Amazon, along with over 40 other companies, has made a commitment to hire a total of 250,000 refugees from Ukraine and other nations. This pledge was made at the Tent European Business Summit in Paris, where companies like Marriott International and Microsoft also joined in. June 19 (UPI) — The Tent Partnership for Refugees organized …
1/2 Crude oil prices, which make up the majority of the prices seen at the pump, have remained in a stable range for the past month, effectively controlling retail gasoline prices.Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) — Recent data indicates that a decrease in demand following the Memorial Day holiday period …
Several African leaders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Saturday, hoping to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Photo courtesy of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa/Twitter June 17 (UPI) — Several African leaders had a significant meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Saturday, aiming …
1/2 Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said tight economic policies may be necessary in the European economy due to lingering inflation. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) agrees that economic policies in the European Union should maintain a restrictive approach …
1/4 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches 60 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., in 2019. File Photo courtesy of SpaceX/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) — Satellite Internet is bridging the gap in digital connectivity, but cost remains a significant barrier for about half of the global population with …
1/4 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches 60 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., in 2019. File Photo courtesy of SpaceX/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) — Satellite Internet is bridging the gap in global connectivity, although approximately 50% of the world’s population still lacks access due to affordability issues, …
1/3 Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (pictured during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in May) urged nations to continue supporting Ukraine during the 13th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Thursday. Austin said, “Ukraine’s fight is a marathon not a sprint.” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) — …
The Kakhovka Hydro Electric Power Plant dam breach in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine has caused the International Criminal Court in The Hague to launch an investigation, according to president Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack took place on Tuesday, causing major flooding, with at least five people dead and 35 missing. Some 17,000 people have been affected and …
On June 11, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian mercenary force Wagner Group, responded to Russia’s Defense Ministry and its plans to take control of the mercenary forces. In a statement posted on Telegram by his company, Prigozhin stated that Wagner Group will not sign any contracts with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. He further …
Norwegian energy company Equinor has stated that geopolitical conflict caused due to the war in Ukraine has resulted in roadblocks for the energy transition, hindering the achievement of climate objectives. The country’s economy is unique owing to it being one of the main oil and natural gas suppliers to the regional economy while relying on …