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Ukraine war could hit global growth, OECD warns
March 17, 2022
Ukraine war could hit global growth, OECD warns
The Organisation for Economic Development (OECD) said the impact could also cause a “deep recession” in Russia if it is…
Boris Johnson returns from Saudi Arabia empty handed after flop oil beg trip
March 17, 2022
Boris Johnson returns from Saudi Arabia empty handed after flop oil beg trip
Boris Johnson is landing back in Britain empty-handed this morning after his oil begging trip to the Gulf flopped –…
KFC-owner Yum sales plunge as China Covid cases surge
March 16, 2022
KFC-owner Yum sales plunge as China Covid cases surge
Yum China said “the situation has rapidly deteriorated” as regional lockdowns have been put in place to stem the outbreak.…
Zelensky to address Congress as US pledges $800m in military aid
March 16, 2022
Zelensky to address Congress as US pledges $800m in military aid
Volodymyr Zelensky is likely to repeat his request for a no-fly zone, in his latest speech to a national parliament.…
Namibia removes mandatory mask-wearing mandate
March 16, 2022
Namibia removes mandatory mask-wearing mandate
Mr Geingob also said vaccinated foreign visitors would not require PCR testing on arrival into the country. The removal of…
Russia claims parts of a peace deal are close to being agreed with ‘neutral’ status for Kyiv under ‘serious’ consideration after Zelensky said Ukraine would not join NATO
March 16, 2022
Russia claims parts of a peace deal are close to being agreed with ‘neutral’ status for Kyiv under ‘serious’ consideration after Zelensky said Ukraine would not join NATO
Russia has claimed that parts of a peace deal with Ukraine are close to being agreed with ‘neutral’ status for…
Germany to buy US-made F-35s capable of carrying nuclear weapons
March 15, 2022
Germany to buy US-made F-35s capable of carrying nuclear weapons
Germany will replace some of its ageing Tornado bomber jets with United States-made F-35A Lightning II aircraft capable of carrying…
Polish, Czech and Slovenian PMs visit Kyiv in EU show of support
March 15, 2022
Polish, Czech and Slovenian PMs visit Kyiv in EU show of support
The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia are travelling to Kyiv by train, the first foreign leaders…
Ukraine war: Zelensky urges Russian troops to surrender
March 15, 2022
Ukraine war: Zelensky urges Russian troops to surrender
In his nightly TV address, he said Russian forces had suffered worse losses during their invasion of his country than…
Former Boko Haram militants to rejoin communities
March 15, 2022
Former Boko Haram militants to rejoin communities
The authorities in Nigeria say 559 ex-Boko Haram members have graduated from a de-radicalisation programme and are expected to be…