P&G takes heat from environmentalists over Charmin and Bounty supply chain
Procter & Gamble Co has been receiving criticism from environmentalist groups for their use of wood pulp in their Charmin and Bounty products, instead of using recycled fibers.
UK supermarket Iceland Foods now offering shoppers small interest-free loans for groceries
As inflation continues to jack up grocery prices in the UK, supermarket Iceland Foods plans on offering customers small interest-free loans to struggling customers.
Consumer group issues alert over BlackRock's woke crusade: 'No regard for American families'
Consumer's Research is warning residents of a dozen states to be wary of massive investment firm BlackRock over its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Japan arrests 4 on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
A former Tokyo Olympic committee board member and three people from a clothing company that sponsored the 2020 Games have been arrested on bribery suspicions.
Ikea set to liquidate Russian unit as occupation of Ukraine continues
Ikea has decided to liquidate its Russian unit, IKEA Dom, as a long list of other international companies cut ties with the country as it continues to occupy Ukraine.
Britain ditches EU trade system, unveils new trade strategy for developing countries
In the spirit of Brexit, Britain has decided to ditch the EU's Generalized System of Preferences and devise its own trade system for dealing with developing countries.
Bill Gates calls on South Korea to help prevent infectious diseases
Bill Gates called for South Korea to step up its efforts to prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 and stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic.
Russia reopens bond market to investors from ‘not hostile’ countries
Russia on Monday said the Moscow Stock Exchange has partially reopened and will allow countries that are "not hostile" to resume trading bonds.
Why Europe's energy bills keep climbing
As global issues such as the ongoing war in Ukraine and supply chain issues continue to put stress on the global economy, energy prices in Europe continue to climb.
Saudi prince made $500M Russia bet at start of Ukraine war
Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding Co., the investment firm controlled by billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, quietly invested more than $500 million in Gazprom, Roseneft and Lukoil between February and March, regulatory filings showed.
Wall Street returns to Russian bond trading months after Moscow sanctions
Investors now have another chance to get rid of assets widely seen in the West as toxic after several major Wall Street banks begun offering to facilitate trades in Russian debt.
UK rising cost of living forcing Britons to part ways with pets
The cost of living, fueled by inflation, is rising in the United Kingdom, and many residents are having to make tough decisions about keeping their pets.
Mazda moves away from Chinese suppliers, attempts to bolster domestic production
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda is attempting to build supply line infrastructure outside of China after COVID-19 lockdowns deeply disrupted their manufacturing process.
Dutch authorities arrest suspected developer of Tornado Cash, platform supposedly used to launder billions
Cryptocurrency mixing platform Tornado Cash has been shut down and slammed with sanctions by the U.S. government after the platform was accused of being used for money laundering.
Drugmaker stocks slammed over Zantac lawsuit concerns
Thousands of Zantac users have filed cases against companies including Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, Haleon and Pfizer accusing them of failing to properly warn users of the recalled heartburn drugs' health risks.
Larry Summers, Neel Kashkari question soft landing viability
Some of the world's top economists, from former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, are sounding the alarms on a "soft landing."
McDonald's to reopen some restaurants in Ukraine
Over the next few months, McDonalds will work with suppliers to get product to restaurants, prepare the properties to service customers, bring its employees back on site and implement enhanced safety procedures and protocols.
Ukraine receives 2-year debt freeze from overseas creditors
Ukraine has been granted a gracious two-year debt freeze from their overseas creditors such as BlackRock Inc, Fidelity International, and Amia Capital in order to avoid a debt default.
Facebook parent Meta defends itself after turning private messages over to cops in abortion investigation
Facebook's parent company Meta issued a statement over their participation in a Nebraska police investigation that resulted in criminal charges for an alleged illegal abortion
China voices opposition to new $52 billion US CHIPS and Science Act
China put out a statement Wednesday that the U.S. is threatening the Chinese economy with the CHIPS and Science Act, which promises $52 billion in grants to U.S. semiconductor producers.



















