Morning Digest | Six women, two children burnt to death in Bengal’s Birbhum; IIT-Kanpur hasn’t forecast fourth wave of COVID-19: Centre, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Mar 23, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 28 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy voices concerns for seized humanitarian convoy and decries ‘constant bombing’ of besieged Mariupol The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022
US agrees to lift taxes on British steel, aluminum The United States has agreed to lift tariffs on British steel and aluminum, mending a rift between allies that dates back to the Trump administration The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Vladimir Putin will only use nukes if Russia's existence comes under threat Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin will only use nuclear weapons if Russia's existence is under threat amid the catastrophic invasion of Ukraine Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022
US, EU slam Russia’s new sentencing of opposition leader Navalny EU foreign policy chief decries extra nine years handed to Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny as ‘politically motivated’. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2022
Will Putin's war slow China's economic growth? On March 5, China announced a GDP growth target for this year of about 5.5%, the lowest target since 1991. But that should not come as a surprise. In 2013, World Bank economists and the Chinese State Council projected that China's annual growth rate would decline to 5% by 2030.… Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2022
ASX boosted by financials and technology stocks as investors prepare for more US interest rate rises The ASX follows a good night on Wall Street as investors get ready for more interest rises by the US Federal Reserve after comments from US central bank officials. Energy traders warn of recession because of Ukraine war. ABC News · Mar 22, 2022
‘Mysterious’: the $700m superyacht in Italy some say belongs to Putin Activists linked to Alexei Navalny believe the Scheherazade is owned by the Russian president The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
A blow to equitable access to essential medicines The ‘compromise outcome’ at the WTO could see India and South Africa losing their lead theme in the COVID-19 fight The Hindu · Mar 22, 2022
The Guardian view on Boris Johnson in Brussels: drop the Brexit rhetoric Editorial: The UK’s voice should be heard in Europe, but the prime minister’s crass speeches make that harder to achieve The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
Boris Johnson urged to honour energy costs Brexit pledge to steelworkers The Vote Leave figurehead called on staff in the industry to back quitting the EU so power costs could be cut - and the Prime Minister is now under pressure to act Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022
Ireland could welcome up to 200,000 Ukrainian refugees as Cabinet meets to discuss preparations Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, indicated there would be no limit to the funds and resources available from Government as she told the Irish Mirror that her department would “not be found wanting in this regard.” Irish Mirror · Mar 22, 2022
You can take food through Airport Security in the UK if you follow these rules If you want to save money by not forking out for expensive meals in a departure lounge, you can always bring your own, but there are restrictions Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2022
Oligarch linked to billions in 27 Swiss bank accounts in sister’s name Leaked documents raise questions over financial relations between relatives of billionaire ex-Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022 Britain and US agree on steel tariffs as hopes of broader trade deal recede Pact ends months of tensions but talks on full free-trade agreement remain far off
The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2022 Abramovich could face US sanctions after hedge fund links revealed New York Times reports billionaire behind $20m transfer from Caribbean shell company to investment vehicle controlled by US hedge fund
Reuters · Mar 22, 2022 Ukrainian president urges Italy to seize mystery yacht Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Italy on Tuesday to seize a mystery yacht worth some $700 million that has been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022 Tories accused of Brexit 'stitch-up' after secretive donor-funded 'briefing dinners' Former Vote Leave bigwig Sir Bernard Jenkin held nine private dinners, funded by donors, to discuss the Northern Ireland border row - and he refuses to say who attended the soirees
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022 EU moves toward joint natural gas purchase to curb shortages The European Union is moving toward the joint purchase of natural gas and ensuring its storage facilities are nearly full to try to avoid another crisis tied to its dependency on Russian energy
Reuters · Mar 22, 2022 Orban asks for EU funds to help Hungary amid refugee crisis Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has asked the European Commission to disburse all EU funds allocated to the country including a loan under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to help handle the Ukrainian refugee crisis, his press chief said.
The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022 Why Russian gas could disrupt Germany's plan for a bolder climate agenda After 16 years under conservative Angela Merkel, Germany gained new leadership late last year. Following a “climate election” that saw the issue surpass COVID-19 as voters’ top concern, Europe’s largest economy is now ruled by a progressive three-party “Alliance for Freedom, Justice and Sustainability” comprising Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals.
Reuters · Mar 22, 2022 EU to set out job, school, housing plan for Ukraine refugees The European Commission on Wednesday will set out plans to ensure people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine have access to jobs, education and housing after an unprecedented flow of refugees into the European Union.
Reuters · Mar 22, 2022 EU to set up Ukraine post-war reconstruction fund, draft statement says European Union leaders are set to agree this week on an international fund to help finance the reconstruction of Ukraine from the destruction wrought by the Russian invasion, a draft of their summit statement showed.
Benzinga · Mar 22, 2022 InterCure And Clever Leaves Enter Into International Strategic Partnership InterCure Ltd.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022 Number of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland exceeds 10,000 Earlier, the Agriculture Minister said that it was possible that 200,000 Ukrainians might come to the Republic of Ireland.