In a statement China Eastern Airlines said, it has resumed commercial flights with Boeing 737-800 jetliners. The announcement comes less than a month after a Boeing 737-800 crash that killed all 132 people aboard. China Eastern Airlines said, it had… Read More ›
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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 ›
Buyout firm Thoma Bravo LP expresses interest to acquire Twitter
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Thoma Bravo LP, a buyout firm, has approached Twitter Inc to express its interest in forming a team to acquire it. The development comes in the wake of Elon Musk making a… Read More ›
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 ›
Several buyers will pay for Russian LNG in Rubles: Alexander Novak
In a statement Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, several buyers have approached Moscow to buy gas and have agreed to pay in Rubles. He went on to add, “We expect the decision (to switch to roubles) from other… Read More ›
Grains rotting away on blockaded Ukrainian ships: Ukrainian Farm Minister
In a statement Ukrainian Farm Minister said, nearly 1.25 million tonnes of oilseeds and grains, loaded on commercial vessels are rotting away in Ukrainian seaports with Russia enforcing a blockade. Before the war, Ukraine used to export the bulk of… Read More ›
Delete fake new content or face fine: Russian court to Google
As per a report from Interfax, a Russian court has told Google and Wikimedia Foundation to delete “fake” information regarding the Ukraine conflict or face fines. On Thursday, Russian communications watchdog had told Google it would face fines over its… Read More ›
Japan and Canada provides Ukraine financial assistance
In a statement Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said, Ukraine has agreed to the Japanese & Canadian proposal and will receive 13 billion yen in financial support from the Japanese government and 500 million Canadian dollars from Ottawa. “These are… Read More ›