Day: March 14, 2024

Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around the world are likely to soar.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a military demonstration involving a new battle tank, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, in the latest show of force by the isolated state as South Korea and the United States wrapped up joint drills, Report info

President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj has arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for a working visit to attend the 11th Global Baku Forum, Report informs.

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Croatia, Azerbaijan discussing cooperation in demining, cultural heritage rebuilding – minister (Exclusive interview)  Trend News Agency

Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment  WAFB

US held indirect talks with Iran to rein in Houthi Red Sea attacks — report  The Times of Israel

In response, Ilham Aliyev’s assets in UK should be frozen https://t.co/mKNSlzeHjt

— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) March 14, 2024

🚨The strange tale of British luxury cars & Russian sanctions🚨
🧵A thread on some v striking charts which raise some disturbing questions abt the car industry.
Let’s start at the start.
Wealthy Russians love high-end British cars.
Don’t just take it from me. Take it from her 👇 pic.twitter.com/fGTMG2mjJZ

— Ed Conway (@EdConwaySky) March 12, 2024

NEW
Speaking at the House of Commons @CommonsForeign today minister @annietrev says UK carmakers need to “consider their position” on selling luxury cars to Azerbaijan following our report earlier today.
Interesting on the background too👇 pic.twitter.com/IrbxKoPI9U

— Ed Conway (@EdConwaySky) March 12, 2024