Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Ban Ukrainian Grain Exports
The bars against sales in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia were in place early Saturday, reviving an issue that has threatened European Union solidarity on Ukraine.Read More
Kim Jong-un Visits More Russian Military Sites
The North Korean leader was shown key elements of the Russian nuclear force as fears grew that the two nations were expanding their military ties.Read More
Putin and Kim’s Embrace May Place Xi in a Bind
Closer ties between Russia and North Korea could weaken Beijing’s leverage over both countries and set back China’s efforts to stabilize its ties with the West.Read More
In Moscow, the War Is Background Noise, but Ever-Present
Muscovites go about their daily lives with little major disruption. But the war’s effects are evident — in the stores, at the movies and in the increasingly repressive environment.Read More
Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.Read More
Brite Payments Partners with Auctionet for Instant A2A Payments
Brite Payments, the Swedish fintech firm, has collaborated with Auctionet to introduce instant account-to-account (A2A) payments. Founded in Sweden in 2011, Auctionet is a digital auction platform, facilitating the sale of over two million items on its digital marketplace. With more than 65 local auction houses primarily in Sweden, along with a growing presence in Europe, […]
MEPS Fast Enables Contactless Payments for Jordanian Businesses in Partnership with PayTabs
Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), a payment service provider in Jordan, has joined forces with PayTabs, a Saudi Arabian payments company, to introduce the latest version of the ‘Tap to phone’ soft POS application: MEPS FAST. This enables businesses in Jordan to accept secure contactless payments through their smartphones, catering to various sectors, including retail, […]
Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act.Read More
Robinhood Wants to Grow Up
The app at the center of meme-stock frenzy now wants your retirement money.Read More
Troubled Chinese Trust Company Brings In State Help
Shadow-banking giant Zhongrong Trust set off alarms last month when it failed to make payments on high-yielding investment products.Read More
