Xi 'can't stomach doing something that might make Putin look bad,' says political analyst
China doesn't want to take a position on Ukraine that could undermine Russia, said Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Oil prices jump again on Russia-Ukraine fears, as IEA calls for cut in energy usage
Oil prices jumped further on Monday after Russia-Ukraine talks appear to yield no sign of progress, and markets continued to fret over tight supply.
Health experts predict uptick in U.S. Covid cases due to new BA.2 variant
Officials say the new BA.2 Covid variant is about 50% to 60% more transmissible than omicron, but it does not appear to be more severe.
Russia sees China as lifeline against sanctions, but U.S. threatens 'consequences' if Beijing helps
Moscow has reportedly asked Beijing for military and economic assistance to wage its war against Ukraine, although both governments publicly deny this.
Biden warns Xi of global backlash if China helps Russia's attack on Ukraine
Biden and Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping agreed to work for peace in Ukraine. But China refused to say Russia was responsible for its brutal invasion of the country.
Russia makes some debt payments in dollars, report says, as it seeks to avoid historic debt default
The payment on the two eurobond coupons is a key test for Russia.
Over 400 companies have withdrawn from Russia. But some Western brands are locked in
For some Western brands like Burger King, Subway and Marks & Spencer, exiting the Russian market is easier said than done.
Putin's next target may be Eastern Europe's Moldova, analysts warn
As Russia faces staunch and seemingly unexpected resistance on the ground in Ukraine, analysts warn Putin may be considering his next target: Moldova.
The Silicon Valley fallout from waging economic war against Russia
Silicon Valley links between VCs, Russian founders and investors have created a range of issues as a result of the invasion of Ukraine and business retreat.
Russia seems to have averted its historic bond default — for now
Russia's willingness and ability to repay its international debt are likely to be tested again in the coming weeks.
UK Covid cases are back on the rise as government scraps travel restrictions
U.K. Covid-19 cases are rising once again, according to the latest figures from the ONS, just as the government lifts remaining travel restrictions.
Vaccine inequity will cost the world trillions of dollars, WHO Foundation warns
The CEO of the WHO Foundation told CNBC that the global economy will lose "trillions of dollars" if more Covid-19 vaccines aren't delivered worldwide.
Reduce speed limits and car-free Sundays: The IEA has a 10-point plan to cut oil use
Recommendations come at a time when oil markets are facing significant uncertainty following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Porsche increases EV targets, confirms 911 hybrid sports car
Porsche on Friday announced it expects 80% of its global sales to be all-electric vehicles by 2030.
Nickel falls 12% to hit limit down again on London Metal Exchange
The benchmark three-month nickel contract fell 12% on Friday morning to hit a new trading limit, as heavy selling continued on international metal markets.
The 4 types of vacations that may be hard to book in 2022
After two years of vacation plans being halted by Covid-19, travelers are beginning to regain their confidence and are booking holidays up to a year in advance.
NATO should intervene if Russia uses weapons of mass destruction, Estonia's chief of defense says
NATO should get directly involved in the Russia-Ukraine war if Moscow deploys weapons of mass destruction against its neighbor, Estonia's chief of defense has told CNBC.
Why Russian people need tech companies to stay, not withdraw: It's terrifying 'how dark that place could become'
Though some Ukrainian officials have called for tech platforms to cut ties with Russia, internet freedom advocates say that could have unintended consequences.
Nickel falls 8% to hit limit down in chaotic trade on London Metal Exchange
The benchmark three-month nickel contract fell 8% to hit its new trading limit as heavy selling continued in metal markets.
Lobbying giant works to connect Ukraine officials with U.S. leaders after representing Russian bank as war rages on
Lobbying giant Mercury Public Affairs wants to connect local Ukrainian officials with U.S. state and city leaders as Russia wages war.
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