An amended lawsuit against Alphabet Inc’s Google has alleged that Google’s search engine collects data on users who think they can be anonymous if they use a “private browsing” mode, said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. In January, the state… Read More ›
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Not legal for US to seize Russia’s frozen assets: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
In a significant development, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said, the United States does not have the legal authority to seize frozen assets of the Russian central bank following its invasion of Ukraine. She also said, it is likely that… Read More ›
Global automakers switching from palladium to platinum citing Russia related supply risks
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, global automakers are accelerating efforts to use less palladium and more platinum due to supply worries from Russia, said the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) on Monday. In order to save money, automakers have… Read More ›
Sanctions have blocked $16-18 billion of exports to EU, US: Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko
In a statement Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said, Western sanctions have blocked $16 to $18 billion worth of its annual exports to the European Union. Belarus has been hit by sanctions by the West after Russia sent troops into… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin expects weapon sales jump beyond Ukraine Russia theatre: CEO
US weapons giant Lockheed Martin Corp plans on doubling the production of Javelin missiles, said its Chief Executive Officer James Taiclet. Lockheed Martin aims to boost the production of the anti tank weapon system from 2,100 to 4,000 per year in… Read More ›
US companies may have to disclose impact of Ukrainian war: SEC
In a statement the US Securities and Exchange Commission said its Division of Corporation Finance has told companies to disclose the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on their business, including nationalization of assets. In a guidance posted on its website, the… Read More ›
Russia probing cyber security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure: CISA
Western governments have warned of potential cyber security threats by Russia against critical Western infrastructure as a response to sanctions imposed by them for its invasion of Ukraine. Cybersecurity agencies of the Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New… Read More ›
New Zealand imposes new sanctions on Russia
On Tuesday, New Zealand imposed new sanctions on Russia’s largest banks and financial institutions, following its invasion of Ukraine. “We are deeply concerned at the reports of brutality from Russian forces,” said Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta in a statement. “New… Read More ›
France will provide housing family benefits to Ukrainian refugees
In a statement French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said, Paris will provide housing and family benefits to Ukrainian refugees once the emergency lodging phase is over. France will provide displaced Ukrainian refugees the right to access aid for personal housing… Read More ›
US corn and wheat yields expected to be low, midst sky rocketing demand for fertilizer
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has significantly increased the price of commercial fertilizers. Nearly two decades ago, Abe Sandquist had to really wrack his brain on how he could sell cow dung. He had to work really hard to convince farmers… Read More ›