BIZARRE: 4 - What They Never Told You

Exclusive-JPMorgan could process another 40 Russian grain export payments - sources

U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase Co could process another 40 Russian grain export payments, two sources said, as the United Nations seeks to save a deal allowing safe Black Sea exports of Ukrainian grain that Moscow has threatened to quit on May 18.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

India, Russia to explore possibility of accepting RuPay and Mir cards

India and Russia will explore the possibility of accepting RuPay and Mir cards in each other’s country for hassle-free payments amid sanctions imposed by the West on Moscow.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Russian envoy says no breakthrough on grain deal, Ukraine says Moscow blocking ships

Russia's envoy to the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday said "no real progress" had been achieved in resolving issues raised by Moscow over the Black Sea grain deal, which is set to expire next month.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Brazil Joins China’s Drive to Boost Yuan’s Global Use

Banco Bocom BBM becomes first lender in South America to join China’s yuan cross-border payments system CIPS, weeks after ICBC’s Brazilian branch was appointed the country’s yuan clearing bank

Caixin Global · Mar 31, 2023

‘No limits partnership’: Xi and Putin’s economic priorities

Chinese and Russian leaders expected to double down on economic cooperation during three days of meetings in Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

Russia sets grain deal conditions, Putin suggests free grain for Africa

Russia laid out conditions on Monday for agreeing to any further extension of the Black Sea grain deal, and President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow could send free grain to African countries if those conditions were not met.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Swift gears up to feed the 1,500 as new staff facilities added to fuel leisure growth ambition

£2m cafe addition sees post-pandemic site investment top £10m for leading leisure home and vehicle producer

Birmingham Post · Mar 10, 2023

Swift fires up the excitement for adventure with TV debut

East Yorkshire manufacturer focuses on creating fabulous memories in 'Every Swift has a Story' campaign

Birmingham Post · Mar 7, 2023

Will Russia sanctions dethrone ‘King Dollar’?

A flood of nations is trying to cut dependance on the dollar, fearing ‘weaponisation’ by the US. But it won’t be easy.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2023

Technology company accused of price fixes at mine sites

The corporate watchdog has launched legal action against a technology company over alleged price fixing and tender rigging at Rio Tinto and FMG mine sites.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023