India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil
India and other Asian nations are becoming an increasingly vital source of oil revenues for Moscow despite strong pressure from the U.S. not to increase their purchases, as the European Union and other allies cut off energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war on Ukraine.
Iraq’s ‘pearl of the south’ Lake Sawa dry amid water crisis
The lake, which was located west of Samawa in Iraq's Muthana Province, has disappeared due to climate change-induced drought and groundwater harvesting for agricultural and industrial purposes.
Bitcoin slides after crypto lender Celsius Network freezes withdrawals
Bitcoin tumbled on Monday after major U.S. cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals and transfers citing "extreme" conditions, in the latest sign of how financial market turbulence is causing distress in the cryptosphere.
Jihadi attacks mount in Burkina Faso despite junta’s efforts
The mutinous soldiers who ousted Burkina Faso's democratically elected president early this year vowed they would do a better job at stopping the jihadi violence rocking the country. Five months later, however, attacks are increasing and patience with the junta appears to be waning.
Many baby formula plants weren’t inspected because of COVID
U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020, according to federal records reviewed by The Associated Press.
Left surge threatens Macron majority in France
Jean-Luc Mélenchon's left-green alliance finished neck and neck with Mr Macron's Ensemble (Together), in terms of votes cast in Sunday's first round. The president faces a battle in next week's second round to win 289 seats and keep his majority. Turnout was a historically low 47.5%.
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