U.S. To Welcome Up To 100,000 Ukrainians Fleeing War Amid Broader Aid Effort
The United States plans to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion and is pledging $1 billion in new humanitarian aid, the Biden administration said on Thursday after a month of bombardments touched off Europe's fastest-moving refugee crisis since the end of World War Two.
A Month Into War, Communicator-in-chief Zelenskiy Strives To Keep Eyes On Ukraine
The props were simple, the message was clear. In a video address to the nation this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held up his smartphone to the camera and started a timer app while an air raid siren blared.
China's JD Logistics Aims To Raise $1.1 Billion From New Shares
JD Logistics is looking to raise $1.1 billion from a $700 million share placement with its parent company JD.Com plus a $400 million primary capital raising, according to regulatory filings on Thursday.
Bank Of England Questions Tighter Bank Capital Rules After Ukraine Invasion
The Bank of England said on Thursday that it might not go ahead with plans announced in December to raise banks' capital requirements in the coming quarter, given Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bank Of England Sketches Out First Regulatory Approach To Crypto
The Bank of England on Thursday began sketching out Britain's first regulatory framework for cryptoassets, saying that although the sector remained small, its rapid growth could pose risks to financial stability in future if left unregulated.
Drones, Thermal Scanners Scour China Eastern Crash Site
Drones, thermal scanners scour China Eastern crash site
African Students Wonder What Next After Ukraine War Upends Education
Nkateko Muyimane and six fellow African students hid in a subway while Russian shells pounded Kharkiv, before fleeing on a train to Budapest they very nearly failed to board.
Ukraine Pleads For Arms From NATO To Help Beat Russia
Ukraine pleads for arms from NATO to help beat Russia
North Korea Fires New ICBM In Largest Test Since 2017
North Korea fires new ICBM in largest test since 2017
New York Widens Lead Over London In Top Finance Centres Index
New York has extended its lead among the world's top financial centres, with runner up London losing ground to increasingly competitive rivals in the United States and Asia, the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) showed on Thursday.
European Shares Subdued As Ukraine Worries Deepen
European shares gave up early gains to trade flat on Thursday, as the war in Ukraine marked a month and Western nations planned more sanctions on Russia.
European Shares Fall As Ukraine Worries Deepen
European shares fell on Thursday, as the war in Ukraine entered its second month and Western countries bolstered Ukraine aid and expanded sanctions on Russia at a special NATO summit.
Renault's Russian Partner Avtovaz Says Ready To Take The Wheel At Lada
Renault's Russian partner Avtovaz will go it alone to build Lada brand cars without foreign car parts, it said on Thursday as Russian authorities consider the future of the carmaker's Moscow plant after it exits the country.
Leaving Russia Complicates Renault's Turnaround Plan, CEO Says
Renault's Chief Executive Luca de Meo warned on Thursday that the automaker's retreat from Russia creates a "very complex situation" for the company, hitting profits and sales as it seeks to accelerate a multi-year turnaround effort.
Gold Range-bound As Markets Eye Ukraine Crisis, Fed Policy Stance
Gold prices were in a range-bound trade on Thursday, as markets exercised caution over the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ahead of U.S.
Gold Rises On Ukraine Concerns, Gains Curbed By Rate Hike Bets
Gold rose on Thursday as safe-haven support from the Russian invasion of Ukraine was countered by signs that U.S.
Gold Hits Over 1-week High On Ukraine, Inflation Worries
Gold prices rose to a more than one-week high on Thursday as its safe-haven appeal was lifted by concerns over soaring inflation and uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine.
Gold Scales More Than One-week Peak On Ukraine, Inflation Worries
Gold rose to a more than one-week high on Thursday as concerns over soaring prices and uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine lifted bullion's appeal as a safe-haven and an inflation hedge.
Belgium To Inject Another Billion Euros Into Its Army - L'Echo
Belgium agreed on Thursday to inject an extra billion euros into its defence forces, on top of 10 billion euros ($10.98 billion) already agreed, Belgian newspaper l'Echo said, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sri Lanka To Seek World Bank Support Alongside IMF Loan Programme - Sources
Sri Lanka will seek World Bank assistance to stave off a severe economic crisis in addition to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) rescue plan to be discussed next month, two sources said.
Japan Considering Mandatory Disclosure Of Gender Wage, Female Manager Ratio - Sources
Japan is considering requiring companies' annual reports to disclose average wages by gender and the ratio of female managers, said two people with direct knowledge of the matter, as it seeks to close the pay gap between men and women.
Mining Firm Backed By Bezos And Gates To Begin Greenland Drilling
Mineral exploration company KoBold Metals, backed by billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, said on Thursday it would begin drilling in Greenland for critical materials used in electric vehicles.
China Faces Challenges Supplying Russia With Alumina - Analysts
Russia might look to its giant neighbour to replace Australian alumina supplies cut off by sanctions, but Chinese aluminium smelters need all the feedstock they can get and may be worried about secondary sanctions from the West, industry analysts say.
Pakistan PM Khan Says He Won't Resign Ahead Of No-confidence Move
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he will not resign, rejecting opposition calls for him to step down ahead of a no-confidence move against him in his toughest challenge since coming to power in 2018.
Asian Gas Buyers Puzzle Over Putin's Demand For Payment In Roubles
Asian importers of Russian gas were scrambling on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said "unfriendly" countries must pay for Russian gas in roubles, in the latest jolt to global energy markets after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Asia FX Bears Remain Firm As Risks From Geopolitics, Inflation Persist - Reuters Poll
Investors stayed bearish on most emerging Asian currencies and turned short on Thailand's baht for the first time in three months, as uncertainty from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and inflationary risks remained, a Reuters poll found on Thursday.
Exclusive-Solomon Islands Considers Security Cooperation With China - Official
The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to its cabinet for consideration, an official of the Pacific island nation's government said on Thursday.
N.Korea Tests Largest ICBM, White House Condemns Return To Long-range Launches
North Korea conducted what was suspected to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile test ever on Thursday, South Korean and Japanese authorities said, marking an end to a self-imposed moratorium on long-range testing and drawing international condemnation.
N.Korea Says Tested New ICBM, Prepared For Long Confrontation With U.S.
North Korea said it tested a new, powerful type of intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, marking an end to a self-imposed moratorium on long-range testing in place since 2017 and drawing international condemnation.
Analysis-U.S. Treasury Market Pain Amplifies Worry About Liquidity
A sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has increased concerns about low levels of liquidity in the $23.5 trillion market, potentially amplifying losses for investors which already had a dire start to the year.
