Ukraine brings back agonising realpolitik decisions for America
The US has to decide whether to return to the days when it held its nose to foster good relations with unsavoury regimes to better confront a larger danger emanating from Russia.
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US sends Soviet weapons to Ukraine
The Pentagon over the years acquired the equipment as part of a clandestine program, and now such weapons are going to Ukraine.
Berkshire Hathaway forks out $15.7bn for Alleghany
Warren Buffett says his investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway will be the ‘perfect permanent home for Alleghany’, which he has closely observed for 60 years.
Cash crunch drives wild swings in commodities
Banks are demanding big cash payments to trade futures in oil, wheat and gas, resulting in whipsaw price moves in the market.
Fed to consider more-aggressive rate hikes: Powell
Bringing down inflation and avoiding recession will be a ‘challenging task,’ says Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Hunter Biden’s laptop and US’s crisis of accountability
The New York Times now admits The New York Post story was real. News and social-media companies will pay no price for suppressing this vital information in 2020.
Manufacturers struggle to unwind ties to Russia
Manufacturers with Russian ties are working to figure out how to survive as sanctions levelled on Russia over recent weeks curb the flow of goods and money.
US judge Thomas in hospital
Supreme Court judge Clarence Thomas was admitted to Washington’s Sibley Memorial Hospital on Friday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Hollywood’s spa getaway of choice since 1940s
At Desert Hot Springs, a glitz-free escape for Angelenos, the agenda is simple: Sink into a mineral pool, rinse, repeat.
Miu Miu’s case study for viral fashion
The skimpy set is an interesting case study of fashion that syncs with youth-led internet culture.
Break up Polish jet fighters to send as spare parts
Team Biden doesn’t want to give the Ukrainians fighter jets, but why not send them as spare parts?
Oil giant Aramco’s profit doubles to $148.47bn
The world’s largest oil exporter is benefiting from rapidly rising oil prices and has lifted its spending target as demand surges and the impacts from the pandemic recede.
China says house prices are stable, but developers see steep declines
Official data shows China’s housing market is ticking along, but financial filings and property agents tell a different story with prices tumbling 40 per cent in some areas.
Musk’s ties with China creates unease in US
Tesla, SpaceX are at the centre of discussions; some politicians fear Beijing could access secrets as ‘Congress doesn’t have good eyes on this’.
Why deterrence failed against Russia
The US has a formidable military. When Biden said he wouldn’t use it, this seriously weakened their deterrent value and gave Putin the green light.
Green start-ups, flush with cash, face pressure for climate advances
Investors poured tens of billions of dollars last year into companies aiming to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Beijing investigates Muslim-linked official
Probe of Wang Zhengwei, a former top official in charge of ethnic policy, helps Communist Party clear a path to fully embrace new assimilation campaign.
Pope expands role of women
New Vatican constitution foresees greater management role for laypeople.
Cracks emerge in Xi’s image of invincibility
In addition to pressure from the West over President Xi’s Russian entente, he is struggling with a severe slowdown in China’s economy. The new disquiet raises questions about his dominance.
US house passes bill to end normal trade relations
The US House of Representatives has easily passed legislation to end normal trade ties with Russia and its ally Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine
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