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Brazil's Petrobras board approves Bolsonaro choice as president
The board of directors at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras on Monday approved President Jair Bolsonaro's pick to be the state-controlled company's chief. Caio Paes de Andrade will be the company's fourth president in less than four years.
At least 16 killed in missile strike on crowded Ukrainian mall
A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk killed at least 16 people, the head of emergency services said early Tuesday, sparking international outrage. Earlier, Zelensky had said "over a thousand civilians" were in the mall when the missiles struck the city, which had a pre-war population of 220,000 people.
AU urges probe into deaths of Africans at Spain-Morocco border
The African Union Commission chief has voiced shock at the "violent and degrading" treatment of African migrants trying to cross from Morocco into Spain after 23 people died, and called for an investigation into the incident.
Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China
Lower sales in North America and China dented Nike's quarterly results as the sports giant on Monday projected modest revenue growth amid the strong dollar, rising inflation and other headwinds. Friend also said the forecast reflects a drag from the strong dollar in overseas markets, as well as the continued hit from lofty freight costs and supply chain investments.
GlobalWafers announces plans for massive US plant
Taiwan's GlobalWafers on Monday unveiled plans to establish a massive plant in northern Texas to produce a component vital to making semiconductors with an investment of up to $5 billion. "We are at a make-or-break moment to expand domestic semiconductor production," she said.
US to work with Taiwan, Vietnam against illegal fishing
The United States said Monday it would step up cooperation with Vietnam and Taiwan among others to combat illegal fishing, a problem that environmentalists and Western nations increasingly attribute to China.
Blocked Russian payments: what impact for Moscow and creditors?
Russia acknowledged Monday that two interest payments on its debt didn't make it to creditors, an event which could be considered a default, even if Moscow disputes such an interpretation. The Committee has already acknowledged earlier this month that Russia did not make $1.9 million in penalty interest payments concerning a different payment due.
As Ukraine fallout worsens, G7 seeks to woo fence-sitters
The five emerging powers -- Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa -- have become the object of the G7 industrialised powers' charm offensive, as the club of rich nations seeks to build a broader support base in their backing for Kyiv. India, Senegal and South Africa failed to condemn Russia over its assault of Ukraine, while Argentina and Indonesia did.
Investment vehicle probed over merger with Trump media company
The investment vehicle seeking to merge with Donald Trump's social media venture disclosed Monday that it received federal subpoenas, delaying and potentially derailing the transaction.
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