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Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China
Nike profits dip on lower sales in North America, China
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Lower sales in North America and China dented Nike's quarterly results as the sports giant on Monday projected modest revenue growth amid the strong dollar, rising inflation and other headwinds. Friend also said the forecast reflects a drag from the strong dollar in overseas markets, as well as the continued hit from lofty freight costs and supply chain investments.

GlobalWafers announces plans for massive US plant
GlobalWafers announces plans for massive US plant
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Taiwan's GlobalWafers on Monday unveiled plans to establish a massive plant in northern Texas to produce a component vital to making semiconductors with an investment of up to $5 billion. "We are at a make-or-break moment to expand domestic semiconductor production," she said.

Blocked Russian payments: what impact for Moscow and creditors?
Blocked Russian payments: what impact for Moscow and creditors?
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Russia acknowledged Monday that two interest payments on its debt didn't make it to creditors, an event which could be considered a default, even if Moscow disputes such an interpretation. The Committee has already acknowledged earlier this month that Russia did not make $1.9 million in penalty interest payments concerning a different payment due.

As Ukraine fallout worsens, G7 seeks to woo fence-sitters
As Ukraine fallout worsens, G7 seeks to woo fence-sitters
World
by  AFP

The five emerging powers -- Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa -- have become the object of the G7 industrialised powers' charm offensive, as the club of rich nations seeks to build a broader support base in their backing for Kyiv. India, Senegal and South Africa failed to condemn Russia over its assault of Ukraine, while Argentina and Indonesia did.

Jordan toxic gas blast kills 10, injures over 200
Jordan toxic gas blast kills 10, injures over 200
World
by  AFP

A toxic gas explosion killed 10 people and injured more than 250 on Monday, authorities said, when a cloud of yellow gas suddenly enveloped Jordan's Aqaba port. The deputy chief of the Aqaba Region Ports Authority, Haj Hassan, told Al-Mamlaka that an "iron rope carrying a container containing a toxic substance broke, resulting in the fall and escape of the poisonous substance".