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…
Exclusive-State TV protester tells Russians: open your eyes to Ukraine war propaganda
LONDON -A Russian woman who burst into a state TV studio to denounce the Ukraine war during a live news bulletin told Reuters on Wednesday she was worried for her safety and…
World Bank says Ukraine war may prompt grain shortages in poor countries
By David Lawder WASHINGTON -The World Bank on Wednesday said a number of developing countries face near-term wheat supply shortages due to their high dependence on Ukrainian wheat exports that have been…
Factbox-Countries and companies shun Russian crude over Ukraine invasion
– Russian gas flows to Europe remain stable, but Western sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and voluntary actions by buyers are starting to impact its oil sales. Some European buyers appear…
For Dutch province, Ukraine war is a call to pump natural gas
By Anthony Deutsch OVERSCHILD, Netherlands -Images of bombed-out hospitals and apartment buildings across Ukraine reminded Jannie and Bert Schrage of their home country during World War Two. Then the retired couple, who…
U.S. begins flying Japanese non-lethal military aid to Ukraine
TOKYO – A U.S. Air Force cargo jet began shipping on Wednesday helmets and other non-lethal military kit donated by Japan to Ukraine, marking the first time an American aircraft has carried…
Ukraine crisis may reshape role of central bank digital currency, says ex-BOJ official
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO – Sanctions imposed on Russia could prod more countries like China to look at central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a tool to counter the…
Russia’s war in Ukraine may ‘fundamentally alter’ global economic, political order – IMF
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect the entire global economy by slowing growth and jacking up inflation, and could fundamentally reshape the global economic order in the…
Russia’s Lavrov says some deals with Ukraine close to being agreed
LONDON – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that some formulations for agreements with Ukraine were close to being agreed, with neutral status for Kyiv under “serious” consideration. However, he…
China says Taiwan ‘taking advantage’ of Ukraine as island sends more aid
BEIJING/TAIPEI – China’s government on Wednesday lambasted Taiwan’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as “taking advantage of other’s difficulties” after the island announced it was sending more funds donated…
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘Must Admit’ Door Is Closed To Joining NATO
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ‘Must Admit’ Door Is Closed To Joining NATO Sebastian Hughes on March 15, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country “must admit” that it will not join NATO, Business…
Japan March manufacturers’ mood up, Ukraine crisis clouds outlook – Reuters Tankan
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO – Japanese manufacturers’ business confidence improved for the first time in three months in March, as automakers became less pessimistic, though firms feared a fresh surge in energy…
Biden to assess Ukraine conflict at NATO meeting next week
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden will meet NATO and European Union leaders in Brussels next week for a summit to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with no sign of Moscow backing down.…
Second journalist working for Fox News killed in Ukraine -network
WASHINGTON – A second journalist working for Fox News Channel was killed in Ukraine in the same incident in which a Fox cameraman died when their vehicle was struck on Monday by…
EU to subsidise household fuel prices surging amid Ukraine crisis
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS – EU finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to subsidise household fuel prices and offer support to companies hit by surging energy prices as a result of Russia’s invasion…
Coffee traders scramble to redirect Russia, Ukraine shipments
By Maytaal Angel LONDON – Coffee traders are scrambling to redirect shipments headed for Russia and Ukraine as trade flows to the two countries collapse due to Western sanctions imposed on Moscow…
Biden expected to join EU leaders in Brussels on March 24 to discuss Ukraine
BRUSSELS – U.S. President Joe Biden will “in all likelihood” join a summit of the European Union’s 27 leaders in Brussels on March 24 to discuss the conflict in Ukraine, an EU…
Euro zone headed for robust growth despite Ukraine war: Lagarde
FRANKFURT – The euro zone economy is still set for robust growth this year, even if war in Ukraine is going to be a drag via high commodity prices, European Central Bank…
Ukraine raises $185 million at debt auction for war effort, says finance ministry
LVIV, Ukraine – Ukraine raised 5.4 billion hryvnias ($185 million) on Tuesday at a third auction of local one-year bonds to raise money for its fight against Russian forces, the finance ministry…
Volkswagen CEO says 2022 outlook clouded by war in Ukraine
BERLIN – Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess said the full impact of the war in Ukraine was not yet clear and is throwing the German carmaker’s 2022 outlook into question. “Under normal circumstances,…
Philippines sees Ukraine conflict having ‘temporary’ impact on economy
MANILA – The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the Philippine economy is expected to be temporary, Economic Planning Secretary Karl Chua told a media briefing on Tuesday. “We have a very…
China denies U.S. claim that Russia asked for help in Ukraine
LONDON – China denied on Tuesday claims by U.S. officials that Russia had sought military assistance in Ukraine and accused Washington of spreading “malicious disinformation” that risked escalating the conflict. “The U.S.…
Commissioner Vicari warns of Ukraine charity scams
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, directed by President Vladimir Putin rages, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari today warned residents and seniors to watch out for scam artists seeking…
UK business confidence wavering due to Ukraine headwinds – CBI
LONDON – British businesses’ optimism is beginning to falter as the potential impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on inflation and consumer spending becomes clearer, the Confederation of British Industry said on…
Russian gas will continue to flow through Ukraine to Europe – Ukraine’s Naftogaz
By Susanna Twidale LONDON – Russian gas will continue to flow to Europe through Ukraine as long as the operators of Ukraine’s gas networks are able to function, the head of Ukraine’s…
Weary refugees from Ukraine find shelter near Auschwitz
OSWIECIM, Poland – A youth education centre near Auschwitz dedicated to preserving memories of World War Two and the Holocaust has opened its doors to help refugees fleeing war in the present.…
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