Ukraine ploughs funding into fortifying border with Russia, Belarus
KYIV (Reuters) – The Ukrainian government is to build new fortifications and military infrastructure in northeast regions that border Russia…
August 15, 2023
US import prices rebound in July, trend remains soft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. import prices rebounded more than expected in July amid higher costs for petroleum products and food,…
Wave of Russian air strikes hits western Ukraine, far from front lines
By Andriy Perun LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russian air strikes hit two western regions of Ukraine bordering NATO member Poland…
Trump says to release report on Georgia ‘election fraud’ on Aug 21
(Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would release a detailed report next Monday on…
Uganda central bank cuts policy rate to boost growth as inflation slows
By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA (Reuters) -Uganda’s central bank cut its main lending rate on Tuesday for the first time in…
Mexican fintech Klar lands $100 million debt line in loan book boost
By Kylie Madry (Reuters) – Mexican financial services startup Klar has received a $100 million debt facility from investment firm…
Siemens to make solar energy equipment for US market in Wisconsin
(Reuters) – German conglomerate Siemens said on Tuesday it will start producing solar energy equipment in the United States in…
Santiago Pena, Paraguay’s new president, faces tricky balancing act
By Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION (Reuters) – Paraguay’s new president Santiago Pena takes office on Tuesday, a clean-cut…
Russia’s Shoigu says Ukraine depleted, war showing weakness of Western weapons
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s defence minister told officials on Tuesday that Ukraine’s ability to fight had been…
Nigeria inflation rises to 18-year high in July as reform effects linger
By Elisha Bala-Gbogbo ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s annual inflation rose to its highest level in nearly two decades in July…