France could face blackouts without Russian gas — Michelin boss

The top executive says the tire manufacturer is prepared to run factories on oil and coal Energy-intensive businesses in France are currently preparing for possible power outages in the event of further reductions of natural gas supplies from Russia, says the CEO of Michelin, Florent Menegaux.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens favorite Middle Eastern dip

Hummus prices are expected to surge as the conflict between the world’s biggest exporters of chickpeas drags on World prices for hummus are expected to increase by up to 20%, the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) has warned. The GPC cites the drastic decline in supplies from Russia and Ukraine of chickpeas, the essential ingredient for…

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US comments on ‘challenges’ to world order

If Moscow is allowed to win in Ukraine, the world will revert to a state of “might makes right,” Washington believes The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev could threaten the existing world order, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Thai public broadcaster on Monday. According to Blinken, Russia “challenges” what he called the “rules-based” world…

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