China’s Yuan Beats US Dollar as the Top Currency Traded in Russia
China's yuan has ousted the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia in 2023.
Europe
Norway’s Oil Explorer Undergoes Final Checks Before Sailing to Barents Sea Oil Field
The Norwegian oil production tanker Johan Castberg is undergoing final checks before she sets sail for a Barents Sea oil field of the same name by Q4 2024.
UK Pubs Can Extend Operations if England or Scotland Reach Euro 2024 Semis
The UK’s Home Secretary James Cleverly announced that pubs in England and Wales can extend their business hours if England or Scotland make it to the Euro 2024 semi-finals...
Republicans Urge Joe Biden to Stop French Company From Working on Nuclear Power Projects With Russia's Rosatom
Republican lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to block a French company from collaborating on nuclear power projects with Russia's Rosatom...
UK Airports in Chaos Amid Border Force Passport E-Gates Crash Nationwide
Multiple airports in the UK are currently experiencing issues with their Border Force passport e-gates...
UK’s Defense Ministry ‘Hacked by China’
The British Ministry of Defense has recently encountered a cyberattack...
EU Greenlights Japan's Nippon Steel's $14.9 Billion Acquisition of US Steel Despite Opposition
The European Union (EU) has approved Japan's Nippon Steel's acquisitio...
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China Snubs Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos as It Continues to Side With Russia's Vladimir Putin
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced disappointment as his attempts to secure a meeting with Chinese officials during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, were unsuccessful.
At Davos, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy Lashes Out at Russia's Vladimir Putin, Urges Allies to Step up Its Support for Kyiv
For the first time since the start of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attended the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in person.
US Launches Additional Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen as Rebels Hit Greek Ship With Missile in Red Sea
The US military launched new strikes in Yemen on Tuesday, targeting anti-ship ballistic missiles in a part of the country controlled by Houthi rebels.
North Korea's Foreign Minister Visits Russia Amid Growing Concern Over an Alleged Arms Deal
Another meeting between North Korea and Russia has fueled speculations about a potential arms deal between the two countries.
Oil Prices Surge After US, Britain Strike Back at Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Oil prices jumped 2% on Friday as the United States (US) and Britain launched air and sea strikes in Yemen against the Houthi militants.
Russia Is Spending Big Chunk of Money on Defense That It's Draining the Rest of the Economy
A former central bank official in Russia said the war in Ukraine is taking much of the nation's financial resources.
Joe Biden Extends Suspension of Trump-Era EU Steel, Aluminum Tariffs for 2 Years
President Joe Biden has extended the suspension of tariffs on European Union (EU) steel and aluminum for two more years.
Russia Warns Japan, South Korea Over Moves to Help Ukraine as US Unveils New Military Aid Package for Kyiv
Russia has expressed anger over Japan's move to help Ukraine and South Korea's economic sanctions against Moscow.
US Dollar Slips to 5-Month Low Against the Euro Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The US dollar has slipped to a five-month low against the euro and several other currencies,
