Hillary Clinton says she’d back Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, DC – In a rare show of political crossfire unity, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he could…
Yellen, Canada’s Freeland present united front on Ukraine, economic challenges
By David Lawder TORONTO – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday, pledging cooperation on issues ranging from sanctions against Russia to increasing energy production…
Cape Verde budgets $85 million to cushion Ukraine war fallout
PRAIA – Cape Verde will spend around $85 million on emergency subsidies and fiscal measures this year to mitigate the rise in food and fuel prices brought by the war in Ukraine,…
Russia accuses G20 members of politicizing health talks after criticism over Ukraine
By Stanley Widianto (Reuters) – Russia on Monday accused some members of the Group of 20 major economies of politicizing a meeting on global health, as it faced criticism over how its…
Ukraine to restrict Russian books, music in latest cultural break from Moscow
By Max Hunder KYIV – Ukraine’s parliament on Sunday voted through two laws which will place severe restrictions on Russian books and music as Kyiv seeks to break many remaining cultural ties…
Treasury’s Adeyemo sees elevated cyber threats in wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine
WASHINGTON – U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo warned bankers about elevated cyber threats in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and underscored the department’s commitment to sharing real-time intelligence, Treasury…
U.S. drone sale to Ukraine hits snag – sources
By Mike Stone ST LOUIS, Missouri – The Biden administration’s plan to sell four large, armable drones to Ukraine has been paused on the fear its sophisticated surveillance equipment might fall into…
Ukraine receives first funds through IMF account, PM says
KYIV -Ukraine has received a loan of one billion Canadian dollars ($770 million) on concessional terms, its first funds through an “administered account” set up by the International Monetary Fund, Prime Minister…
White House says no immediate need for additional Ukraine aid from Congress
WASHINGTON – The White House does not believe it currently needs an additional Ukraine aid package from Congress after just tapping a recently approved $40 billion measure. “I don’t think we’re there…
Russia says West, unlike China, ‘shoot themselves in the head’ over Ukraine
By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON – Russia said on Wednesday that the West had “shot itself in the head” by trying to limit energy imports from the oil and gas fields of Siberia…
Point Pleasant Mayor Personally Delivers $100,000 Check to UN for Ukraine Aid
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra, a rising star in the New Jersey Republican party, personally traveled to New York City and the United Nations Headquarters to…
Ukraine war, soaring costs shake Australia farmer confidence – survey
SYDNEY – Australian farmers’ confidence fell in the latest quarter, as rising production costs took some shine off high commodity prices and prospects of a bumper harvest, a survey showed on Tuesday.…
‘War is good for business’ as drive to arm Ukraine looms over French expo
By John Irish and Lucien Libert VILLEPINTE, France – Next to Ukraine’s stand at the world’s largest arms fair for ground forces on Monday, U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin proudly displays its anti-tank…
Ukraine southern Odesa region starts 2022 grain harvest
KYIV – Farmers of Ukrainian southern Odesa region have started the 2022 grain harvest taking advantage of favourable weather, regional officials said late on Sunday. Ukraine has already completed the 2022 grain…
Ukraine hopes to save foreign soldiers sentenced to death, says lawmaker
KYIV – Ukraine is doing everything possible to save three foreign nationals who were sentenced to death by proxy authorities in Donbas for fighting for Ukraine, a lawmaker in Ukraine’s parliamentary security…
After Sending $40 Billion To Ukraine, US Officials Are Only Now Raising Red Flags
After Sending $40 Billion To Ukraine, US Officials Are Only Now Raising Red Flags Micaela Burrow on June 9, 2022 U.S. officials say Ukraine has concealed key elements of their war strategy…
IMF hopes to mobilize as much funding as possible to aid Ukraine
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Canada and Germany have already pledged over $2 billion to a new administered account set up by the International Monetary Fund to help war-torn Ukraine, and other…
Economic instability from Ukraine war will abate over time, UK’s Johnson
LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britain on Thursday there was no quick fix to the instability prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but that the economic consequences of the war…
Thai consumer mood at 9-min low in May on living costs, Ukraine war
BANGKOK – Thai consumer confidence dropped for a fifth straight month in May, hitting a ninth-month low, due to worries over higher living costs and the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Euro zone GDP growth speeds up in Q1 despite Ukraine war, revised data show
BRUSSELS – The euro zone economy grew much faster in the first quarter of the year than in the previous three months despite the impact of the war in Ukraine, the European…
A new spring for green govt bonds after Ukraine war freeze
By Alessia Pe and Sara Rossi MILAN – Sales of green sovereign bonds are gathering momentum after being disrupted by the Ukraine war, with 12 billion euros ($12.8 billion) worth of debt…
World Bank approves $1.49 billion in support for Ukraine – PM
KYIV – The World Bank has approved $1.49 billion in financial support for Ukraine to help pay wages for social workers and civil servants, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Wednesday.…
Russia’s U.N. envoy storms out of Ukraine meeting over European statement
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia stormed out of a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday as European Council President Charles Michel addressed the 15-member body and…
Latin America, Caribbean 2022 poverty seen higher as Ukraine war bites: U.N. study
(Reuters) – A United Nations commission has increased its projection for poverty in Latin America and Caribbean for 2022, citing economic disruptions caused by the conflict in Ukraine. Latin America and Dominican…
The Vitamin Shoppe Partners with Baranova27 to Donate over Two Tons of Protein Bars and Nutritious Snacks to Communities Impacted by the War in Ukraine
Sharon Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe, commented: “Our teams at The Vitamin Shoppe are honored to be able to contribute to the refugees, frontline heroes, and extraordinary citizens of Ukraine in…
Ukraine rebases businesses from war front to shield vital producers
By Natalia Zinets KYIV – Oleg Averyanov’s factory produced fire trucks and employed 600 people until it was forced to halt operations and close its doors as a Russian invasion force poured…
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