Iran deal could collapse on Russian demands, say France, UK, Germany

posted in: Middle East, News

Russia demanded protection from Western sanctions for future Russian business with Iran. The U.K., France and Germany warned on Saturday that last-minute Russian demands for protection from sanctions could sink a nuclear deal with Iran that is ready to be … Read More

Australia flood costs creep higher, $2bn+ bill expected

The latest reports from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) suggest that insured costs from flooding in Australia’s Queensland and New South Wales areas have continued to creep higher, with industry losses now estimated at $1.89 billion. According to ICA … Read More

Biden’s Cynical Attempt to Blame Putin for Inflation

posted in: News, United States

Don’t fall for it. Inflation hit a 40-year high in February, with the Consumer Price Index rising nearly 8 percent over last year. The White House reacted by pointing out that “Americans’ budgets are being stretched by price increases and … Read More

World Bank, IMF racing to get aid to Ukraine in coming weeks, months

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Tuesday said they were racing to provide billions of dollars of additional funding to Ukraine in coming weeks and months, adding the war there is creating “significant … Read More

Hundreds flee as Indonesian volcano erupts

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano has spewed out hot clouds in eruptions that forced about 250 residents to flee to temporary shelters and left ash blanketing nearby villages and towns. The volcano on the densely populated island of Java unleashed clouds … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 4 March 2022

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Greetings from Tyler,         Nobody dared ask the question on everyone’s lips.  Both Anthony Blinken and John Kirby held press conferences this week where they took questions.  They didn’t have to answer this one.  How come all the devastating sanctions … Read More

The U.N. approves a resolution demanding that Russia end the invasion of Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday approved a nonbinding resolution condemning Russia for invading Ukraine and demanding that it withdraw its military forces. The vote came after a series of speeches during which the majority of countries called on … Read More

Germany plans ‘freedom day’ as COVID-19 curbs to be lifted from March 20

posted in: Germany, News

Germany will start rolling back most of its coronavirus restrictions in three stages as falling infection rates suggest the Omicron-fuelled wave has peaked, Chancellor Olaf Scholz says. Media-dubbed “freedom day” is slated for March 20. The country will ease COVID-19 … Read More

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