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…
BOJ has little room to move as Ukraine clouds recovery, prices soar
By Leika Kihara TOKYO – The crisis in Ukraine is giving the Bank of Japan a headache not facing other major central banks, forcing it to maintain a more dovish stance on…
Aramco CEO says Ukraine invasion has accelerated global energy crisis
-Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said the “tragic situation unfolding in Ukraine” is making the global energy crisis worse, according to prepared remarks delivered at an industry conference Tuesday. Nasser, speaking at…
Electric Vehicle Industry Hit With Bad News Amid Ukraine Crisis
Electric Vehicle Industry Hit With Bad News Amid Ukraine Crisis Thomas Catenacci on March 8, 2022 The London Metal Exchange (LME) suspended trading of nickel, the key critical mineral that is needed…
Over 2 Million Refugees Have Fled From Ukraine Amid Invasion, UN Says
Over 2 Million Refugees Have Fled From Ukraine Amid Invasion, UN Says Sebastian Hughes on March 8, 2022 More than two million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded the country, according…
UN Tells Staff Not To Refer To Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine As An ‘Invasion’: REPORT
UN Tells Staff Not To Refer To Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine As An ‘Invasion’: REPORT Sebastian Hughes on March 8, 2022 The United Nations told its staff not to refer to Russia’s…
U.S. Senate Republican: Spending, Ukraine aid bill awaits leadership approval
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said on Tuesday that a sweeping government funding bill with emergency aid for Ukraine is now awaiting a…
Ukraine war adds to economic, social setbacks for women -IMF’s Georgieva
By David Lawder WASHINGTON – The war in Ukraine has worsened a difficult period for women, who have seen major economic and social setbacks prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, International Monetary Fund…
Ukraine will service debt on time and in full despite Russian invasion -government
By Natalia Zinets LVIV – Ukraine will service its debt on time and in full, bolstered by financing from allies and international institutions who have rushed to Kyiv’s aid since the Russian…
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 Russia’s invasion enters its 13th day, a…
Schumer hopes to release funding legislation with Ukraine aid in hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he expected Democrats in Congress to announce within hours legislation to aid Ukraine and fund the federal government. (Reporting by…
Suffolk County Police Department Donates 750 Bulletproof Vests to Ukraine
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – The police department of Suffolk County is pitching in to help the Ukrainian war defense effort after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the neighboring country 12 days ago.…
Winners take all: in some markets, Ukraine war sparks boom
By Tommy Wilkes and Sujata Rao LONDON – From European banks to the Polish zloty, Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered massive price falls as well as a number of winners in…
Palladium firms near record, gold accelerates as Ukraine worries mount
By Bharat Gautam – Palladium hovered marginally below an all-time peak in volatile trading on Tuesday as the Russia-Ukraine crisis fuelled worries of a supply squeeze of the metal, while safe-haven gold…
Ukraine war to sully clothes sales from Levi to Ralph Lauren
By Praveen Paramasivam – Levi Strauss and Ralph Lauren are among U.S. apparel brands likely to be worst hit by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which is again clogging supply chains in Europe…
Palladium firms near all-time peak on Ukraine, gold above $2,000/oz
By Bharat Gautam – Palladium attempted to consolidate off an all-time peak in volatile trading on Tuesday as the Russia-Ukraine crisis fuelled worries of a supply squeeze of the metal, while safe-haven…
Thai GDP growth may miss forecast this year over Ukraine crisis – Finance Minister
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economy may grow less than the 3.5 to 4.5% forecast this year due to the impact of the Ukraine crisis on tourism, trade and consumption, its finance minister said…
Top Glove shelves HK listing as Ukraine war roils markets
By Scott Murdoch and Liz Lee SYDNEY/KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp Bhd has postponed a plan to raise $347 million in a Hong Kong listing due to elevated market uncertainty…
Australian refiners cease purchase of Russian crude oil, voice support for Ukraine
– Australian refiner Viva Energy said on Tuesday it would stop buying Russian crude oil, joining a growing number of companies to sever trade ties with the country over its invasion of…
Inside The War Zone: American Vet Grants Interview While Rescuing Babies From War-Torn Ukraine
Inside The War Zone: American Vet Grants Interview While Rescuing Babies From War-Torn Ukraine Samantha Renck on March 7, 2022 Bryan Stern, the co-founder of Project Dynamo, is currently in Ukraine assisting…
U.S., allies urge Russia at U.N. to allow safe passage of civilians, aid in Ukraine
By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON -The United States and its allies on Monday urged Russia at the United Nations to allow safe passage to civilians in besieged Ukrainian cities and…
Ukraine crisis jeopardises Middle East’s Black Sea wheat supply
By Sarah El Safty and Hadeel Al Sayegh CAIRO – Wheat importers face a threat to delivering politically sensitive bread supplies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) after Russia’s invasion…
After launching attacks killing Ukrainian civilians, Twitter still hasn’t banned Vladimir Putin
On the social media platform Twitter, you can get banned for disagreeing with public health orders, U.S. elections, and the Democrat party, but it appears that unleashing mass bombing on civilians in…
Palladium catches a breath after record rally on Ukraine crisis
By Brijesh Patel – Palladium eased off a record high on Monday after Russian and Ukrainian officials held a third round of ceasefire talks, prompting some investors to lock in profits from…
Russia revives COVID support programme to help firms hit by Ukraine sanctions
LONDON – Russia is resuming a support programme for critically important firms, hoping to protect companies from the effects of international sanctions by reviving measures first introduced in 2020 to shield them…
Explainer-Is the war in Ukraine impacting Russian gas supplies to Europe?
LONDON – Despite the cascade of Western sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, one thing hasn’t been affected so far – flows of Russian gas to Europe and…
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