International Desk

Ban on Russian oil import demands boost in U.S. production

President Joe Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports, encountered Republican demands to boost U.S. production to address high gasoline prices. The White House, too, called for more drilling, citin...

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Businesses shut as officials widen Covid lockdowns in China

Multinational companies have ceased some operations as China widens its Covid lockdowns - among its biggest since the start of the pandemic. Jilin province has been one of the worst affected by th...

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