Oil prices clamber towards 7-year highs on Russia-Ukraine tensions

The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS / Angus Mordant // File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Brent up 1.4%, WTI gains 1.6% at 0109 GMT US drillers add most oil rigs in a … Read more

Canada police arrest protesters as key bridge to US remains shut

Protesters interact with police officers, who stand guard on a street after Windsor Police said they are starting to enforce a court order to clear truckers and supporters who have been protesting against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine mandates by blocking access to the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada February … Read more

Hong Kong reports 1,347 COVID cases as healthcare system overwhelmed

A customer wearing a face mask shops in front of partially empty shelves at a supermarket, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Sha Tin district, in Hong Kong, China, February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Lam Yik Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register HONG KONG, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Hong Kong reported … Read more