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Russia oil fleet shifts away from Liberia, Marshall Island flags amid US sanctions crackdown By Reuters

© Reuters. File photo: Plastic letters arranged to read “Sanctions” are placed in front the flag colors of U.S. and Russia in this illustration taken February 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo By Jonathan Saul and…

how to blunt the impact

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain at risk,…

Clare Lombardelli appointed BoE deputy governor

The Bank of England (BoE) announced today (February 29) that Clare Lombardelli would be joining as deputy governor for monetary policy. Lombardelli is currently chief economist of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),…

These tiny worm-like creatures in the soil can destroy pests but they can also kill crops

Whether you’re a gardener growing food for your household, a small scale farmer or a commercial producer, soil matters. You cannot really tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy soil just by looking at it.…

Oil falls 1% on concerns around China’s economic growth targets By Reuters

© Reuters. Miniatures of oil barrels and a rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/file photo By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices fell for a second…

Donations by top 50 US donors fell again in 2023, sliding to $12B − Mike Bloomberg, Phil and Penny Knight, and Michael and Susan Dell led the list of biggest givers

The top 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2023 committed US$12 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 28% below an inflation-adjusted $16.5 billion…