrivals this …
Harvard Prof And Former Obama Official Calls For Crackdown On Protesting Truckers, Including Slashing Tires And Cancelling Insurance
Juliette Kayyem, a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School and an official in former President Barack Obama’s Department of Homeland Security, called for truck drivers …
Former Pitt Emergency Official Admits Stealing and Selling PPE Masks During the Covid Pandemic
PITTSBURGH, PA- A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to one count of been of Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property, United States Attorney Cindy …
Chicago banker gets year in prison for bribing Trump campaign official
By Jody Godoy – The former head of a Chicago bank was sentenced on Monday to a year and a day in prison for approving …
Former La Joya official convicted in bribery scheme
McALLEN, Texas – The former La Joya Independent School District (LJISD) assistant superintendent of Student Services has admitted to taking $28,000 in bribes, announced U.S. …
Exclusive-New York pension official, worried about misinformation, seeks Spotify report
By Ross Kerber – New York State’s top pension official has asked streaming music platform Spotify Technology SA for details about the effectiveness of its …
Musk’s SpaceX working to restore Tonga’s internet – Fiji official
SINGAPORE – Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture is helping to restore connectivity to the Pacific Island nation of Tonga, according to an official in Fiji …
Exclusive-India LIC’s embedded value set at over $66.8 billion, govt official says
By Aftab Ahmed and Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI -State-run Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) embedded value has been finalised at more than 5 trillion …
China Sentences Uyghur Education Official To Death, Bans Books That Were Once Accepted
China sentenced Sattar Sawut, former head of the Xinjiang Education Department, to death for his role in creating once-approved textbooks the government suddenly banned, the …
Massachusetts Town Official Indicted for Fraud in Role as Property Manager for a Woonsocket Condominium Association
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The property manager of a Woonsocket, RI, condominium community was arraigned today in U.S. District Court in Providence on five counts of …
Homeland Security official charged with molesting three young girls
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Department of Homeland Security employee was arrested this week on a $1 million warrant after being charged with molesting two …
Van Drew Ally, New Jersey Democrat Abandons Party After Phil Murphy signed new abortion law
by Marissa Amara A New Jersey committeeman said he was leaving the Democratic Party in response to “expanded abortion legislation” under Gov. Phil Murphy, according …
Former Los Angeles City Attorney’s Official in Charge of Civil Litigation Agrees to Plead Guilty to Extortion Charge
DWP_extortion_-_Peters_criminal_information.pdf DWP_extortion_-_Peters_plea_agreement.pdf LOS ANGELES – A former senior official at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has agreed to plead guilty to a federal …
Former Senior Policy Advisor to City of Austin Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Misapply Federal Funds and to Falsify Records
AUSTIN – A Dripping Springs man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to misapply federal funds and falsify records with the intent to impede, obstruct, or …