Weight-loss drug maker Novo Nordisk invests $6 billion to boost output
COPENHAGEN Novo Nordisk said on Friday it will invest more than 42 billion crowns ($6 billion) in its
2023-11-10 17:23
Ukrainian teen may be forced into the Russian army
Bogdan Yermokhin, originally from Mariupol, is ordered to report to a draft centre when he turns 18.
2023-11-10 16:58
Ukraine’s global ‘peace summit’ deferred to next year amid war in Gaza
Ukraine’s global “peace summit” is likely to take place next year, amid concerns over diplomatic rallying for the end of war in Europe with a simultaneous war raging in Gaza. The war-hit country is arranging a fourth meeting of national security advisers in late November or early December, said Ihor Zhovka, president Volodymyr Zelensky’s top diplomatic adviser. “And the Global Summit might take place in February 2024,” he said in a statement. He added that the summit will “definitely” take place “as it will mark both the symbolic beginning of the practical implementation of the Ukraine ‘peace formula’ and summarise all the results that have already been achieved on this track”. Kyiv is looking to build a global coalition to come together and endorse a 10-point “formula” for peace in the region drafted by Volodymyr Zelensky. Under this plan, Mr Zelensky is calling for the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, complete ejection of Russian troops, protection of food and energy supplies, nuclear safety and release of all prisoners of war. After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Zelensky administration sought to build bilateral ties with several governments in Africa, Asia and Latin America. However, some officials in the West have flagged their concerns that the fierce war in the middle east will affect Ukraine’s push to broaden its support and also take away the attention from Kyiv’s cause. But Mr Zhovkva said that Kyiv is carefully considering the factors affecting its peace plan, adding that even if the middle east conflict was affecting agenda priorities for some countries in the region, the talks in Malta last month saw attendance from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. "We don’t need the summit for the sake of the summit. We are talking about the widest possible involvement of the leaders of the Global South. Therefore, we must carefully consider the time and place of the Summit," he said. Mr Zelensky has said he discussed preparations for the summit with his counterparts from Indonesia and Paraguay, urging them to join the bid. Ukraine has counted on its allies across the world for its peace formula talks and does not involve Russia. Vladimir Putin and his allies have repeatedly rejected the peace “formula”, stating that it will be impossible to implement. Read More Russia-Ukraine war: Russian army ‘overextended’ as Kyiv warns peace talks are ‘traps’ Analysis: Ukraine’s current frontline stalemate with Russia is hurting Kyiv Ramaswamy walks back moment he calls Zelensky ‘Nazi’ at GOP debate
2023-11-10 16:50
Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his southern military headquarters as he assesses the state of his country's forces in Ukraine as the war drags on toward winter
2023-11-10 16:49
Norway Inflation Accelerates, Bolstering Last Rate Hike Case
Norway’s underlying inflation accelerated for the first time in four months, cementing the prospect of another rate hike
2023-11-10 16:48
British economy flatlines in third quarter of the year, update shows ahead of budget statement
The British economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year
2023-11-10 16:28
Live updates | Israeli strikes hit near Gaza City hospitals as more Palestinians flee south
Israeli strikes hit near hospitals in Gaza City as the military pushed deeper into dense urban neighborhoods in its battle with Hamas militants
2023-11-10 16:23
Ukraine Recap: Putin Makes Surprise Visit to Southern Army HQ
Vladimir Putin made an unannounced visit to the headquarters of Russia’s Southern Military District - in Rostov-on-Don near
2023-11-10 16:20
UK Staves Off Recession Threat for Now With Stagnant Quarter
The UK economy flatlined in the third quarter, defying forecasts of a small contraction and ensuring a recession
2023-11-10 16:16
Thai owner of Miss Universe goes bankrupt
JKN Global has been forced to take measures just one year after buying the pageant business.
2023-11-10 16:15
China 2024 Budget Deficit Seen Above 3.5% In Break With Past
China will likely set its headline deficit at 3.5% of gross domestic product or higher next year, according
2023-11-10 15:57
Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog
NEW DELHI Overnight rain in New Delhi and its suburbs brought some relief to the Indian capital on
2023-11-10 15:52