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Mar
20
Economy / Jobs / Business

France–Russia relations France ends all attempts to negotiate with Russia and freezes financial assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation worth €22 b

France–Russia relations France ends all attempts to negotiate with Russia and freezes financial assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation worth €22 billion. France also freezes properties owned by Russian oligarchs worth €150 million. (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2022
Mar
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Boycott of Russia and Belarus Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic p

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Boycott of Russia and Belarus Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic payment system MIR, in response to moves to ban Russian banks from SWIFT. (Iran Daily) (MEMonitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022
Mar
31
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Boycott of Russia and Belarus Australia revokes the most favoured nation status for Russia and Belarus,

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Boycott of Russia and Belarus Australia revokes the most favoured nation status for Russia and Belarus, and will impose 35% tariffs on produce coming from these countries beginning on April 25. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 31, 2022
Mar
31
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict, 2022 Bnei Brak shootings Two people are killed and 14 more injured as the Israeli Defense Forces raid the city of Jenin in the Wes

Israeli–Palestinian conflict, 2022 Bnei Brak shootings Two people are killed and 14 more injured as the Israeli Defense Forces raid the city of Jenin in the West Bank in order to capture a suspect linked to Tuesday's shooting in Bnei Brak. (Times of Israel) (Haaretz) A Palestinian militant uses a screwdriver to stab and seriously injure an Israeli civilian on a bus in Neve Daniel, before being shot dead by another passenger. (Haaretz) Rock throwing causes a bus to crash into a car in Halhul, West Bank, injuring two people. (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 31, 2022
Apr
02
Economy / Jobs / Business

Australia and India sign a A$12.6 billion trade deal aimed at strengthening India's manufacturing sector by allowing access to more raw materials, and to also r

Australia and India sign a A$12.6 billion trade deal aimed at strengthening India's manufacturing sector by allowing access to more raw materials, and to also reduce Australia's dependence on China after China placed sanctions on some Australian goods following several political disputes. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 2, 2022
Apr
04
Economy / Jobs / Business

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Lithuania bans Russian IT companies from relocating to Lithuania.

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Lithuania bans Russian IT companies from relocating to Lithuania. (LRT) Germany assumes control of Gazprom Germania, Gazprom's German subsidiary, after the German economy ministry declines to approve the subsidiary's acquisition by two entities with unclear beneficiaries. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 4, 2022
Apr
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing Authorities in Beijing begin COVID-19 testing for millions of residents after

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing Authorities in Beijing begin COVID-19 testing for millions of residents after a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 drug development The U.S. FDA formally approves the Gilead Sciences drug Remdesivir, commonly known as Veklury, for young children with COVID-19. (MarketWatch)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2022
Apr
27
Economy / Jobs / Business

2022 Russia–European Union gas dispute Gazprom announces that it has "completely suspended gas supplies" to the gas companies of Poland and Bulgaria "due to [th

2022 Russia–European Union gas dispute Gazprom announces that it has "completely suspended gas supplies" to the gas companies of Poland and Bulgaria "due to [the] absence of payments in roubles". Bulgaria, Poland, and the European Union condemn the suspension. (Reuters) (Reuters) The suspension of gas to Poland and Bulgaria causes natural gas prices to increase and also causes the Russian ruble to reach a 2 year high against the Euro in Moscow trade. (Reuters) (Reuters) (Natural Gas Intelligence)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2022
Apr
27
Economy / Jobs / Business

Russia in the European energy sector 2022 Russia–European Union gas dispute Gazprom announces that it has "completely suspended gas supplies" to the gas compani

Russia in the European energy sector 2022 Russia–European Union gas dispute Gazprom announces that it has "completely suspended gas supplies" to the gas companies of Poland and Bulgaria "due to [the] absence of payments in roubles". Bulgaria, Poland, and the European Union condemn the suspension. (Reuters) (Reuters) The suspension of gas to Poland and Bulgaria causes natural gas prices to increase and also causes the Russian ruble to reach a 2 year high against the Euro in Moscow trade. (Reuters) (Reuters) (Natural Gas Intelligence)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 27, 2022
May
08
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Two Palestinians are killed by Israeli soldiers during confrontations in the West Bank, while an Israeli policeman is stabbed and w

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Two Palestinians are killed by Israeli soldiers during confrontations in the West Bank, while an Israeli policeman is stabbed and wounded in Jerusalem, hours after the perpetrators of the El'ad stabbing are arrested. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 8, 2022
May
24
Economy / Jobs / Business

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Ukrainian authorities say that about 200 dead people are found in the rubble of an apartment building in Mari

