Russia's defence minister accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to a defence exhibition that featured the North's banned ballistic missiles as the neighbours pledged to boost ties, North Korean state media reported on Thursday.
- INSIGHTObscure traders ship half Russia's oil exports to India, China after sanctions
A Liberian-flagged oil tanker set sail in May from Russia's Ust-Luga port carrying crude on behalf of a little-known trading company based in Hong Kong. Before the ship had even reached its destination in India, the cargo changed hands.
- Macro Matters
Fed lifts rates, Powell leaves door open to another hike in September
The hike is the Fed's 11th in its last 12 meetings.
- WorldPrince Harry gets partial go ahead for Murdoch UK tabloid trial
Prince Harry can proceed with some of his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper arm but his allegations of phone-hacking were made too late, London's High Court ruled on Thursday.
Earnings
Shell and TotalEnergies profits slump as oil and gas prices cool
Business ·July 27, 2023 · 8:09 AM UTC Shell and TotalEnergies reported sharp falls in second-quarter profit from bumper 2022 earnings as oil and gas prices, refining margins and trading results all weakened.
