International

Thursday, August 3rd 2023 - 10:35 UTC
Lula supports several countries joining BRICS, “if they comply with our rules”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) when the group holds its summit in Johannesburg from Aug. 22 to 24.
Thursday, August 3rd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Saudi Arabia in talks to join the BRICS bank, probably in this month's summit in South Africa

The New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the “BRICS bank,” is in talks with Saudi Arabia on admitting Riyahd as its ninth member, which would strengthen the NDB's funding options amid the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to media reports.
Thursday, August 3rd 2023 - 06:56 UTC
Power couple in Canada splits

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau have separated, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday. “Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate,” Mr Trudeau said in his post.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 15:55 UTC
Bitcoin Casinos: A comprehensive guide to gambling with cryptocurrency

In the ever-evolving landscape of online gambling, Bitcoin casinos have emerged as a fascinating and revolutionary concept. Combining the thrill of casino gaming with the benefits of cryptocurrency, these platforms offer a unique and secure way to wager and win. If you're new to the world of Bitcoin casinos, this comprehensive guide will walk you through what they are, how they work, and the advantages of using Bitcoin for online gambling.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:37 UTC
Scottish MP who broke Covid lockdown rules loses her seat on a constituents vote

A Scotland independent Member of Parliament who was suspended for breaking Covid lockdown rules has lost her seat after a vote by constituents.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 18:54 UTC
Major purge in China's nuclear arsenal command; Xi consolidating power and eliminating corruption?

Continuing with recent changes Beijing has replaced two leaders of an elite unit managing its nuclear arsenal, triggering speculation of a purge. General Li Yuchao who headed the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Rocket Force unit and his deputy had “disappeared” for months.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 18:52 UTC
Liberia becomes the world's largest ship registry; in bulk carriers, China is the flag

For the first time in 30 years Panama is no longer the world’s largest ship registry. Rival Liberia has overhauled the Central American nation in terms of gross tonnage in new data issued by Clarksons Research.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 18:51 UTC
Ukraine and Croatia agree for grain shipments from ports on the Danube and Adriatic Sea

Ukraine and Croatia have reached an agreement for Croatian ports on the Danube and Adriatic Sea to be used for the export of Ukrainian grains, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after talks with his Croatian counterpart on Monday (July 31).
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 18:48 UTC
Euro Zone inflation down to 5,3% in July, helped by lower energy prices

Inflation in the Euro-zone fell to 5.3% in July, down almost a percentage point from May, the EU statistics agency Eurostat said on Monday. in June the rate of inflation was 5,5% as compared with 6.1% in May.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 18:46 UTC
Retail prices outlook in the UK improving, but not out of the woods yet

Outlook for retail prices in the United Kingdom improving. New figures suggest food price inflation in the UK has slowed to its lowest level this year as prices of oils, fish, and breakfast cereals fall. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ retail analysts, food inflation slowed to 13.4% in July. It was 14.6% in June.