Two Weeks Into Ukraine War, Analysts Detect Faint Glimmers Of Compromise Emerge
Talks between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers produced no apparent progress towards a ceasefire on Thursday but analysts said the fact they were even meeting left a window open for ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Global Central Banks Stay Inflation-focused, See Growth Continuing Despite War
The Russian attack on Ukraine may slow global growth and raise new economic risks, but top central banks are keeping their focus trained on an inflation fight that looks set to intensify as prices soar across the board, from fuel to food.
Twitter Removes Russian Embassy Tweet On Mariupol Hospital Bombing
Twitter Inc has removed tweets from the Russian Embassy in the United Kingdom about the bombing of a children's hospital in Mariupol for breaking its rules against denying violent events, the company said on Thursday.
Twitter, Facebook Remove Russian Embassy Tweet On Mariupol Hospital Bombing
Twitter Inc and Meta Platform's Facebook have removed posts from the Russian Embassy in the United Kingdom about the bombing of a children's hospital in Mariupol for breaking its rules against denying violent events, the companies said on Thursday.
Grave Mood At EU Summit In Gilded Versailles Palace
Grave mood at EU summit in gilded Versailles palace
Analysis-Euro's Pain Is Dollar's Gain As Ukraine War Roils Markets
Fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine may be setting the stage for more gains in the dollar, upending investor expectations for a weaker greenback as geopolitical uncertainty and worries over European growth raise the U.S.
Dubai A Favorite Destination As Some Moscow-based Bankers Beat Path To Exit
In the scramble by some bankers and financial industry executives to leave Moscow, Dubai is turning out to be a favorite location to land.
Generali Struggle Intensifies As Investor Plots Own CEO Candidate
Generali's second-biggest investor, construction tycoon Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone, plans to put forward his own candidate to lead Italy's biggest insurer, challenging the reappointment of chief executive Philippe Donnet.
UK Sanctions Expand To Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich
UK sanctions expand to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Welcoming Ukraine Refugees Could Help Settle EU Migration Rows - Top Official
The EU's welcome to people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine raises hope the bloc might be able to overcome deep disagreements over hosting refugees from elsewhere in the world, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Thursday.
U.S. Push To Export LNG Amid Ukraine Conflict Slowed By Climate Concerns - Sources
Early White House efforts to boost U.S. liquefied natural gas exports and cut Europe's reliance on gas from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine are proceeding slowly, because of concerns about climate change impacts, government and industry sources said.
U.S. Push To Export LNG Amid Ukraine Crisis Slowed By Climate Concerns, Sources Say
White House efforts to boost U.S. liquefied natural gas exports and cut Europe's reliance on Russian gas after the invasion of Ukraine are proceeding slowly, because of concerns about the impact on climate change, government and industry sources said.
Jews Once Again Forced Into Exile From Beloved Odessa
Jews once again forced into exile from beloved Odessa
Putin Has Chosen To 'Specifically Target Civilians,' Says Canada's Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made a choice to "specifically target civilians" and any further targeting of civilians in Ukraine is going to be met with the "severest of responses."
Polish Volunteers Worry Ukraine Refugee Wave May Become Overwhelming
Grzegorz Patyk and nearly two dozen friends started driving Ukrainian refugees between the Polish border and temporary housing a day after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb 24.
Exclusive-TikTok Nears Deal With Oracle To Store Its Data-sources
TikTok is nearing a deal for Oracle Corp to store its U.S.
Exclusive-TikTok Nears Oracle Deal In Bid To Allay U.S. Data Concerns-sources
TikTok is nearing a deal for Oracle Corp to store its U.S.
Exclusive-Deutsche Telekom Launches $20 Billion Auction Of Mobile Towers
Deutsche Telekom has started the sale process of its towers business and expects indicative offers in the next couple of weeks, three sources with knowledge of the deal said.
Euro Zone Bond Yields Soar As ECB Signal End To Bond Buys In Q3
Euro zone sovereign bond yields soared and the euro dipped on Thursday after the European Central Bank said it plans to end its bond buying programme in the third quarter in a surprise move.
New Sustainability Body Expects Voluntary Adoption Of Norms At First
Companies in the United States and elsewhere will voluntarily use new global climate-related disclosures even if making them a mandatory requirement takes longer, the chair of a new standard setter said on Thursday.
Chile's First Gay Couple Weds As Same Sex Marriage Law Takes Effect
Chile's Javier Silva and Jaime Nazar became the first two men to tie the knot in the South American country's history on Thursday after a law allowing same-sex marriage went into effect.
Shipping Industry Urges Safe Passage For Trapped Ships And Crews In Ukraine
Shipping industry officials called on Thursday for safe passage for hundreds of seafarers and their ships stuck in Ukraine after Russia's invasion.
Analysis-You Still Need Us, UAE Tells U.S. As It Flexes Gulf Oil Muscles
By single-handedly knocking 13% off rocketing oil prices on one day this week, the United Arab Emirates demonstrated the power Gulf producers wield in the market and sent a wake-up call to Washington to pay closer attention to its longtime allies.
Modi's Party Retains Indian Mega-state
Modi's party retains Indian mega-state
Ukrainian Couple Evacuated From Chernobyl In 80s Are Now Trapped By War
Halyna and Valeriy, a Ukrainian couple in their 60s, were evacuated from their home near the Chernobyl plant where they worked as engineers when a reactor exploded in 1986, triggering the world's worst nuclear accident.
Portugal Says Question Of Abramovich Citizenship Depends On Inquiry
Portugal said on Thursday it would not strip the citizenship of Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich for now because that measure was not part of EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs, but his nationality status could change depending on the outcome of an inquiry.
Fearing Russian Shelling, Ukrainians Try To Shield Their Heritage
After Russian forces began attacking Ukrainian cities such as Mariupol, museums and local authorities rushed to protect their heritage, stowing away precious artworks, religious icons, and fortifying national monuments.
Russia Shows 'Reckless Disregard' For Ukraine Civilians, U.S. Spy Chiefs Say
Russian forces are operating with "reckless disregard" for civilians as they face stronger-than-expected resistance in Ukraine, and American intelligence agencies are tracking their actions to hold them to account, U.S.
Ethiopian Airlines Orders 5 Boeing 777 Freighters -sources
Ethiopian Airlines has emerged as the unidentified buyer of five Boeing current-generation 777 freighters reported this week, two people familiar with the matter said.
Analysis-Fallout Of Ukraine War Exposes Turkey's Vulnerable Economy
President Tayyip Erdogan's wager that Turkey could ride out an inflation and currency shock with low rates and reserves has all but collapsed, after the fallout from the war in Ukraine left the economy uniquely vulnerable to soaring energy prices.