Remote work clause in focus as Canada’s public strike reaches Day 7
April 25, 2023 10:39 PM Unions are watching to see if remote work would be built into a collective bargaining agreement. Read More
Mattel introduces Barbie doll with Down syndrome
April 25, 2023 10:05 PM The doll is dressed in colours associated with Down’s syndrome awareness. Read More
Hungary wants Ukrainian grain ban until end-2023, minister says
April 25, 2023 7:59 PM The measures are to counter an influx of cheaper products from Ukraine. Read More
Kremlin remains downbeat on state of Black Sea grain deal which expires on May 18
April 25, 2023 7:37 PM Russia has hinted it won’t let the deal be extended unless obstacles to its own exports are removed. Read More
US President Joe Biden announces 2024 re-election bid
April 25, 2023 6:05 PM The 80-year-old Democrat, already the oldest US president ever, made the announcement in a promotional video. Read More
Statue, memorial defaced in England after children were given crayons
April 25, 2023 5:44 PM The marks on the statue had been removed, while the memorial was still being cleaned. Read More
Russia revives fried chicken chain Rostic’s after KFC owner finalises exit
April 25, 2023 5:21 PM KFC had more than 1,000 outlets in Russia before pulling out after the invasion of Ukraine. Read More
US deploys more cyber forces abroad to help fight hackers
April 25, 2023 4:03 PM The initiative reflects a broader push by the US to improve collaboration with foreign allies on combating cyber crimes, which often cross borders. Read More
Farmers in European countries that helped Ukraine fume as it floods market with cheap grains
April 25, 2023 3:58 PM Cheap food from Ukraine has reduced the value of food produced in countries like Romania. Read More
Russia’s new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine; Moscow threatens to deploy longer-range missiles
April 25, 2023 1:53 PM The Armata has an unmanned turret, with crew remotely controlling the armaments, and boasts of a top speed of 80 kmh. Read More