India Further Tightens Rice Shipments in Threat to Global Supply
India, the world’s biggest exporter of rice, imposed more curbs on shipments of the grain in a move that’s likely to further squeeze global supplies of the food staple.
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Three US Marines Killed After Osprey Crash in Australia
Three US Marines died and five are in critical condition following a military aircraft crash off the coast of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Ukraine Probes Jet Crash That Killed Decorated Pilot ‘Juice’
Ukrainian authorities are investigating the crash of two military jets that killed three pilots, including a decorated airman known for his lobbying of Kyiv’s allies to provide them with F-16 fighters.
Wagner Chief Prigozhin’s Death Confirmed by Investigators
Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death in a plane crash last week was confirmed by Russian investigators, as speculation over a possible Kremlin-ordered execution continues to swirl.
Crypto’s Latest Craze Friend.tech Is Overrun by Bots, ‘Speculative Games’
The new platform that allows users to buy and sell crypto tokens linked to influencers like Grayson Allen is starting to fizzle after a meteoric rise.
Zimbabwe Leader Wins New Term, Monitors Say Vote was Flawed
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of an election that observers said was deeply flawed, extending a tenure that has been marred by the near-collapse of government services and endemic poverty and unemployment.
Saola Strengthens to Super Typhoon Before Turning to Taiwan
Typhoon Saola intensified into a super typhoon northeast of the Philippines and will likely remain in that category until landfall in Taiwan, the Philippine national weather bureau said.
South Africa Says Distribution Is ‘Albatross’ of Power System
South Africa’s electricity distribution system is “an albatross” beset by fighting between the national power utility and municipalities as the government takes steps to stabilize the grid, according to the electricity minister.
Austria Boosts Energy Windfall Tax as Profit Debate Lingers
Austria plans to adjust a windfall tax on oil and gas companies so that it kicks in at lower profit levels, part of efforts to contain public discontent over growing corporate earnings at a time of rising living costs.
Wall Street’s Hot Options Come to Europe. Will They Take Off?
The zero-day options trade that has taken Wall Street by storm will finally arrive in Europe next week, in a fresh test for the region’s long-struggling capital markets.
