IEA pushes Europe to wean itself off Russian gas after Ukraine invasion
"Nobody is under any illusions anymore," Fatih Birol, the IEA's executive director, said in a statement Thursday.
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'Most important climate deal since Paris': UN agrees treaty to end scourge of plastic pollution
It is hoped an agreement to address the growing problem of plastic waste in the world's oceans, rivers and landscapes can be reached by the end of 2024.
Apple's decision to stop selling products in Russia puts pressure on other smartphone makers
Apple's decision to stop selling products in Russia puts pressure on other smartphone makers to do the same, according to analysts.
'Economic destruction' may lie ahead as oil prices push higher, analyst says
There are fears that high oil prices will be highly recessionary, destroy oil demand and slow down a lot of economies, said Paul Sankey of Sankey Research.
World's largest shipping companies suspend bookings to and from Russia
Shipping giants including MSC, Maersk and CMA CGM have all announced that they will halt cargo bookings to and from Russia until further notice.
Russian-backed investment fund tied to influential U.S. corporate consulting firm Teneo
A private equity fund backed by Russian oligarchs, who have been sanctioned by the European Union, has ties to a powerful U.S. consulting firm.
China will not join sanctions against Russia, banking regulator says
China's banking and insurance regulator said on Wednesday that the country opposes and will not join financial sanctions against Russia.
'Height of irresponsibility:' Blinken slams Putin's provocative rhetoric on nuclear weapons
The United States and Russia own the lion's share of the world's combined nuclear weapons inventory.
Molotov cocktails and spy-catching: War transforms ordinary Ukrainians into civilian defenders
Ukrainians from all walks of life – programmers, teachers, parents – have shifted into full wartime mode.
Watch live: Secretary Blinken gives update on the war in Ukraine as U.S. intensifies pressure on Putin
Earlier in the week, the nation's top diplomat warned that Russia's human rights abuses in Ukraine are mounting by the hour.
Meta says its metaverse ambitions won't be possible without better cellular networks
Meta said that its grand ambition of building the "metaverse" won't be possible if there aren't drastic improvements in today's telecoms networks.
Ford sells e-scooter division to SoftBank-backed European rival
Ford Motor Company is selling its e-scooter business, Spin, to German rival Tier in exchange for equity.
Roman Abramovich willing to listen to offers for Chelsea amid UK sanctions fear
Roman Abramovich is willing to listen to offers for Chelsea amid fears of UK sanctions, with Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss claiming he has been offered the chance to buy the club.
Ukraine accepts dogecoin, other cryptocurrencies for donations as funding rises to $35 million
The Ukrainian government has raised around $35 million through cryptocurrencies since the start of the Russian invasion.
Everton suspend sponsorship deals with three Russian companies after invasion of Ukraine
On Monday, billionaire Alisher Usmanov had his assets frozen by the European Union in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Welcoming Ukraine into the EU would send a 'very clear message to Putin,' Kyiv lawmaker says
Swiftly allowing Ukraine to join the European Union would send a clear message to Russia's Vladimir Putin, a Ukrainian lawmaker told CNBC Wednesday.
OPEC+ agrees gradual output hike despite oil price rally, intensifying Russia supply fears
It comes as crude prices rally to multi-year highs on supply disruption fears and Russia's intensifying war with Ukraine.
Putin loses his key ally in the EU as Hungary's Orban turns on the Russian leader
Hungary's Viktor Orban has had a week of sharp reversals and swift political retreats.
UN watchdog warns Russia bombardment endangers Ukraine's nuclear security, calls for restraint
It comes as Russia's war with Ukraine enters its seventh day, with fighting raging across the country.
With Huawei out of the picture, Chinese smartphone rivals take the spotlight at MWC
Smaller Chinese smartphone brands such as Oppo, Honor and Realme made a splash at Mobile World Congress this week with a slew of new device launches.
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