Communications app Viber offers Ukrainians free calls, helps raise money
Rakuten Viber, the largest communications app in the region, is taking action to support Ukrainian communities, the company announced...
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Airbnb CEO announces all company's operations in Russia, Belarus suspended
Vacation rental company Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky said in a...
International cat breeders group bans Russian felines over Ukraine situation
The Federation Internationale Feline (FIFe), an international organization of cat fanciers, has decided to ban Russian cats in protest...
Russia restricts access to BBC Russia, Radio Liberty
Russia's communications watchdog has restricted access to BBC Russian service as well as Radio Liberty and the Meduza media outlet,...
Wheat prices hit decade-high amid Ukraine incursion
Wheat futures reached a 14-year high on Wednesday, trading at $10.59 per bushel, the highest level since wheat traded...
IAEA chief to visit Iran in possible boost to nuclear deal
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Tehran on Saturday, the agency confirmed on Thursday, raising...
Putin's nuclear comments lead to rush for iodine in Central Europe
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin's comments that Moscow's nuclear deterrent is on high alert unleashed a...
Abramovich puts Chelsea soccer club up for sale as clamor for sanctions grows
Russian businessman Roman Abramovich said on Wednesday he would sell Chelsea Football Club, 19 years after buying it and...
In first, Polly Applebaum to show in Israel
American artist Polly Applebaum will hold her first solo exhibitions in Israel on March 9, courtesy of the Jaffa...
Visa, Mastercard block Russian banks as SWIFT ban kicks in
US payment card firms Visa and Mastercard have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, complying with government...