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Musk offers to close Twitter buyout at original price
AFP, Published on 05/10/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk has offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price, reports said Tuesday, just weeks before the opening of a bitter court case over his effort to withdraw from the deal.
EU plans 'comprehensive reform' of electricity market
AFP, Published on 14/09/2022
» STRASBOURG (FRANCE) - The EU plans a "deep and comprehensive" reform of the electricity market to cope with an energy crisis spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
How YouTube Keeps Broadcasting Inside Russia's Digital Iron Curtain
Business, Published on 10/08/2022
» Months into its war against Ukraine, Moscow continues to let its own citizens access YouTube, leaving a conspicuous hole in its effort to control what Russians see and hear about the conflict.
Russia, Ukraine seal landmark grain deal in Istanbul
AFP, Published on 23/07/2022
» ISTANBUL: Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed a landmark deal aimed at relieving a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain deliveries, ending months of negotiations and sending wheat prices tumbling to levels last seen before Moscow's invasion.
Robust and risky Asean
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 30/05/2022
» Asian economies are looking ahead with optimism for a recovery in economic growth but with some reservations about the current global dynamics marked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation and commodity prices.
Global elites return to Davos under Ukraine storm
AFP, Published on 23/05/2022
» DAVOS: The Davos summit of global political and business elites returns Monday after a Covid-induced two-year break to face another momentous crisis: Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
G7 countries pledge to stop Russia oil imports
AFP, Published on 09/05/2022
» WASHINGTON: The G7 club of wealthy nations committed Sunday to phasing out its dependency on Russian oil and issued a scathing statement accusing President Vladimir Putin of bringing "shame" on Russia with his invasion of Ukraine.
Asian markets extend gains ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks
AFP, Published on 29/03/2022
» Equities rose Tuesday in Asia on optimism over talks later in the day between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.
Zelensky calls on French companies to quit Russia
AFP, Published on 24/03/2022
» PARIS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used an address to France's parliament on Wednesday to call on French companies still working in Russia to "stop sponsoring" the Kremlin's aggression against his country.
Nestle says not profiting in Russia after Zelensky swipe
AFP, Published on 21/03/2022
» GENEVA: Nestle insisted Sunday that it was not making any profits in Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Swiss food giant of doing business as usual.