"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Vadym Prystaiko, the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom, following a public disagreement over comments made by the UK's outgoing Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace. The dismissal, which was confirmed in a presidential order, also removed Prystaiko from his role as Ukraine's representative to the International Maritime Organization.
Even if international crude oil prices plummet to $20 per barrel, five major Middle Eastern oil-producing nations - Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Iran, and Iraq - could possibly still break even, continuing to expand supply and potentially emerge as the ultimate winners in the global oil market.
"Following Russia, Ukraine has issued stern warnings to ships in the Black Sea, contributing to a surge in wheat futures, which have increased by around 13% over three days.
In a star-studded evening that saw Hollywood's elite come together for a noble cause, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Kevin Costner's charity event, One805 Live!, held at his sprawling $26 million polo field in Santa Barbara. The event, aimed at raising funds for first responders, was a testament to the couple's commitment to charitable causes and their increasing integration into the Hollywood circuit.
The United States finds itself in a delicate position, navigating the diplomatic fallout between Canada and India. The tension stems from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's explosive allegations that Indian agents were involved in the assassination of a Sikh Separatist leader on Canadian soil.
In the past two years, Goldman Sachs has been Wall Street's most bullish advocate for the energy market. They accurately predicted the epic surge in oil prices in 2022. However, this year's plummet in oil prices caught Goldman off guard, leading to the departure of their star analyst and chief commodity strategist, Jeff Currie.
From September 20 to 22, over ten central banks from major economies, including the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, Bank of Japan, Central Bank of Brazil, and South African Reserve Bank, announced their latest monetary policy decisions. These announcements impacted nearly half of the G20 nations and five of the top ten globally traded currencies.
The British royal family has been no stranger to controversies, but the recent revelations from Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," have added fuel to the already blazing fire of familial discord. Notably, the Duke of Sussex's candid disclosures have reportedly strained his two-decade-long friendship with Kate, the Princess of Wales.
On September 22, Gu Zhao Ming, Chief Economist of Nomura Research Institute, addressed the Bund Financial Summit, revisiting the concept of a "balance sheet recession."
Tensions between Poland and Ukraine have intensified over food export issues, leading Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to recently suggest that Poland might cease supplying weapons to Ukraine.
In a surprising turn of events on September 21, the South Korean National Assembly approved the arrest of Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition party, the Democratic Unity Party. The decision left some lawmakers visibly shocked, with many holding their hands to their chests in disbelief.
Saudi Arabia's newest national airline, Riyadh Air, is making waves with its ambitious goals, positioning itself as the "largest startup airline in the Middle East in the past 30 years," a "digital-native airline of the modern era," and a "brand-new premium full-service airline."
China Evergrande Group, the beleaguered property giant, has thrown a curveball in its ongoing restructuring saga. In a surprising move, the company announced the cancellation of pivotal creditor meetings initially slated for September 25-26. This decision, as revealed in an exchange filing on Friday night, stems from sales performances that have not met the company's expectations.