April2024
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Russia extends mandatory FX conversion for major exporters
Apr 29, 2024Russia on Saturday said it would require major exporters to carry on converting the bulk of their foreign currency earnings into rubles for another year to help support the national currency. Moscow has used strict capital... -
Russia says downed 17 Ukrainian drones
Apr 29, 2024The Russian military stated on Sunday that it had shot down 17 Ukrainian drones during the course of the night in various western locations. “The air defence systems intercepted and destroyed seventeen Ukrainian UAVs,” the ministry... -
Heat wave continues in most parts of country
Apr 29, 2024The majority of the nation is still experiencing heat waves of varying intensities, and the Met Office has not been able to forecast any changes to this scenario in the near future. “Very Severe heat wave... -
Kenya flood death toll hits 76
Apr 28, 2024According to the ministry, nine drones were shot down in Bryansk, three in Kursk, and two in Belgorod. The majority of the drones were shot down in areas that border Ukraine. Three others were destroyed in... -
Google asks court to throw out US advertising case
Apr 27, 2024Alphabet opens a new window. Google requested on Friday that a federal court in Virginia dismiss a case brought by the US government that charges the search and advertising behemoth of engaging in anticompetitive behavior in... -
Hamas says it received Israel’s response to its ceasefire proposal
Apr 27, 2024The deputy Gaza head for Hamas stated in a statement that the group had received Israel’s formal answer to its most recent truce offering on Saturday and will review it before responding. Khalil Al-Hayya, currently headquartered... -
Ship attacked by missiles off Yemen coast
Apr 27, 2024In the most recent attack on foreign shipping in the Red Sea, which the Huthi rebels claim to have carried out, a ship sustained damage on Friday after being struck twice by several missiles off the... -
South Africa faces decisive 2024 election
Apr 27, 2024Many voters in South Africa are tired of waiting thirty years for their first post-apartheid election. This could be the first time the ruling ANC loses its majority. “In 1994, I was 51 years old, and... -
Could a woman become an emperor in Japan?
Apr 27, 2024The conservatives’ vehement resistance to a woman becoming Japan’s empress has largely subsided. However, detractors claim that their plans might still prevent a woman from leading the oldest hereditary monarchy in history. In an attempt to... -
Britain’s King Charles to resume some public duties
Apr 27, 2024Britain’s King Charles III is to return to some public-facing duties next week, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday evening. The UK monarch stepped back temporarily from public engagements after being diagnosed with an undisclosed cancer in...