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(Reuters) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dashed any hope U.S. consumers might have had for relief from sky-rocketing inflation, with gasoline prices in the last week surging by the most in nearly 17 years and costs of other goods like food ready to march higher as well. Even before the in…

LONDON (Reuters) — Oil prices are set to surge further this week due to delays to the conclusion of Iranian nuclear talks and the potential return of Iranian crude to global markets, which are already suffering from Russian supply disruptions, analysts said. Russia has raised fresh demand for writt…

CORFU, Greece (Reuters) —  It took one electricity bill to crush Dimitris Diavatis’ hopes that his Greek summer resort could bounce back to its pre-pandemic health this year, even with bookings pouring in. The amount was more than double what he paid this time last year when the hotel was not…

PACIFIC Islands Club Saipan, an ocean-front resort just minutes away from Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, is back in business. This tropical getaway, complete with beach activities, a water park, and a variety of dining options, is a popular destination for travelers and residents al…

(NMC) — Tom Yum Restaurant and Bar is the latest company to sign on as a Northern Marianas College ProaPerks Partner, joining many other businesses and organizations. All card-carrying members of the NMC ProaPerks program can now receive a 10% discount. Tom Yum Restaurant and Bar serves Thai cuisin…

A KARAOKE competition will be the highlight of the sixth anniversary celebration of 9-Eleven Resto Bar in San Jose on Saturday, March 5. 9-Eleven owner Edwin Maratas said none of those who competed last year are performing on Saturday. “We’ll have new contestants,” he added. Maratas said they launc…

HONG KONG (Reuters) — Casino companies in Macau will have their licenses extended by six months, public broadcaster TDM reported on Thursday, citing a city official, allowing more time for a highly anticipated rebidding process in the world’s biggest casino hub. Economy and Finance Secretary …

(Reuters) — U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday after a bruising start to the week, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank would start raising rates this month despite uncertainties stemming from the Ukraine crisis. In prepared remarks for his testimony to the U.S. House …

LONDON (Reuters) — Some of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges are staying put in Russia, breaking ranks with mainstream finance in a decision that experts say weakens Western attempts to isolate Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine. Western sanctions, which aim to squeeze Russia…

COLONIA, Yap (FSM Information Services) — During the state visit to Yap,  David W. Panuelo, president of the Federated States of Micronesia, joined  Jesse J. Salalu, Yap governor, in a signing ceremony  for a memorandum  of understanding between the government of the FSM, the State of Yap, and Blue…