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Japan’s defense chief Nobuo Kishi could be replaced in cabinet reshuffle

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi attends a Cabinet meeting in Tokyo, August 5, 2022. (Mainichi/Kan Takeuchi) TOKYO (Kyodo) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida could replace Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, who has received help from members of a religious group in the spotlight since the murder of former Japanese …

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bne IntelliNews – Tech giant Yandex shakes up UK market with super-fast grocer Yango Deli

A few years ago, the words “super-fast grocery delivery” wouldn’t have appeared together in the same sentence. The sector is now rapidly establishing itself as the third major disruptor in the grocery landscape since the financial crisis of 2008, after the revolutions introduced by discounters and the convenience format. This quick and convenient shopping model …

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bne IntelliNews – Russian Yandex aims to monetize tech and expand internationally

Russian internet major Yandex is increasingly looking to boost the monetization of its technologies, on the one hand, and to leverage these technologies to support its international expansion, on the other hand, VTB Capital commented to the following the publication of the results of 4Q21/2021 and the update of the management of the company. As …

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Russian-made Yandex food delivery robots remain on campus, Grubhub ‘considering contingency plans’ amid Ukraine invasion

Yandex, a Russian tech company, is providing the food delivery robots on campus through Ohio State’s partnership with Grubhub. Credit: Tom Hanks | Lantern Reporter Following the invasion of Ukraine, some Buckeyes wonder what the future holds for Russian-made food delivery robots on the Ohio State campus. Yandex, a Russian tech company, is providing the …

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Yandex does not make headlines about Ukraine on its homepage

Russian tech giant Yandex has reached an agreement with government authorities to limit the media the site will display on its homepage, according to a deceased executive. Lev Gershenzon, the former head of news at Yandex, drew attention – and a bit of scorn – when he wrote a Facebook post tagging former colleagues, telling …

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Sadhguru News: Sadhguru makes Trevor Noah laugh for serious talk, discusses his 100-day bike ride for the ‘Save Soil’ movement

Not all spiritual leaders start their journey on a motorcycle, but we can always trust Sadhguru to do things differently. He was flagged down by enthusiastic locals at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore on Sunday as he embarked on his 100-day solo motorcycle journey to publicize his ‘Save Soil’ movement and tell world leaders …

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bne IntelliNews – After Nasdaq stock suspension, Yandex may default on $1.25 billion convertible notes

Yandex, arguably Russia’s most successful and iconic digital company of the past 25 years, could default in days. The company has warned of this risk even though none of its entities, main shareholders, directors or managers have been targeted by Western sanctions, reports East-West Digital News (EWDN). The threat stems from the fact that last …

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India America News: View: It’s in America Inc’s interest to push India to condemn Russia

India not taking sides in the Ukraine conflict has met with understanding from Western governments, but elements of the US foreign policy community continue to question its “neutrality”. The last harangue is in an article in Foreign Affairs. The West wants a break in Indo-Russian relations. Condemnation of India’s traditional friend would further isolate Russia …

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Oil prices will stay above $100 a barrel as long as the war in Ukraine rages

The most serious effect of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the world economy will be the rise in commodity prices. Oil prices will stay above $100 a barrel as long as the conflict rages, the EIU said in its global outlook report. The threat of sanctions on Russian hydrocarbon exports and uncertainty surrounding supplies will exacerbate …

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