Ukraine’s Odesa region introduces new grain export control mechanism
August 24, 2023 10:36 PM The southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, which has ports on the Black Sea and Danube River, is introducing a new export control mechanism for grain,…
Brics to admit six new countries to bloc in 2024 in bid to expand influence
August 24, 2023 10:25 PM Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were unanimously allowed to join the group. Read More
Millennial Asian-American entrepreneur steals limelight at Republican debate
August 24, 2023 9:52 PM Mr Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to resonate among those who like Mr Trump but are open to somebody else. Read More
Ukraine asks Lebanon to bar Syrian ship carrying ‘stolen’ corn from docking
August 24, 2023 9:36 PM Ukrainian officials on Thursday asked Lebanon to bar a Syrian state-owned cargo ship carrying allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain from docking in Lebanon’s Tripoli port, according…
Ukrainians in Serbia mark independence day as Belgrade, Kyiv seek to improve ties
August 24, 2023 9:24 PM Dozens of Ukrainians who fled war in their country, Serbian activists and diplomats rallied in Belgrade on Thursday to mark 32 years of Ukraine’s independence…
Zelensky rallies Ukrainians on Independence Day, 18 months after invasion
August 24, 2023 9:18 PM “In a big war, there are no small deeds,” he said. “No unnecessary ones, no unimportant ones.” Read More
Campaigners threaten EU with legal action over climate policy
August 24, 2023 9:00 PM Environmental campaigners have taken a first step towards legally challenging the European Commission over a policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which they said fell…
Russia’s Lavrov to BRICS: no signs of West abiding by Russian part of grain deal
August 24, 2023 8:36 PM Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday there were no signs of the West honouring the part of the Black Sea grain deal affecting…
Saudi Arabia eyes world stage after BRICS invitation
August 24, 2023 8:30 PM Oil power Saudi Arabia’s entry to the BRICS group of nations highlights its ambitious drive to become a heavyweight on the global stage, creating a…
Poland’s 2024 budget to see big spending on defence, social benefits
August 24, 2023 8:12 PM Poland plans to raise spending on defence, health, social benefits and public sector pay in 2024, the prime minister said on Thursday, after the government…