Exclusive-Britain, Germany Push G7 For Halt To Biofuel Mandates To Tame Food Prices
Officials from some G7 countries, including Germany and Britain, will push for temporary waivers on biofuels mandates to combat soaring food prices when leaders from the group of wealthy nations meet on Sunday, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Lick Of Paint For Yemen's Historic Sanaa As Truce Holds
Yemeni architect Zaid al-Kuhlani watched his workers dab white paint around stained glass windows from scaffolds, part of a large-scale restoration effort of UNESCO-listed historic Old Sanaa that has endured years of bombings during the war.
As Russia Cuts Gas, Coal Makes A Comeback In Europe
As Russia cuts gas, coal makes a comeback in Europe
S.Africa's Ramaphosa Should Have Known More About Corruption Under Zuma - Inquiry
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told an inquiry into corruption under his predecessor Jacob Zuma that he had no first-hand knowledge of any wrongdoing, only media reports, the final part of the inquiry published on Wednesday showed.
US Justice Officials Outline Trump's 'Brazen' Takeover Bid
US justice officials outline Trump's 'brazen' takeover bid
Wall Street Posts Solid Gains, As Defensives, Tech Shine
Wall Street's main indexes posted solid gains on Thursday, fueled by strong performance from defensive and tech shares that outweighed declines for economically sensitive groups as worries persisted about a potential recession.
S&P 500 Ends Higher, Boosted By Defensives, Tech
The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday after a day of choppy trading, as gains in defensive and tech shares countered declines for economically sensitive groups as worries persisted about a potential recession.
Choppy Wall Street Waffles As Investors Weigh Recession Fears
Wall Street's main indexes were mixed in choppy trading on Thursday, as gains in defensive shares countered declines for economically sensitive groups amid growing worries about a recession.
Wall Street Struggles For Direction On Growing Recession Fears
U.S. stocks indexes were mixed on Thursday as gains in healthcare and megacap technology stocks offset losses in energy and other economically sensitive sectors amid growing recession fears.
Defensive Stocks Lead Wall Street Higher Amid Recession Fears
Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday as investors turned to consumer staples and healthcare companies to mitigate their risks if the economy falls into recession.
Wall Street Eyes Higher Open As Tech-related Stocks Gain
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open higher on Thursday as easing government bond yields lifted some high-growth stocks, while investors awaited business activity data and Federal Reserve Chair's testimony to Congress.
Toblerone Loses Swiss Exclusivity As Production Shifts East
Toblerone maker Mondelez will shift some production of its triangular chocolate bars to Slovakia from Switzerland at the end of next year, losing the "Swiss" attribute on its packaging in the process.
Exclusive-Nike To Make Full Exit From Russia
Nike is making a full exit from Russia three months after suspending its operations there, the U.S.
Column-Want To Do Something About Your Ailing Retirement Savings? Don't
When the stock market gets volatile, retirement investors are naturally inclined to want to do something about it.
Germany Raises Gas Alert Level After Russia Cuts Supply
Germany raises gas alert level after Russia cuts supply
Lithuania President Eyes Hike In Defence Spending To Host More NATO Troops
Lithuania must raise defence spending to 3% of GDP to enable it to host a much larger number of NATO troops, its president said ahead of NATO summit that will address how to counter rising security threats posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Kigali Summit Tests Commonwealth's Clout As Awkward Issues Loom
Commonwealth leaders gather in Rwanda this week to discuss issues ranging from trade to health to climate change, a summit that will test the organisation's mettle at a time when its relevance is being questioned.
WHO Emergency Committee Meets On Monkeypox
WHO emergency committee meets on monkeypox
India To Support Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery
India's top diplomat held talks with Sri Lanka's president and prime minister on Thursday as India signalled its willingness to go beyond the $4 billion in loans, swaps and aid that it has already provided its cash-strapped neighbour.
U.S. Meets With Refiners On High Pump Prices; No Plan Yet -sources
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressed interest in potentially lifting smog-fighting gasoline rules to fight high pump prices and backed off a plan to ban fuel exports during a wide-ranging meeting with refiners, two industry sources said on Thursday.
U.S. Weighs Lifting Summer Smog Rules To Lower Gasoline Prices
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressed interest in potentially lifting smog-fighting gasoline regulations and backed off a plan to ban fuel exports during an emergency meeting on Thursday with top refiners, two sources familiar with the talks said.
Gasoline Price Talks Between Oil Refiners, Biden Officials End In Impasse
Major U.S. oil refiners and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm emerged from an emergency meeting on Thursday on how to lower pump prices with no concrete solutions but a promise to continue talking, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
U.S. Oil Refiners To Meet Biden Officials In High-stakes Price Talks
Major U.S. oil refiners will meet with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and other government officials on Thursday in an emergency meeting about how to lower surging fuel prices that are squeezing American consumers.
With Pills And Burner Phones, Mexican Abortion Activists Prepare For Roe V. Wade Overturn
Abril, a 22-year-old college student, has a plan if Roe v.
Analysis-Wall Street's Hiring Frenzy Eases As Worries Grow Over Economy, Market Slump
With mounting uncertainty around the U.S. economic outlook and the resulting slump in financial markets, Wall Street is easing up on hiring after a recruiting frenzy last year.
U.S. Senate Passes Gun Safety Bill As Supreme Court Knocks Down Handgun Limits
A bipartisan package of modest gun safety measures passed the U.S.
U.S. Senate Advances Gun Safety Bill As Supreme Court Knocks Down Handgun Limits
A bipartisan package of modest gun safety measures advanced in the U.S.
ASEAN Should Rethink Its Approach To Myanmar Crisis, U.N. Expert Says
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN should rethink its approach to engaging with Myanmar and demand specific actions and timeframes to end hostilities in the military-ruled country, a United Nations expert said on Thursday.
Macron 'Compromise' Call Meets Opposition Resistance
Macron 'compromise' call meets opposition resistance
G7 Hopes To Show Unity On Ukraine Despite Darkening Economic Outlook
The Group of Seven rich democracies will seek to demonstrate their long-term support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression at a summit starting on Sunday even as the war's growing impact on the world economy tests their resolve.
