Berkshire Investors Nudge For Better Governance, Social Issues As Meeting Looms
Warren Buffett will face pressure to improve Berkshire Hathaway Inc's environmental and social policies as well as governance when he meets shareholders this weekend, in what investors say is a harbinger of what may come after the 91-year-old billionaire is no longer in charge.
Canadian Conservative Front-runner Would Ban A Central Bank Digital Currency
The front-runner to become the next leader of Canada's opposition Conservatives said on Thursday he would ban the Bank of Canada from issuing a central bank digital currency if he became prime minister.
Analysis-Banks Lag Bond Yield Surge As Recession Worries Trump Cheap Valuations
Expectations of rising interest rates have failed to lift valuations of European bank shares languishing at near two-decade lows as a worsening growth outlook weighs on the broader finance industry.
Biden Looks At Student Loan Forgiveness But Not $50,000
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he will make a decision on whether to forgive some federal student loan debt and announce his plans soon.
Port Of Antwerp Overcoming Loss Of Russian Shipping Export Trade -CEO
The Port of Antwerp is adapting to losing shipping trade with Russia and its merger with the neighbouring Port of Zeebrugge is set to boost overall volumes in coming years, the group's chief executive said on Thursday.
Oklahoma House Passes Ban On Abortions After Six Weeks
Oklahoma lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and rely on private civil actions for enforcement, modeled after a Texas law that has made abortion nearly inaccessible in that state since September.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Outlaw Nearly All Abortions
The Oklahoma legislature on Thursday approved two bills that would ban virtually all abortions, and both Republican-composed laws would take effect immediately if the governor signs them as he has promised.
US Economy Sees Surprise Q1 Contraction Despite Solid Spending
US economy sees surprise Q1 contraction despite solid spending
'Donbas Is Not Ukraine': In Industrial East, Hopes For Russian Rule
'Donbas is not Ukraine': in industrial east, hopes for Russian rule
Radiation In Safe Range Where Chornobyl Soil Was Dug Up, IAEA Says
Radiation levels in a part of Chornobyl's exclusion zone where Ukraine has said Russian troops dug trenches in the highly contaminated soil are elevated but still well within the safe range, the U.N.
Moderna Seeks US Authorization For Covid Vaccine In Children Under 6
Moderna seeks US authorization for Covid vaccine in children under 6
FTX Chief Welcomes More Regulation As CFTC Weighs Its Crypto Derivatives Proposal
Crypto exchange FTX's move to seek regulatory approval for direct trading in cryptocurrency derivatives will leave the door open for more oversight of the business in the United States, the company's chief executive officer said.
Violence Against Activists Grows As Colombia's Pilot Fracking Projects Progress
Colombia's anti-fracking activists are facing increased threats and violence as two investigative pilot projects to extract oil and gas from unconventional fields move forward, five campaigners said, with some forced to flee in fear for their lives.
EU Says Buyers Must Confirm Initial Euro Payments For Russian Gas Purchases
The EU said on Thursday buyers of Russian gas could avoid breaching sanctions if they declare purchases complete when they have paid in euros or dollars, but there may be no workaround if Moscow insists they also use a rouble account for the transaction.
Europe Struggles For Clarity On Russia's Roubles-for-gas Scheme
The European Commission on Thursday warned buyers of Russian gas they could breach sanctions if they converted gas payments into roubles, as officials struggled to clarify the EU's stance on Moscow's payments scheme, which has sowed confusion in the bloc.
Russia Wants To Capture Fighters In Mariupol Steel Works, Local Governor Says
Russia is preventing wounded Ukrainian fighters from being evacuated from a vast steel works in the southern city of Mariupol because it wants to capture them, the local governor said on Thursday.
Twitter User Growth Rises Amid Musk Takeover
Twitter Inc reported stronger than expected user growth in what could be its last quarter as a public company after agreeing to a $44-billion buyout by billionaire Elon Musk.
Twitter User Growth Rises But Weak Sales Highlight Musk Challenges
Twitter Inc on Thursday reported revenue and ad sales that fell short of expectations and were depressed by the ongoing war in Ukraine, laying out the challenges billionaire Elon Musk will face if he takes over the social media company.
Volkswagen, BP Could Expand E-car Charging Alliance To Other Regions
Europe's top carmaker Volkswagen and oil major BP plan to deepen their electric charging partnership and could expand it to other regions and technologies, their CEOs said on Thursday.
Biden Seeks $33 Billion For Ukraine, A Huge Jump In Funding
President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of U.S.
Biden Seeks Huge $33 Billion Funding To Support Ukraine
President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of U.S.
Biden Seeks $33 Billion War Chest To Support Ukraine, Zelenskiy Wants Quick Approval
President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of U.S.
Ex-Marine Reed Returns To U.S. After Russia Prisoner Swap
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed arrived back in the United States on Thursday after being freed by Russia in a prisoner swap, with a congressman who met with him saying the 30-year-old Texan's "spirit is strong." .
Another 55,000 Ukrainian Refugees Flee War
Another 55,000 Ukrainian refugees flee war
Moderna Files For U.S. Authorization Of COVID Shot For Kids Under 6
Moderna Inc said on Thursday it asked U.S. regulators to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 6, which would make it the first shot against the coronavirus available for those under 5-years-old.
Africa's Most Vulnerable Hit By Russia's War In Ukraine, Says IMF
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has delivered a further "huge negative shock" to sub-Saharan Africa, driving food and energy prices higher and putting the most vulnerable people at risk of hunger, the head of the IMF's Africa Department told Reuters.
South Asia Wilts In Heat As Delhi Rubbish Dump Burns
South Asia wilts in heat as Delhi rubbish dump burns
Bolivian Boy Turns Photographer On Iconic Salt Flats - With Help From A Dinosaur
On the otherworldly white salt flats of Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, an 11-year-old boy has become a photography success taking quirky and creative pictures of tourists - with a little help from a blue plastic dinosaur toy.
Comcast Revenue Tops Estimates As Super Bowl, Olympics Lift Media Business
Comcast Corp's first-quarter revenue beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as the media giant benefited from its broadcasts of the Super Bowl and Beijing Olympics, as well as a rebound in theme park attendance.
Brazilian Airline Gol Posts Q1 Beat On Higher Revenue, FOREX Gains
Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA on Thursday reported higher-than-expected first quarter net income as currency gains helped offset higher fuel prices.
