Many western companies and brands have temporarily closed their locations in Russia or stopped selling products there. But officials for the some of the companies say they will continue to…
more ...Ukraine War Profits Fuel Unease in Norway
One man’s loss may be another’s unfortunate gain, and the Ukraine conflict is proving a boon to some energy-producing nations as oil prices soar. The war has given an unexpected…
more ...Fewer Americans Filed for Jobless Claims Last Week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs continue to fall amid a strong job market rebound. Jobless claims fell by 15,000 to 214,000 for the week ending…
more ...Reports of Fake Banknotes Rise Amid Economic Turmoil in Myanmar
Reports of counterfeit banknotes circulating in Myanmar have skyrocketed in recent weeks amid the junta’s mismanagement of the economy, but experts say the military regime is ill-equipped to address the…
more ...Visual Explainer: Russian Disinformation
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the groundwork had already begun — online. Russian disinformation is a key part of what many are calling a hybrid war. VOA’s Tina Trinh explains. …
more ...US Begins Inflation Fight With Key Rate Hike; More to Come
The U.S. Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the early 1980s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling up to six additional…
more ...QR Codes Seen as Key to Reviving the Fading Glory of Kashmiri Carpets
Traditional Kashmiri carpet weavers are turning to a 21st century technology already embraced by French winemakers and other international purveyors to boost sales by reassuring buyers that they are buying…
more ...India in Talks with Russia to Buy Discounted Crude Oil
India is exploring the possibility of buying oil from Russia amid sanctions imposed by Western countries in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. India’s petroleum and natural gas minister,…
more ...Ship From Same Firm That Blocked Suez Canal Runs Aground in US
A massive container ship, owned by the same company whose vessel last year blocked the Suez Canal, has run aground near the U.S. port of Baltimore, U.S. officials said Monday.…
more ...Facebook Owner to Help Train Australian Politicians, Influencers in Run-up to Election
Facebook owner Meta Platforms FB.O will help train Australian political candidates on aspects of cyber security and coach influencers to stop the spread of misinformation in a bid to boost…
more ...Putin Threatens to Nationalize Western Companies that Exit Russia
Russian officials have said that they will move to nationalize the assets of Western companies that pull out of their country over its invasion of Ukraine, a decision that will…
more ...Corporations and Big Tech Find Ways to Help Ukraine
For many Ukrainians, staying online has been daunting as Russia attacks telecoms and power supplies, but some people, like Oleg Kutkov, a software and communications engineer, are testing out a…
more ...US Wants Gulf States to Boost Oil Supplies to Offset Russian Ban
The United States has banned Russian energy imports and wants Saudi Arabia to increase oil production to mitigate a dramatic spike in gas prices. But just how willing Gulf states…
more ...Not All Western Companies Sever Ties to Russia Over Ukraine
A shrinking number of well-known companies are still doing business in Russia, even as hundreds have announced plans to curtail ties. Burger King restaurants are open, Eli Lilly is supplying…
more ...Facebook Eases Rules, Allows Violent Speech Against ‘Russian Invaders’
Facebook said Thursday that because of the invasion of Ukraine, it has temporarily eased its rules regarding violent speech. Moscow’s internationally condemned invasion of its neighbor has provoked unprecedented sanctions…
more ...Sudan Looks to Gold to Boost Economy, Denies Russian Smuggling
Sudan’s military rulers this week announced an emergency committee to address the country’s collapsing economy and pointed to its gold mining as a possible boost. Sudan’s ambassador to Russia has…
more ...Twitter Offers Darkweb Site to Restore Access for Russian Users
Twitter says it has created a version of its microblogging service that can be used by Russians despite the regular version of the service being restricted in the country. The…
more ...US Inflation Soared 7.9% in Past Year, a Fresh 40-Year High
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation in the U.S. jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger…
more ...Experts Forecast Big Boost in Oil Revenue for Some African Economies
While soaring oil prices hit consumers worldwide, their misfortune means a fortune for others. There will certainly be a “significant boost in government revenue” for some oil-producing African countries as…
more ...Ukrainian Charged in Ransomware Spree Is Extradited to US
A Ukrainian man charged last year with conducting one of the most severe ransomware attacks against U.S. targets has been extradited to the United States and made a court appearance…
more ...Biden Signs Cryptocurrency Oversight Order as Its Use Explodes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital…
more ...US House Lawmakers Urge Department of Justice to Investigate Amazon
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has written a letter asking the Department of Justice to determine whether online retailer Amazon engaged in obstruction of Congress during an investigation of the…
more ...EU Agrees to Broaden Sanctions on Russian Officials, Oligarchs
The European Union has agreed to expand its third round of sanctions being imposed on Russia to target a larger number of oligarchs and officials close to President Vladimir Putin…
more ...Iraqis Protest Rise in Food Prices, Officials Blame Ukraine War
Protests erupted Wednesday in Iraq’s impoverished south over a rise in food prices that officials attributed to the conflict in Ukraine. For about a week, the price of cooking oils…
more ...US Banning Russian Energy Imports
Global oil prices soared Tuesday as President Joe Biden announced that the United States will ban imports of Russian energy — a move that could have a dramatic impact in…
more ...US Bans Imports of Russian Oil Amid Ukraine Invasion
The U.S. is banning all imports of Russian oil and gas, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday — a move that he said “will deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war…
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