Agency Desk

Russia’s deepening ties with Iran represents a ‘profound threat’ – White House

Sullivan's comments come as U.S officials have said Iran is preparing to help supply Russia with several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable, to use in Ukraine.

Gazprom casts doubt on pipeline’s quick return to full flow

The state-owned gas company cited technical problems involving a part that partner Siemens Energy sent to Canada for overhaul and couldn't be returned because of sanctions imposed over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian opposition politician kept in prison under ‘fake information’ investigation

A Moscow city councillor was jailed for seven years last week in one of the first cases using the new law.

Canada’s central bank raises interest rate a full point

The Bank of Canada raised the overnight rate to 2.5% in the biggest increase since 1998 and the highest level since 2008.

FTSE 100 falls as UK’s surprise growth fails to ease recession fears

The FTSE 100, which houses several global companies that draw a large part of their revenue in dollars, dropped 0.7% as sterling edged higher.

Sale of cashew Feni should be allowed in national, global markets: Goa BJP MLA

Rane told the Legislative Assembly that cashew Feni has been given a Global Indication (GI) tag but it is not allowed to be sold outside the coastal state.

EU says Russian rail transport to Kaliningrad not banned

The Commission added that transport of sanctioned military and dual-use goods was prohibited regardless of mode of transport.

PM Modi speaks to Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte, discusses bilateral ties

During the phone call, both the leaders discussed bilateral ties in various fields including Strategic Partnership on Water, cooperation in the key area of agriculture, and potential for bilateral cooperation in high-tech and emerging sectors.