Ukrainian Minister Transforms Digital Tools into Modern Warfare Weapons

But Peter Singer, a professor in the Center for the Future of War at Arizona State University, said Mr. Fedorov was “incredibly effective” in urging companies to rethink their Russian connections. “Let alone the nation, no celebrity has been more effective than Ukraine in naming corporate brands and embarrassing them for acting morally,” Singer said. …

Iraqi Oil Minister: High Oil Prices Could Accelerate Transition to Electric Vehicles

HOUSTON – Even as the boycotts increase supply from Russia, the major oil producing countries are likely to hold the production line for now, keeping prices high and reaping the benefits. But this course can be harmful in the long run. This is the opinion of Ihsan Abdul Jabbar, Minister of Petroleum of Iraq, a …

How the ‘Djokovic Affair’ Got Back to Biting the Australian Prime Minister

SYDNEY, Australia — Novak Djokovic received the bad news at 7:42 am on Thursday, his visa to enter Australia has been revoked, and he has been detained despite arriving with a medical exemption from the country’s vaccination duty for international visitors. At 08:56 PM, Prime Minister Scott Morrison jumped on Twitter to announce the tennis …

In Canada, Quebec Prime Minister Worries About Hockey Province

MONTREAL – Of all the shortcomings that have come to light worldwide this year and garnering high-level political attention, the most surprising may be this: the Quebec shortage in professional hockey. Forget worries about pasta shortages (Canada’s durum wheat harvest has fallen by almost a third) and rising poultry prices (the foundation of Montreal’s famous …

Northern Ireland health minister sues Van Morrison over Covid-19

Northern Island’s health minister has filed a lawsuit against Van Morrison, who said the minister’s handling of Covid-19 restrictions was “too dangerous”. Paul Tweed, attorney for health minister Robin Swann, confirmed on Monday that a lawsuit has been filed. “Legal proceedings are currently at an advanced stage and with an expected hearing date of early …

French Minister Says Clear Differences Remain Between France and USA

PARIS — As leaders of global finance meet in Washington this week for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that effective Franco-American cooperation is a part of overhaul of the international tax system He could not hide the sharp differences in China and other issues. “The …

French Minister Says Clear Differences Remain Between France and USA

PARIS — As leaders of global finance meet in Washington this week for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that effective Franco-American cooperation is a part of overhaul of the international tax system He could not hide the sharp differences in China and other issues. “The …

Education Minister criticizes Republican governors over mask ban

WASHINGTON — Biden administration warns Republican governors. Texas and Florida Friday to prevent local school districts from wearing masks or take other measures to protect students from the coronavirus in the coming school year. Education secretary Miguel Cardona sent a couple of letters to governors and education commissioners, writing that he was concerned about the …