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EU tells China it expects help to persuade Russia to end war

  Bloomberg European Union leaders said they told China in a virtual summit that they expect Beijing to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine and at the very least not to interfere with international sanctions imposed on Moscow. “We expect China, if not supporting the sanctions, at least to do everything not to interfere in any kind,” European Commission President ...

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Clashes at president’s home imperil Sri Lankan tourism

  Bloomberg Sri Lanka’s government said the protesters’ violent clashes with police outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s home were a threat to the revival of the tourism sector, appealing for calm amid widespread anger over surging costs and power cuts stemming from a foreign exchange crisis. “Today we have a big problem with foreign exchange. One solution is to get more ...

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Top court halts Kenyan president’s ‘bid’

  Bloomberg Kenya’s Supreme Court scuttled President Uhuru Kenyatta’s push to reshape the structure of the government, effectively halting plans to hold a referendum on the proposed changes. The judgment upheld rulings by two lower courts that the president can’t seek constitutional amendments through a popular initiative, meaning Kenyatta acted illegally in spearheading the proposals. “The Constitution of Kenya Amendment ...

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