Many Western brands have shunned Russia as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, but some have remained open in the nation and claim they are unable to close them. Complex franchise agreements preclude Marks and Spencer, Burger King, and… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Increase In Covid Cases Globally Is ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’, Warns WHO
The WHO has said that that figures showing a global increase in Cpvod-19 infections could signal a far bigger problem because some countries are reporting a decline in testing rates, urging countries to be cautious against the virus. Covid instances… Read More ›
Rise in global COVID-19 cases tip of iceberg: WHO
In a statement the World Health Organization said, a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem following countries reporting a drop in testing rates. The WHO has warned countries to remain vigilant against the virus. COVID-19… Read More ›
Iran converts enriched uranium to near-weapons grade defies West
As per a report by UN Nuclear watchdog, Iran has converted some of its enriched uranium to near weapons-grade. This provocation is however unlikely to wreck indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal;… Read More ›
US weighs dropping Iran’s IRGC from terror blacklist midst demands for crude oil
As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, the United States is considering removing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards from its foreign terrorist organization blacklist in return for Iranian assurances for reining in its elite force. According to the source,… Read More ›
IEA Says 3 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil And Products Could Be Stopped Next Month
In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that that three million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil and products may not make their way to market starting in April, as sanctions bite and… Read More ›
Peace talks more realistic: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were becoming more realistic although more time was required to hammer out a deal. According to Ukrainian officials, there are hopes that the conflict could end sooner… Read More ›
Repayment of $117M USD bond coupon in roubles would amount to sovereign default after grace period: Fitch
In a statement credit ratings agency Fitch said, if Russia were to repay the two U.S. dollar bond coupon maturing on Wednesday in roubles, it would amount to a sovereign default once the grace period expires. Western sanctions on Russia… Read More ›
ECB places EU resident Russians under surveillance
As per three sources familiar with the matter at hand, regulators at the European Union have told some banks to scrutinise transactions by all Russian and Belarusian clients, including EU residents, in order to ensure that they are not used… Read More ›
Pfizer Will Continue Supply Of Drugs To Russia, But Will Stop New Clinical Trials
Pfizer Inc, the global pharmaceutical company based in the United States, said on Monday that it would continue to deliver pharmaceuticals and drugs to Russia on a humanitarian basis but would not conduct new clinical trials or recruit participants for current research… Read More ›