Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Asia|Business|Economy

China to boost support for equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins

China will step up support for its program of equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, state media reported on Friday, citing a cabinet meeting.

China to boost support for equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins
Africa

Kenya's Ruto retains former ministers in new cabinet appointments

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday mostly named holdovers from the cabinet he sacked last week to a new government meant to respond to the

Kenya's Ruto retains former ministers in new cabinet appointments
Economy|Finance

Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues, finance minister says

Pakistan will focus on meeting its external financing needs by speaking with foreign governments and lenders to draw foreign investment as well as seeking loan

Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues, finance minister says
Asia|Political|World

Strife-torn Myanmar marks 77th anniversary of the assassination of independence hero Gen. Aung San

Myanmar’s military government has held a wreath-laying ceremony in the country’s largest city to mark the 77th anniversary of the assassination of the country’s fallen independence heroes, including Gen. Aung San, the father of the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi

Strife-torn Myanmar marks 77th anniversary of the assassination of independence hero Gen. Aung San
Health|Technology

Global tech outage creates challenges for Canadian health infrastructure

A global tech outage is creating challenges for doctors and hospitals in Canada and the government is working to support health infrastructure, Health Minister Mark Holland said on

Global tech outage creates challenges for Canadian health infrastructure
Business|Economy|News

US railroad agency, safety board chair to testify at U.S. House hearing

The head of the Federal Railroad Administration, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and senior pipeline safety agency official will testify at a July 23 U.S.

US railroad agency, safety board chair to testify at U.S. House hearing
Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni says she can work with EU head von der Leyen despite party vote

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she would still be able to work with Ursula von der Leyen despite her Brothers of Italy party having voted against a second term for the

Italy's Meloni says she can work with EU head von der Leyen despite party vote
Asia|Crime|News|Political

Bangladesh’s top court scales back government jobs quota after deadly unrest that has killed scores

Bangladesh’s top court has scaled back a controversial quota system for government job applicants after it led to nationwide unrest and deadly clashes between police and protesters that have killed scores of people

Bangladesh’s top court scales back government jobs quota after deadly unrest that has killed scores
Asia|Political

Bangladesh’s top court rolls back most government job quotas after violent protests

Bangladesh’s top court rolls back most government job quotas after violent protests

Bangladesh’s top court rolls back most government job quotas after violent protests
Economy|Political

Britain's Treasury chief vows to run the economy with 'iron discipline' amid demands for pay raises

Britain’s new Treasury chief says she will run the economy with “iron discipline.”

Britain's Treasury chief vows to run the economy with 'iron discipline' amid demands for pay raises
Asia|Political

Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes

Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister has secured overwhelming support in parliament with more than two-thirds of members voting in his favor

Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes
Asia|News|Political

UAE orders a trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting their home government

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates ordered an investigation and an expedited trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested after protesting against their home government across the Gulf country

UAE orders a trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting their home government
Asia

Bangladesh PM Hasina blames opposition for violence, curfew to remain

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina blamed her political opponents for deadly violence that swept the country during recent

Bangladesh PM Hasina blames opposition for violence, curfew to remain
Economy|Finance

India government somewhat cautious on economic outlook, sees growth of 6.5%-7%

India's government has taken a more cautious stance than private economists on the outlook for growth this fiscal year, predicting the world's

India government somewhat cautious on economic outlook, sees growth of 6.5%-7%
Africa|Political

Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior members of government including the foreign minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her office said.

Tanzania's president dismisses foreign, information ministers
Europe|Political

Estonia's parliament backs new centre-right prime minister

Estonia's parliament on Monday approved Climate Minister Kristen Michal as the country's next prime minister, replacing Kaja Kallas who recently resigned to become the European

Estonia's parliament backs new centre-right prime minister
Economy|News

How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose

Texas, Florida and 7 other states have no income tax, but they make up for it with other taxes. Sometimes those taxes mean low-income residents pay a larger percentage of their money in taxes.

How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose
Asia|Political

Myanmar's embattled junta chief takes on role of nominal president

All duties of Myanmar's figurehead president have been transferred to the chief of the ruling junta, Min Aung Hlaing, after the nominal head of state was placed on medical leave following a

Myanmar's embattled junta chief takes on role of nominal president
Americas|News|Political

Defamation suit against Fox News by head of dismantled disinformation board tossed by federal judge

A defamation suit against Fox News by a government official who served on a short-lived U.S. government media disinformation board is being dismissed by a federal judge

Defamation suit against Fox News by head of dismantled disinformation board tossed by federal judge
Europe|Political

French centre-right offers 'legislative pact' that could help Macron

France's centre-right bloc proposed a "legislative pact" on Monday that could pave the way for a broader deal with French President Emmanuel Macron's party as political leaders

French centre-right offers 'legislative pact' that could help Macron
Economy|Finance

Investment funds buy $28.837 billion 10-year note in July - U.S. Treasury

– Large investment managers bought $28.837 billion at a 10-year note auction held in July, compared with the $26.477 billion they purchased the previous month, data from the U.S.

Investment funds buy $28.837 billion 10-year note in July - U.S. Treasury
Election|Political

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he's in running to join the ticket

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris soon after she became the prohibitive favorite to lead the Democratic ticket

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he's in running to join the ticket
Economy|Europe|Finance

German tax revenue rose 6.2% in June

Germany's federal and regional state governments' tax revenue rose strongly in June compared with the same month last year, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.

German tax revenue rose 6.2% in June
Asia|Economy|News|Political

India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

India's government assigned billions of dollars for job creation and regions run by key coalition partners in a budget

India's Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget
Asia

Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew

The Bangladesh government said on Tuesday it would heed a Supreme Court ruling that 93% of state jobs be open to competition,

Bangladesh accepts court ruling to cut state job quotas after unrest, eases curfew

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