Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cambodia PM appeals to Myanmar junta for access to Suu Kyi
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's prime minister has urged Myanmar's top general to allow a special Southeast Asian envoy access to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his strongest call so far for the...
May 03, 2022
Ukraine faces grain harvest storage crunch as exports struggle
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine is forecast to have a significant shortage of storing facilities in the 2022/23 season due to a sharp fall in exports resulting from Russia's invasion, analyst APK-Inform said...
May 03, 2022
Russia looks to avoid default after bond payments sent to creditors
LONDON (Reuters) - Russia looked poised to swerve a looming sovereign default after overdue payments on two of its sovereign Eurobonds were sent to some of its creditors, a source familiar with the si...
May 03, 2022
At least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis so far: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) - A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that it had received reports of at least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis with dozens more under investigation. "As of ...
May 03, 2022
France’s Macron to speak with Russia’s Putin later on Tuesday
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will speak with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin via the phone at around midday Paris time later on Tuesday, said Macron's office. Russian forc...
May 03, 2022
Beijing to postpone school reopening for at least one week after labour day holiday
BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing will postpone school reopening for at least one week after the labour day holiday, an official said at a press briefing on Tuesday. The date when schools can resume will be...
May 03, 2022
WHO to hold urgent meeting on Ukraine invasion’s health impact
GENEVA (Reuters) - A World Health Organization spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed that its European region would hold a special meeting next week on the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on health...
May 03, 2022
Hong Kong Q1 GDP shrinks more than expected on COVID curbs
By Donny Kwok and Twinnie Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's economy contracted in the first quarter of this year as the city imposed its most stringent restrictions to curb an outbreak of COVID-19...
May 03, 2022
U.S. SEC ramps up crypto fraud oversight by adding 20 employees
(Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Tuesday it will add 20 positions to its enforcement unit for crypto markets in its push to curb fraudulent activities in the hot d...
May 03, 2022
Ukraine’s foreign reserves resilient amid war shock – central bank head
(Reuters) - Foreign financial aid will ensure the stability of Ukraine's central bank reserves as the country deals with the economic shock from the Russian invasion, central bank governor Kyrylo Shev...
May 03, 2022
