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Rakta starts trial phase of internal bus service

  Ras Al Khaimah / WAM The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (Rakta), launched an internal bus service, through a trial phase consisting of four main routes covering different geographical and vital locations in the emirate, with the aim of providing a safe and integrated transport network that contributes to achieving smooth mobility for all. The service launched in accordance ...

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India gives diplomacy a chance under pressure

The diplomatic courting of New Delhi these past two weeks has been intense. India was one of only a handful of countries — and the only democracy — to abstain from a US-sponsored resolution in the United Nations Security Council condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now, it is under intense pressure to shift its stance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ...

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Europe should tax Russian gas

Europe’s governments are arguing over how to tighten their economic sanctions on Russia. The main gap in their punitive system is their continuing payments for Russian gas. Germany, especially, has been reluctant to impose a ban because its economy would struggle to cope with the consequences. Economics suggest a much better approach: Instead of making Russian gas illegal, Europe should ...

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