Tag: Ukraine war

Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, call for open trade

- Associated Press -

Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific called for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine and pledged to steer the region's economies toward sustainable growth as they wrapped up summit meetings Saturday. Host Thailand garnered a diplomatic coup in managing to bridge divisions among the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic

Tactical nuclear weapons could unleash untold damage, experts warn

- Ed Holt, IPS -

Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict’s potential to escalate to the use of nuclear weapons has been highlighted by political analysts and military experts alike. Now growingly bellicose rhetoric from Russian president Vladimir Putin, particularly following the illegal annexations of four parts of Ukraine at the end

Market lords, much more than a war, behind world’s food crisis

- Baher Kamal, IPS -

While grain exports continue to regularly flow to world’s markets since the July 2022 Turkey-brokered agreement between Russia and Ukraine to resume cereals and fertilisers shipments from both countries, food prices are still skyrocketing everywhere. How come? The handiest answer by establishment politicians and media is that it’s all about the

Rooppur NPP project delayed for Ukraine war: Yeafesh Osman

- Times Report -

Science and Technology Minister Yeafesh Osman has said that the government is trying to complete the construction works of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project within the stipulated timeframe.  "Due to the Russia-Ukraine war and subsequent dollar crisis, the work of the project has been delayed to some extent", he said

Solidarity and negotiations to end the Ukraine war

- Joseph Gerson, IPS -

On November 1, a statement of solidarity with Russians opposed to the Ukraine War was published. It was signed by more than 1,000 U.S. men and women who had opposed the U.S. invasions of Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. At a time when the Ukraine War increasingly resembles the trench warfare of

Take cover, warns IMF, because it’s going to get bad

- Helen Murphy, Devex -

Another day, another barrage of bleakness at the World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meetings. Sadly, it’s not unfounded. Economists, central bankers, and government officials paint a grim picture of what’s expected in the coming year. We’re on the ground and will bring you the gory details.  Also in today’s edition: Larry

Stop war, stop politics with food: PM

- Times Report -

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday once again called for stopping the Russia-Ukraine war blaming the conflict for disrupting the global food supplies leading to increased cost of food. She made the fervent appeal in a keynote speech at the five-day World Food Forum 2022 at the headquarters of the Food

Ukraine rises from near zero to major recipient of US arms

- Thalif Deen, IPS -

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has resulted in a never-ending flow of arms to the battle-scarred country— elevating the besieged nation to the ranks of one of the major recipients of US weapons and American security assistance. As of last week, the US has provided a hefty $17.5