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…
DHL exec says China lockdowns will hit supply chains more than Ukraine war
BERLIN – Lockdowns in China are having greater impact on global supply chains than the war in Ukraine and will be felt even after they are lifted, said the head of Deutsche…
Moody’s sees ‘tough terrain’ ahead for emerging economies as Russia-Ukraine war extends
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON – Emerging economies will face a “tough terrain” for the next few quarters due to the Russia-Ukraine war, Atsi Sheth, global head of strategy and research for…
Human Rights Watch documents ‘apparent war crimes’ by Russia in Ukraine
(Reuters) – A leading human rights watchdog said on Wednesday it had documented further cases of “apparent war crimes” by Russian troops in two regions in Ukraine. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said…
ECB tells banks to buckle up as Ukraine war hits economy
FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank has told banks to buckle up and prepare for a bumpy road ahead as the Ukraine war hits the economy and a sudden surge in interest…
After delay, U.S. Senate edges toward passing $40 billion Ukraine war aid
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance $40 billion more aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia, setting the stage for a vote on the…
21 US Federal Agencies Are Analyzing The ‘Environmental Damage’ Of Ukraine War
21 US Federal Agencies Are Analyzing The ‘Environmental Damage’ Of Ukraine War Thomas Catenacci on May 13, 2022 The federal government has assembled a 21-agency working group to study and assess the…
Denmark hikes economic growth forecast despite war, inflation
COPENHAGEN – Denmark’s economy could grow as much as 3.4% this year despite the negative effects of the war in Ukraine and record high inflation, the finance ministry said on Thursday, a…
Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO -East Asian economic leaders warned on Thursday of risks to the region’s outlook and pledged to remain committed to market stability and sound fiscal policy. Economic risks included…
Bayer says Ukraine farmers progress with planting despite war
FRANKFURT – Farmers in Ukraine have made better-than-expected progress preparing their fields so far despite Russia’s attack on the country, the world’s largest supplier of seeds and crop chemicals, Bayer, said on…
Inflation, Ukraine war seen as chief financial risks -Fed report
(Reuters) – High inflation, volatility in stock and commodity markets and the war in Ukraine have emerged as the chief risks to the U.S. financial system, the Federal Reserve reported on Monday…
‘We will win’, defiant Zelenskiy tells Russia on World War Two anniversary
By Tom Balmforth and Pavel Polityuk KYIV -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv would defeat Russia’s invasion and not give up a single piece of land, as he marked…
Exclusive-Ukraine war spurs U.S. to ramp up security probe of software maker Kaspersky
By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON – The Biden administration ramped up a national security probe into Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab antivirus software earlier this year amid heightened fears of Russian cyberattacks after Moscow…
Taiwan adds Belarus to export control list due to Ukraine war
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s government imposed controls on exports of technology to Belarus on Friday, saying Minsk was directly involved in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The restrictions – which the island also imposed…
Exclusive-Moldova opposition figure plans to violate war symbol ban at May 9 march
By Peter Graff CHISINAU – One of the leading figures in Moldova’s opposition said on Friday he plans to violate a ban on pro-Russian war symbols by wearing an orange and black…
Explainer-Might Russia use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war?
By Arshad Mohammed and Robin Emmott (Reuters) – At the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin obliquely raised the possibility of a nuclear strike against anyone who intervened…
Ukrainian city warns of Russian missile strikes before war anniversary
KYIV – The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk in western Ukraine urged residents on Thursday to avoid public gatherings this weekend, or leave the city if they can, for fear of Russian missile strikes.…
European banks weather Ukraine war in Q1 earnings
LONDON – European banks counted the rising cost of war in Ukraine on Thursday as France’s Societe Generale, Credit Agricole and Italy’s UniCredit upped provisions for the conflict without shattering investors’ confidence…
German industrial orders fall as Ukraine war dampens demand
BERLIN -German industrial orders fell more than expected in March, driven mainly by a reduction in orders from abroad as the war in Ukraine hit manufacturing demand in Europe’s biggest economy, data…
Did China Just Signal It’s Going To War?
Did China Just Signal It’s Going To War? Philip Lenczycki on May 4, 2022 China held an emergency meeting to examine how it could protect itself from potential future sanctions, the Financial…
Fresenius warns of bigger Ukraine war impact after Q1 profit beat
By Milla Nissi (Reuters) – German healthcare group Fresenius’s first-quarter profit exceeded market expectations on Wednesday, driven by growth in its generic infusion drugs unit in emerging markets. However, the group warned…
Ukraine says it is ‘ready’ if Belarus joins Russian war effort
KYIV – Kyiv will be ready if Belarus’s armed forces join Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian State Border Service said on Wednesday. Belarus, a close ally of…
Ukrainian prosecutor says Russia uses rape as a war tactic, calls Putin a war criminal
IRPIN, Ukraine – Ukraine’s prosecutor general accused Russia on Tuesday of using rape as a tactic of war and described Russian President Vladimir Putin as “the main war criminal of the 21st…
Inflation and war risks to buoy gold in short term: Reuters Poll
By Seher Dareen (Reuters) – Gold prices are expected to hold firm this quarter as investors seek refuge from soaring inflation and risks such as the Ukraine war, before retreating later this…
Ukraine’s foreign reserves resilient amid war shock – central bank head
(Reuters) – Foreign financial aid will ensure the stability of Ukraine’s central bank reserves as the country deals with the economic shock from the Russian invasion, central bank governor Kyrylo Shevchenko said…
Russia’s Bolshoi drops shows by two directors who spoke out against war
LONDON – Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre has upset opera and ballet fans by abruptly cancelling a series of shows this week by directors who have spoken out against the war in Ukraine. The…
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