Russia to pay bonds in rubles, which may cause default
[ad_1] NEW YORK – Russia said Wednesday that it made a debt payment in rubles this week, a move that may not be accepted by Russia’s foreign debt holders and could put the country …
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Gas prices are high because of Keystone XL demise, Republicans say | CBC News
[ad_1] Republicans are resurrecting the long-dead Keystone XL pipeline expansion in an effort to blame President Joe Biden for soaring gasoline prices. The controversial cross-border project, cancelled by Biden on his first day in office, …
5-year personal loan rates plummet to new record low
[ad_1] More favorable repayment terms lead to lower personal loan payments and cheaper overall borrowing costs. Here’s what to know about current personal loan rates. (iStock) If you plan on borrowing a personal loan to …
Analysis | What are War Crimes? Could Putin Be Prosecuted for Them?
[ad_1] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 and its repeated attacks on civilian targets have led to calls in the U.S., U.K. and Europe to hold President Vladimir Putin and his subordinates accountable. U.S. …
CDC director says high immunity in U.S. population provides some protection against omicron BA.2
[ad_1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky gives her opening statement during the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on “Next Steps: The Road Ahead for the COVID-19 Response” on …
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng orders scientific review of fracking impact
[ad_1] Senior Tories are calling for an end to the ban on shale gas extraction to help secure energy supplies. [ad_2] Source link
Why Germany Can’t Just Pull the Plug on Russian Energy
[ad_1] Last year, Russia supplied more than half of the natural gas and about a third of all the oil that Germany burned to heat homes, power factories and fuel cars, buses and trucks. Roughly …
Oil climbs on prospect of fresh Russia sanctions – Times of India
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Oil futures extended gains on Tuesday as the United States and Europe planned new sanctions to punish Moscow over alleged war crimes by Russian troops in Ukraine, adding to concerns about supply disruptions, …
Canada to invest $2B on mineral strategy for EV battery supply chain
[ad_1] OTTAWA – Canada’s federal budget will include an investment of at least $2 billion for a strategy to accelerate the production and processing of critical minerals needed for the electric vehicle (EV) battery …
Twitter shares soar 30% after Elon Musk reveals he’s the company’s biggest owner | CBC News
[ad_1] Tesla boss Elon Musk was outed as owning 10 per cent of Twitter on Monday, prompting a massive run-up in shares of the company of which he is now the largest owner. The disclosure comes …