On Tuesday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said, an embargo on Russian oil at a European Union level was in the pipeline. “I hope that in the weeks to come we will convince our European partners to stop importing… Read More ›
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InfoWars files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Following filing of multiple defamation suits, InfoWars has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Chapter 11 bankruptcy procedures put a hold on all civil litigation matters and allow… Read More ›
Sri Lanka approaches IMF & World Bank for bridging loans
On Tuesday, in a statement Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister said, Sri Lanka has approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for rapid financial assistance. The island nation has been embroiled in a deep financial crisis midst allegation of gross mismanagement of… Read More ›
China’s First-Quarter GDP Above Expectations, But March’s Weakness Raises Concerns About Outlook
China’s economy slowed in March as consumption, real estate, and exports all took a hit, putting a damper on faster-than-expected first-quarter growth estimates and weakening an outlook already weakened by COVID-19 restrictions and the Ukraine conflict. The severe new coronavirus rules,… Read More ›
Global supply chains reeling from economic impact of China’s zero COVID-19 policy
In a statement He Xiaopeng, the CEO of Chinese electric-car maker Xpeng said, automakers in China may have to suspend production in May if suppliers from Shanghai and surrounding areas do not resume work. China’s zero tolerance policy towards COVID-19 have… Read More ›
Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership
In a significant development, in a statement Ihor Zhovkva, the deputy head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office, said Ukraine has completed a questionnaire which will form a starting point for the European Union to decide on its membership. The questionnaire… Read More ›
WHO Is Keeping Track Of The Spread Of Omicron BA.4 And BA.5 Subvariants Across Africa And Europe
According to the World Health Organization, Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are circulating at low levels in numerous countries in Southern Africa and Europe. According to WHO’s technical lead on Covid-19 Maria Van Kerkhove, two subvariants of the extremely contagious… Read More ›
Higher Gasoline Costs Dampen Retail Sales In US, But Consumers Remain Resolute
Retail sales in the United States grew steadily in March, driven by record-high gasoline prices, but consumers are beginning to feel the effects of rising inflation, with online spending falling for the first time in more than a year. Consumer… Read More ›
Belarus bans entry of EU registered trucks
In a significant development, Belarus announced a ban on EU registered trucks from entering its territory, said a report from Interfax quoting the transport ministry.
Romania increases defense spending, to buy 32 US F-16 fighter aircraft
In a significant development, Romania, a NATO member, has grounded its entire fleet of MiG 21 LanceR fighter aircraft and will speed up a planned purchase of second-hand F-16s from Norway, said its defence ministry. The Russia Ukraine war is… Read More ›
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