Brent Oil Falls Below $90, Gas Price Also Falls
The price for a barrel of Brent oil fell below $90 a barrel on the futures markets on Wednesday for the first time since early February. The fear of an economic recession and, thus, lower demand for crude oil is at the root. At around 3.20 pm Belgian time, the
Three Teenagers Shot Dead After Traffic Accident in Thailand
A man suspected of being under the influence of drugs has shot and killed three youths in Thailand after a traffic accident. That writes the Bangkok Post newspaper, citing police sources. The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Krabi province, in the south of the country. The suspect collided
Toyota Suspends Car Production Due to Approaching Typhoon
The Japanese car group Toyota Motor will suspend production at three factories in western Japan because of the approaching Typhoon Hinnamnor. Toyota is canceling Monday evening shifts and Tuesday morning shifts at factories in western Fukuoka prefecture. The company expects to resume production later on Tuesday. Japanese automaker Nissan Motor
Ukraine Launches Offensive to Liberate Southern Russians
Ukraine has launched a long-awaited counter-offensive to liberate the country’s south from Russian occupiers. One of the targets is Kherson, the only major city captured by Russian forces west of the Dnieper River, which flows through the center of Ukraine. The southern command of the Ukrainian army calls on residents
China Fires 25 Education Officials for Ugly Drawings of Children
The Chinese government has reprimanded or fired more than 25 education officials after investigating that drawings in math books portrayed Chinese children as “ugly.” The Ministry of Education said in a statement Monday that the drawings “did not meet the fundamental requirements of a moral education.” “The general style of
Economy of Euro Countries has Grown Slightly Less Than Previously Reported
The eurozone economy grew by 0.6 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous three months, European statistics agency Eurostat reports in a new estimate. That is a slightly lower growth figure than with an initial calculation. However, the pace was higher than in the year’s first three months.
Australia: Investigation Launched into Ghost Government Under Former Prime Minister
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ordered an investigation Monday after reports emerged that his predecessor Scott Morrison had secretly usurped some ministerial portfolios during the coronavirus pandemic. Albanian spoke of “unacceptable” and “bizarre” behavior. “This is the kind of behavior we would laugh at if it happened in a non-democratic
Teen Charged with Abortion After Facebook Shares Private Conversations
In the US state of Nebraska, a 17-year-old girl and her mother are being charged with an abortion. Police found evidence of the abortion in chat conversations passed on from Facebook. The case concerns 17-year-old Celeste Burgess and her mother, Jessica Burgess. She is said to have performed an
Gaza Strip Truce is Being Complied with for the Time Being
A ceasefire brought by Egypt in the Gaza conflict is still being observed. The Israeli army confirmed Monday morning that no rockets had been fired from the Palestinian Gaza Strip into Israel since the ceasefire on Sunday evening. The Israeli army has also not attacked any new targets in
Iran is Ready to Resume Talks on Nuclear Program
Iran is ready to resume talks with Western powers over its nuclear program. A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. Tehran definitely wants an agreement, but he did not say when exactly negotiations will resume. Ali Bagheri, an Iranian negotiator in the talks, already announced
