Putin calls for review of Ukrainian grain deal, accuses West of deception

Putin accuses Kyiv and West of flouting grain deal Says too much grain goes to EU and not to poor countries Said wants to discuss the evolution of the terms of the agreement Plans to talk to Turkish President about it soon KYIV, Sept 7 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he wanted … Read more

Power cut after explosions near Ukrainian nuclear power plant, IAEA report expected

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of bombing a factory The nuclear power plant has been worrying for weeks The UN watchdog will issue a report on this later on Tuesday. Ukraine says Russia is bombing Kharkiv and the city of Zelenskiy KYIV, September 6 (Reuters) – Explosions erupted and power was cut off on … Read more

EXCLUSIVE Gazprom says Nord Stream 1 takeover depends on Siemens Energy

Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Gazprom says the ball is in Siemens Energy’s court Siemens Energy: we don’t understand Gazprom Siemens Energy: not mandated to do maintenance Germany discusses energy rationing Russia: We will send our oil to Asia VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, September 6 (Reuters) – Russia’s biggest gas pipeline to Europe … Read more

New bombings spark nuclear fears as Kyiv and Moscow await UN report

Zaporizhzhia power plant cut off from grid but operating safely – IAEA Zelenskiy warns of near nuclear ‘catastrophe’ day before report Kyiv cites battlefield gains, including city of Kherson province European markets hit hard by closure of Russian gas pipeline KYIV, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Power to a critical nuclear power plant in Ukraine was … Read more

Asian stocks stagnate as investors await more rate action

People walk past an electronic screen showing Japan’s Nikkei stock price index at a conference room in Tokyo, Japan June 14, 2022. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Asian stocks largely wiped out early morning gains on Tuesday afternoon as investors remained cautious … Read more

EU rushes to protect industry as Russia gas shutdown shakes markets

Gas prices in Europe up around 400% compared to a year ago EU states rush to support struggling power companies Disruptions hamper EU efforts to fill storage EU denounces Moscow’s weaponized gas, Russia blames sanctions LONDON/OSLO, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Gas prices in Europe jumped, stocks tumbled and the euro tumbled on Monday after Russia … Read more

Russia’s new gas suspension tightens energy screws on Europe

Pipes from the landing facilities of the ‘Nord Stream 1’ gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany March 8, 2022. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register FRANKFURT/LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Russia cut off gas supplies via a major pipeline to Europe on Wednesday, intensifying the economic battle between Moscow … Read more

Moderna sues Pfizer/BioNTech for patent infringement on COVID vaccine

Moderna’s logo is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 26 (Reuters) – Moderna sued Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech on Friday for patent infringement in the development of the first COVID-19 vaccine approved … Read more

UK household energy bills will jump 80% to over $4,000 a year

Price cap for 24 million households to increase from October Even higher prices expected in January Regulator calls for urgent government intervention ‘This is a national emergency,’ says opposition Labor LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Britain’s energy bills will jump 80% to an average of 3,549 pounds ($4,188) a year from October, the regulator said … Read more

Factbox: Big banks set to rack up over $1 billion in fines for using WhatsApp

Aug 22 (Reuters) – Banking giants such as JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and Bank of America (BAC.N) collectively face more than $1 billion in regulatory fines for employees’ use of unapproved messaging tools, including email and apps like WhatsApp. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) began probing banks’ record-keeping practices regarding the use … Read more