Finland’s Voters May Unseat Sanna Marin in Tight Election
Sanna Marin, Finland’s prime minister, is fighting to stay in power as voters head to polls on Sunday to decide on a nail-biter race.
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Sunak’s Crypto Plans Are Hit by Reluctant UK Banks
Edouard Daunizeau’s crypto company SavingBlocks has an office in East London’s technology hub and more than 200 customers testing its services. But getting a bank account for his year-old startup has proved an almost insurmountable challenge.
A Grain Glut Is Straining the Goodwill That Ukraine Badly Needs
Blocked border crossings, a minister pelted with eggs and overflowing silos — anger is mounting among farmers in eastern Europe who say a rush of grain from Ukraine threatens their businesses, and it’s steadily eroding political goodwill.
OPEC+ to Hold Its Ground Amid Oil Tumult Caused by Bank Crisis
OPEC+ is still finding that the best response to growing oil market uncertainty is to hold its ground.
China Ready to Speed Up Talks With Asean Over South China Sea
China is ready to work with Malaysia and other Southeast Asian nations to speed up consultation for a South China Sea code of conduct, Xinhua reported, citing Premier Li Qiang.
Five Injured After Explosion at Pertamina’s Dumai Refinery
Five people were injured after an explosion at a refinery run by Indonesian state oil company Pertamina, the company’s third incident in recent weeks.
North Korea May Be Close to Completing New Nuclear Reactor: 38 North
Satellite images indicate North Korea may be close to completing a new reactor in its major nuclear complex in Yongbyon, according to 38 North, a Washington-based website that tracks events in the country.
New York Plans to Close Key Streets for Trump’s Arraignment
New York City officials plan to close key streets in lower Manhattan as a security measure when former President Donald Trump appears in court on Tuesday to be arraigned, said a person familiar.
Philippines Sees Demand for Seafarers After EC Move, ABS Reports
The Philippines, one of the world’s top suppliers of maritime labor, sees global demand for Filipino seafarers increasing after the European Commission decided to continue recognizing certificates issued by the Southeast Asian country for the workers, ABS-CBN News reported Sunday.
Venezuela Acquits PDVSA Traders After Three Years in Detention
Two former Petroleos de Venezuela SA employees were acquitted by a judge on Saturday, after they had been found guilty in February 2021 of leaking information to a US-based company.
