The US is blocking exports to Iranian companies producing drones for Russia
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed new trade restrictions on seven Iranian entities for producing…
Exxon crushes Western oil company profits by $56 billion by 2022
HOUSTON, Jan. 31 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) posted a net profit of $56 billion for 2022, the company…
Turkey’s advance in Iraq brings with it a deeper conflict
SARARO, Iraq, Jan. 31. (Reuters) – Three Turkish military outposts, towering over the abandoned village of Sararo in northern Iraq,…
Scholz’s bid to rally Ukraine’s support in South America fails
SANTIAGO/BRASILIA, Jan. 30 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s bid this week to rally support for Ukraine in the face…
In a diplomatic coup, the Taiwanese president addresses the elected Czech president
Pavel won the Czech presidential election on Saturday Pavel, the Taiwanese Tsai emphasize their shared values in conversation China opposes…
Pope Francis visits two fragile African countries
VATICAN CITY, Jan. 29 (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Tuesday embarks on a journey to two fragile African nations often…
Philips is cutting 13% of jobs related to safety and profitability
Philips is cutting another 6,000 jobs Increases layoffs since October to 13% of current workforce Equities are up 5.5% as…
Exclusive: Pro-Kremlin activists in Germany donated money for Russian army equipment
30 Jan. (Reuters) – A group of pro-Russian activists in Germany donated money to a Russian army division fighting in…
The German economy contracted unexpectedly in the fourth quarter, rekindling the specter of a recession
Q4 GDP at -0.2% Q/Q vs forecast of 0.0% Decrease mainly due to declining private consumption Economists expect a mild…
NATO chief urges South Korea to increase military support to Ukraine
NATO head tries to forge closer ties with Asian allies urges South Korea to increase military aid to Ukraine Says…