In a statement Russian gas producer Gazprom said, it continues to supply LNG to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point which stood at 44.1 million cubic metres (mcm), up from 43.96 mcm, on Saturday. An application to supply gas… Read More ›
Month: May 2022
Serbia signs 3 year LNG supply deal with Russia
In a statement Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said, Belgrade will be signing a new three-year gas supply contract with Russia. “I can not speak about the price now, all details will be agreed with Gazprom,” said Vucic while adding, that… Read More ›
Cannot allow countries that support terrorism to join NATO: Tayyip Erdogan
In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
Swiss China FTA agreement hits human rights roadblock over human rights abuses at Xinjiang
Efforts by Bern to refresh free trade agreement with China have hit roadblocks stemming from China’s dismal human rights record. In 2013, both countries had signed a free trade agreement, marking Beijing’s first such deal with an economy in continental… Read More ›
EU Unity on Russian sanction starting to crumble: German Economy Minister
In a statement German Economy Minister Robert Habeck expressed concerns over the European Union’s unity on Russia, saying he is seeing signs that they are “starting to crumble”. Habeck made the comments ahead of a summit to discuss an oil… Read More ›
Google wants to join India open e-commerce network ONDC
According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Alphabet Inc’s Google is in talks with the Indian government to integrate its shopping services with the country’s open e-commerce network ONDC. In late April, India launched its Open Network for… Read More ›
US witnessing highest inflation in four decades
Americans are seeing the highest levels of inflation in four decades. Earnings from retailers are showing a split in shopping patterns even as prices of everything ranging from toothpaste to TVs have curbed the spending habits of US consumers. While… Read More ›
LNG price volatility impeding push towards decarbonization
Forecasts of tighter LNG supplies along with volatile prices for the next few years are keeping buyers on edge and are impeding the push towards alternative energy sources. As a result of these factors, energy security has become a top… Read More ›
Poland’s parliament clear judicial reforms bill, to unblock EU COVID-19 recovery funds
In a significant development, the Polish Parliament voted in favour of a bill that will replace a contested disciplinary chamber for judges with a new body; the development clears the way for Poland to tap billions of euros from the… Read More ›
Egypt purchases 23 Chinook helicopters from US for $2.6 billion
In a statement the Pentagon said, the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment to Egypt for an estimated cost of $2.6 billion. Egypt had requested to purchase 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters…. Read More ›