The Russian ruble weakened significantly on both the Moscow Exchange and over-the-counter forex markets Thursday after the latest round of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv ended without significant progress toward ending the…
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Zelenskyy announces new anti-corruption bill to defuse protests in Ukraine
Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets over the introduction of a law which they say undermines the independence of two important anti-graft bodies.
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What the India tariffs deal means for Scotch whisky
Douglas FraserBusiness/economy editor, Scotland
Getty ImagesUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India shake hands after signing a free trade agreement at Chequers The world’s biggest whisky market has long been an…
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After public outcry and EU criticism, Zelenskyy announces new anti-graft bill in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he’s sending a new anti-corruption bill to Ukraine’s Parliament on Thursday, in a further attempt to defuse tensions after he approved changes to graft…
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Why are Thailand and Cambodia engaged in a border conflict? | Asia Pacific
A long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated dramatically on Thursday, with Thailand launching airstrikes on Cambodian military targets and accusing Cambodia of firing rockets and artillery.
At least 11 Thai civilians,…
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Shifting winds trap fire crews in deadly wildfire in Turkey
Ten people, including volunteers, were killed while battling wildfires in Turkey’s Eskisehir province on Wednesday.
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At least six killed and dozens injured in explosion in northern Syria, officials say
The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.
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