Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified: foreign ministry
ran's foreign ministry Tuesday slammed as unjustified the new sanctions by the European Union and Britain against Tehran over its support for Russia's war on Ukraine.Global crises, AI key focuses of World Economic Forum
The upcoming Davos summit is set to become a melting pot of discussions on critical global issues, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and the rapid rise of AI.Russia redirected most oil exports to China and India, says Novak
After President Vladimir Putin sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries hit Russia with a slew of sanctions including a European Union embargo on its seaborne oil deliveries. As it was losing much of its market share in Europe, Moscow pivoted to other buyers including China.Gazprom 2022 profit at US$15bn
With Europe off limits, Gazprom has turned toward Asia.Turkey’s quake-hit economy to grow less this year: EBRD bank
The EBRD forecasts Turkish GDP will expand 2.5 percent this year, cutting prior guidance of 3.0 percent and citing the impact of "unorthodox" loose monetary policy alongside one of the world's highest inflation rates. The death toll of Turkey's worst disaster of modern times stands at more than 50,000 and...Video: Leaders find ways to unite fragmented world
Efforts were made to bring together a divided world and find solutions to the ongoing global crises during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting held in Davos earlier this year.Russia’ Foreign Minister in Iraq for energy talks
Iraq, a close ally of Iran, also has strategic relations with the United States, which still has soldiers in the country as part of the international coalition facing the Islamic State group. On Thursday, Iraqi foreign minister Fuad Hussein hosted Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. No mention was...Singapore economy grows more than expected in 2022
Growth in the fourth quarter came in at 2.2 percent, sharply down from 4.2 percent in July-September, according to advance estimates by the trade ministry.Russians prepare for hardships as sanctions begin to hit
With billions of dollars in financial reserves and money still coming in from oil and gas exports, Russia has yet to feel the full impact of the barrage of Western sanctions imposed over its offensive in Ukraine.Qatar, Saudi Arabia decry lack of attention to Middle East conflicts
As the world talks about the Ukraine crisis, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have called out the world about its reaction to the suffering of a lot of countries in the Middle East.Volkswagen sees 2021 profits surge
The carmaker sold 600,000 fewer vehicles in 2021 than in 2020.US says it is up to Russia, Iran to revive nuclear deal
US State Department spokesman Ned Price has said the US has announced a pause on nuclear negotiation with Iran, and that 'there is very little time remaining' to save the nuclear accord.Visa, Master card suspend operation in Russia
The cards would continue to work on Russian territory because all payments in Russia are made through a national system and do not depend on foreign systems.How commercial satellites are shaping the Ukraine conflict
Thanks to the explosive growth of the private satellite industry, the volume of imagery is greater and turnaround time faster compared to prior conflicts.Equities rise as Powell soothes rate fears, oil presses higher
Traders were given a much-needed shaft of light on Wednesday when the Fed boss eased concerns over its plans for tightening policy.Boeing halts Russia support
It has stopped its Moscow operations and support for Russian airlines.US expels 12 Russian UN staff for ‘espionage activities’
The announcement of the expulsion came on the last day of Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council and it ceded the presidential seat to UAE on Tuesday.Oligarchs in the crosshairs as West targets Putin
Metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska from Russia has called for peace talks over Ukraine crisis "as soon as possible" between Russia and Ukraine.




















