Новости за 21.02.2024

Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 21 (ANI): Inflation in Sri Lanka is expected to return to the government's 5 per cent target starting from the last two quarters of the current year, Reuters reported, citing a Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) official said. The island nation's economy is stabilising from a crippling financial crisis of 2022, which was triggered by depleting foreign exchange reserves. Sri Lanka faced a severe

SANAA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. and British warplanes launched four airstrikes overnight on Houthi sites in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, the group's al-Masirah TV said on Wednesday.

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Foreign Ministers of Mauritius Maneesh Gobin, Tanzania's January Makamba and Panama's Janaina Tewaney Mencomo arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the Raisina Dialogue set to begin today. Taking to X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared about their arrivals saying, "More Foreign Ministers land in New Delhi for RaisinaDialogue2024! FM @ManeeshGobin o

France has called on Rwanda to end all support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The World Bank Group has appointed Wencai Zhang as Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administrative Officer. The announcement, made on Tuesday, underscores the organization's commitment to driving transformative change and enhancing operational efficiency in pursuit of its mission to end poverty and foster sustainable development worldwide. World Bank Group President Ajay B

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo has inaugurated two new ministers in the Indonesia Maju Cabinet to lead the country for the next eight months.

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): In a landscape of global commodities, the week ahead holds significant implications across multiple sectors. Here are four key charts to keep an eye on are OPEC, EU carbon market, sulfuric acid and surge in China's cyclamate exports. In its monthly market outlook, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) made slight adjustments to its members' required oil production e

By Saurabh TrivediNew Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Stating that no country can achieve its full potential- economic or business, when half of its population is excluded, US Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia A Lacina has emphasised that ensuring women's economic security is a fundamental need. In her remarks at the WEConnect International Empowering Inclusion- Advancing Sustainable Value Chains Summit 2024, the diploma

The United States on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. The veto comes as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced it is pausing deliveries of life-saving food aid to northern Gaza until conditions allow for safe distributions. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolde

ATHENS - Farmers in Greece have stepped up their protests, storming the country's capital with tractors and farming equipment, gathering outside the nation's parliament.

state department - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brazil for talks Wednesday with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and to meet with his counterparts from the Group of 20.

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's automotive export grew for the 19th straight month due to robust demand for eco-friendly vehicles, government data showed Wednesday.

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Amid regulatory uncertainties stemming from the Biden administration's decision to suspend the issuance of key LNG export permits for new projects, US gas producers express confidence in the growth outlook for liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand, emphasizing plans to meet incremental demand from ongoing projects. According to SP Global Commodity Insights (GCI), despite potential impact

TOKYO, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Japan's exports rose 11.9 percent from a year earlier to 7.33 trillion yen (48.87 billion U.S. dollars) in January, marking the second straight month of growth, government data showed Wednesday.

The combined market cap of the country's seven largest companies would make them the second-largest stock exchange in the world, analysts say

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Oil and gas exploration and production (EP) companies are increasingly directing their attention towards securing longer-term offshore deepwater contracts, accompanied by extended lead times until the commencement of these contracts, according to top executives at Transocean, a leading deepwater drilling company. According to SP Global Commodity Insights, the executives made these rem

Lakhisarai (Bihar) [India], February 21 (ANI): Nine people were killed and at least five people sustained injuries after an autorickshaw was hit by a speeding truck in Bihar's Lakhisarai district, police said. The incident took place in the late hours of Tuesday. While nine people died on the spot, five were admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for treatment. The deceased and injured were identified as mo

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Foreign Ministers of multiple countries are arriving in New Delhi to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2024 set to be held from February 21-24. The Foreign Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, and Liechtenstein arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to take part in the Dialogue which will begin today. Taking to X, a Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson posted about their arrival an

BEIJING, China: Tourism revenues in China shot up by a record 47.3 percent during the just completed Lunar New Year holidays.

Officials noted that tourism revenues were greater than earlier records set pre-Covid in 2019.

While significant, the jump in tourism revenues may not offset the deflationary risks amid weak consumer demand, which the Chinese economy continues to face, notes experts.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian equity markets commenced trading on Wednesday with a modestly positive note, displaying a flat to upward trend despite underlying caution due to the absence of clear market drivers. As the nation gears up for upcoming general elections, market sentiment is anticipated to remain subdued with limited volatility. Foreign portfolio investors continued their selling s

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: A recent report by the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) has revealed alarming statistics regarding poverty levels in Argentina.

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Sentiment among South Korean businesses over the economic situation worsened this month due to lingering economic uncertainties, central bank data showed Wednesday.

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Price for goods and service among South Korean suppliers rose for the second successive month due to higher price for farm goods and natural gas, central bank data showed Wednesday.

BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on agriculture prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Feb. 21.

BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on energy and oil prices provided by London Stock Exchange Group at 0200 GMT, Feb. 21.