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Ukraine could lose agricultural exports worth $6 billon in 2021-2022
As per a senior industry official, Ukraine could potentially lose $6 billion in grain revenues following a blockade by the Russian navy preventing it from selling millions of tons of corn and wheat that it had earmarked for exports by… Read More ›
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Hackers successfully break into digital authentication firm Okta Inc
In a statement, digital authentication firm Okta Inc said, a hacking group known as Lapsus$ has broken into its systems as a result hundreds of customers have been affected. The cyber attack has sparked concerns after the cyber extortion gang… Read More ›
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US UK sign new trade deal, ends tariffs on wide range of products
In a significant development, Britain and the United States ended a four-year dispute over aluminium and steel tariffs and pledged to collaborate to counter China. The trade deal sees the removal of US retaliatory tariffs a range of items including… Read More ›
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Peacekeeping force in Ukraine could trigger war with NATO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, if Western nations were to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, it could potentially lead to a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia. Last week, Poland said an international peacekeeping mission should be sent… Read More ›
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Renault resumes production at Moscow plant
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Pfizer recalls high blood drug Accuretic citing high presence of carcinogenic elements
In a statement Pfizer Inc said, it is recalling some batches of blood pressure drug Accuretic and two authorized cheaper versions of the drug citing the presence of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, a potential carcinogenic. Pfizer said it has not received… Read More ›
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Tesla rolls out Model Y from German Gigafactory
On Tuesday, Tesla is slated to deliver the first 30 Model Y cars to customers at its $5.5 billion (5 billion euro) Gruenheide plant in Germany. The development marks the launch of the model from its first European production hub,… Read More ›
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Russia Ukraine conflict fuels wheat futures prices, other commodities also affected
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine driving up global wheat futures, Vance Ehmke, a U.S. farmer, was eager to sell his grain. Local prices surged by nearly 30% to around $12 a bushel, the highest Ehmke could recall in 45… Read More ›
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Russia may not stop with Ukraine: NATO
Within hours of Russian missiles striking cities in Ukraine at the start of the conflict, German naval commander Terje Schmitt-Eliassen was told to sail 5 warships under his command to Latvia in order to help protect the most vulnerable part… Read More ›
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US Britain kick off talks to strengthen trade ties
British and U.S. officials have kicked off a two-day event aimed at strengthening trade in a move that underscores greater transatlantic cooperation. The development comes at a time when Western countries are increasing pressure on Russia over its move to… Read More ›