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Ukrainian authorities say that about 200 dead people are found in the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast. (AP) Battle of Donbas Russian Ground Forces seize control of Svitlodarsk in Donetsk Oblast, according to regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. (Reuters) Hungary declares a state of emergency over the war in Ukraine and problems in the Hungarian economy caused in part by the conflict. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2022
May
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Clashes break out with the IDF after Palestinian rioters attack Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, West Bank.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Clashes break out with the IDF after Palestinian rioters attack Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, West Bank. Fifteen Palestinians are injured and one teenager is killed. (Times of Israel) Three Israelis are injured in a Palestinian stone-throwing attack in Huwara, West Bank. (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2022
May
30
Economy / Jobs / Business

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War After weeks of deliberations, all of the European Union member states agree to impose an oil embargo on m

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War After weeks of deliberations, all of the European Union member states agree to impose an oil embargo on most oil imports from Russia (with the exception of that brought by pipelines), to be fully implemented by the end of the year, and cut off Sberbank from SWIFT. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2022
May
30
Economy / Jobs / Business

After weeks of deliberations, all of the European Union member states agree to impose an oil embargo on most oil imports from Russia (with the exception of that

After weeks of deliberations, all of the European Union member states agree to impose an oil embargo on most oil imports from Russia (with the exception of that brought by pipelines), to be fully implemented by the end of the year, and cut off Sberbank from SWIFT. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2022
May
31
Economy / Jobs / Business

Workers of the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announce that they will go on a general strike beginning on June 27 amid disciplinary dismissal of the

Workers of the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announce that they will go on a general strike beginning on June 27 amid disciplinary dismissal of the leader of the trade union representing ZUS and general poor conditions of employment. (Rzeczpospolita)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 31, 2022
Jun
07
Economy / Jobs / Business

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States Department of the Treasury bans all trading of Russian debt and stocks, including on th

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States Department of the Treasury bans all trading of Russian debt and stocks, including on the secondary market. (Reuters) Russia freezes Western banks' and investment funds' assets worth $17 billion. (Rzeczpospolita)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 7, 2022
Jun
10
Economy / Jobs / Business

2021–2022 inflation surge The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 880 points and the S&P 500 falls 117 points following the release of an inflation report that s

2021–2022 inflation surge The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 880 points and the S&P 500 falls 117 points following the release of an inflation report that showed a faster-than-expected rise in prices and consumer sentiment reaching a record low. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2022
Jun
13
Economy / Jobs / Business

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Sievierodonetsk Russian forces destroy the last remaining bridge leading to Sievierodonetsk in Lu

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Sievierodonetsk Russian forces destroy the last remaining bridge leading to Sievierodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, trapping all remaining Ukrainian civilians in the city, according to regional governor Serhiy Haidai. (Reuters) Battle of Donbas The Donetsk People's Republic says that five people have been killed and 22 others injured in an artillery attack on a marketplace in central Donetsk. Pro-Russian media accuses NATO of supplying the munitions used in the attack. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2022
Jun
13
Economy / Jobs / Business

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Sievierodonetsk Russian forces destroy the last remaining bridge leading to Sievierodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, Ukrain

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Sievierodonetsk Russian forces destroy the last remaining bridge leading to Sievierodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, trapping all remaining Ukrainian civilians in the city, according to regional governor Serhiy Haidai. (Reuters) Battle of Donbas The Donetsk People's Republic says that five people have been killed and 22 others injured in an artillery attack on a marketplace in central Donetsk. Pro-Russian media accuses NATO of supplying the munitions used in the attack. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2022
Jun
14
Economy / Jobs / Business

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The European Union removes Russia's largest bank Sberbank, the Russian Agricultural Bank and the Credit B

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The European Union removes Russia's largest bank Sberbank, the Russian Agricultural Bank and the Credit Bank of Moscow from the SWIFT international payments system as part of another round of economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2022
Jun
14
Economy / Jobs / Business

The European Union removes Russia's largest bank Sberbank, the Russian Agricultural Bank and the Credit Bank of Moscow from the SWIFT international payments sys

The European Union removes Russia's largest bank Sberbank, the Russian Agricultural Bank and the Credit Bank of Moscow from the SWIFT international payments system as part of another round of economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2022
Jun
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Gaza–Israel conflict Israel intercepts a rocket fired by suspected Hamas militants over Ashkelon.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Gaza–Israel conflict Israel intercepts a rocket fired by suspected Hamas militants over Ashkelon. The Israel Defense Forces respond by launching airstrikes on military targets in Gaza. (AP) Three Palestinian militants, including an Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades commander, are killed by Israeli soldiers during a raid in Jenin, West Bank. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2022
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