Ukraine: Russia Is Executing Civilians with ‘Hands Tied Behind Backs’
Ukraine has accused Russia of executing Ukrainian civilians while their hands are “tied behind their backs.”
Economy
China’s Manufacturing Contracts at Fastest Pace in 2 Years amid Rising COVID Outbreaks
China’s manufacturing and services sectors’ activity contracted in March at the fastest pace in the past two years.
Biden Admin Sued for Banning Swimming with Dolphins, Hurting Hawaii’s Economy
Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration has been hit with a lawsuit for banning swimming with dolphins in Hawaii.
Biden’s Budget Raises GDP Outlook, Trims Inflation, Increases National Debt
Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration has just published its 2023 $5.8 trillion federal budget.
Russia Confirms Missile Strikes in West Ukraine as Biden Visits Poland
The Russian government has confirmed that it launched missile attacks in West Ukraine near the border with Poland.
China Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Cash Outflows after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, IIF Reveals
Communist China is seeing “unprecedented” cash outflows after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) has revealed.
Russia to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Oil and Gas Exports
A top Russian government official has just announced that Russia is to begin accepting payments in Bitcoin for its oil and gas exports.
Reuters Cuts Ties with State-Backed Russian News Agency TASS
International news agency Reuters has cut ties with Russian government-backed news outlet TASS, according to reports.
Pfizer Recalls Blood Pressure Drugs for ‘Above Acceptable’ Levels of Cancer-Causing Impurity
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced that it has recalled batches of its blood pressure drug products due to high levels of cancer-causing impurity.
OneWeb Launching Satellites with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after Cutting Ties with Russian Agency
British satellite communications company OneWeb has announced it will resume satellite launches with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after cutting ties with a Russian agency.