
The spiraling cost of war means growing economic pain for Russia
"The government will provide whatever the army asks for," Russia's President Vladimir Putin told a gathering of military top brass in December. Eighteen months into his war in Ukraine, he seems to be keeping that promise. But he's doing it increasingly at the expense of economic stability at home.
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Lagarde Policy Silence Keeps ECB Interest-Rate Debate Raging
Christine Lagarde’s avoidance of a clear signal of intent for European Central Bank policy has just thrown a
1970-01-01 08:00

North Korea: Country eases Covid rules to let in citizens stuck abroad
Many North Koreans were stranded overseas after the country shut its borders in early 2020 to keep Covid out.
1970-01-01 08:00

Denis Villeneuve's 'dream' to make Dune 3
Moviemaker Denis Villeneuve has admitted he's really hoping to be called back to make a third film in the Dune franchise - calling it 'the dream'
1970-01-01 08:00

Electric Cars Pass a Crucial Tipping Point in 23 Countries
Convincing everyone to adopt a new technology can be a slog at first. The humble microwave oven, for
1970-01-01 08:00

Raimondo: crucial US, China have stable economic relationship
By David Shepardson BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo opened talks with Chinese government officials on Monday saying it
1970-01-01 08:00

Jimmy Graham makes Saints fans believe it’s 2013 again
Jimmy Graham turned back the clock with two monster catches in the New Orleans Saints' preseason finale.
1970-01-01 08:00

US Commerce Secretary Raimondo pledges to be 'practical' in working with China
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she is visiting Beijing "with the spirit of being practical and finding concrete opportunities" to advance mutual interests at her Monday meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.
1970-01-01 08:00

China says its ban on Japanese seafood is about safety. Is it really?
In the busy streets of Hong Kong's Central district the lunchtime queues snake around the swanky Japanese restaurants where high-end sushi can sell at $150 a pop just for a tasting menu.
1970-01-01 08:00

China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
1970-01-01 08:00

NBA Rumors: Harden-Clippers courtship, Lonzo Ball update, Edwards loves Heat Culture
A fresh slate of NBA rumors. The Clippers are courting James Harden, Lonzo Ball provides an update on his knee, and Anthony Edwards praises 'Heat Culture.'
1970-01-01 08:00

Legacy bill: Ireland should consider UK legal action, says Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill calls on the UK government to withdraw its controversial legacy bill.
1970-01-01 08:00