Putin wants ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay for Russian gas in roubles
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RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin. — REUTERS LONDON — Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sold to “unfriendly” countries, President Vladimir…
By offloading rote tasks to bots, retailers can focus on strategy
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PIXABAY By Patricia B. Mirasol, Reporter The use of robotic process automation (RPA), in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI), will free retailers from…
On invasion milestone, Ukraine urges solidarity as Western leaders gather
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UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS LVIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine/ BRUSSELS — Ukraine’s leader called for solidarity on Thursday, a month since Russia’s invasion…
Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state and feminist icon, dies at 84
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Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright (1937–2022), ca. 1997. US Department of State/Wikimedia Commons WASHINGTON — Madeleine Albright, who fled the…
El Salvador turns to Binance for help on bitcoin adoption
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PIXABAY SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador is seeking support from cryptocurrency exchange Binance for its implementation of bitcoin as legal tender and…
Taliban orders girls’ high schools to remain closed, leaving students in tears
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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)/Flickr KABUL — The Taliban on Wednesday backtracked on their announcement that high schools would open…
Indians tighten belts as Ukraine war drives up prices of necessities
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EVGENY NELMIN/UNSPLASH NEW DELHI — Many Indians are cutting down on fried food and even vegetables as the Ukraine war inflates the…
Smart brings back annual Infinity Golf Classic exclusive to members
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FILIPINO PRIDE Rianne Malixi and PLDT Inc. and Smart President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio play golf at the Smart Infinity Classic…
IMF sees need to adjust rates earlier
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BW FILE PHOTO By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter THE Philippine central bank may have to reassess its loose monetary policy earlier…
Duterte signs EO on economic recovery
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A teacher assists students at an elementary school in San Andres, Malate, Manila, Feb. 9. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed an executive…