Shipping giants divert vessels from Red Sea after missile strike

A Singapore-flagged containership, Maersk Hangzhou, was struck by projectile fired by Houthis from Yemen on Saturday Two global shipping firms, Denmark’s AP Moller-Maersk and Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd, have extended their decision to not allow their vessels pass through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, citing security risks, according to company statements.

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Booze manufacturers to sell business in Russia

Multinational alcohol beverage producers Beam Suntory and Edrington will sell their joint venture, Maxxium Russia, and exit the Russian market, the company said in a statement on its website published earlier this week.

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Russian regional elections: Increased turnout, new voting options, and ruling party success

The incumbent mayor of Moscow was among those to retain his position, as turnout was reportedly boosted by the option to vote electronically Russia concluded voting in regional elections in roughly one-fifth of its 89 federal subjects on Sunday, as the population elected local leaders and legislatures. In various parts of the country, including the…

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