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The Growing Influence Of Tech Giants In Political Campaigns And Regulatory Shifts: A New Era Of Corporate Politics

Trump’s Return And China’s Diplomatic Counterplay: Renewed Tensions On Trade And Taiwan

FedEx Restructures Operations: The Impact Of The Spinoff On The Future Of Freight And Delivery Services

Ethical Implications Of The Trump-Witkoff Crypto Venture: The Intersection Of Crypto, Politics, And Potential Security Risks

The Adani Controversy - Bribery, Securities Fraud, And Global Implications

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

Indian Rupee Faces Record Decline Amid Global And Domestic Challenges

The Rise Of Chinese EVs: A Wake-Up Call For Japan’s Traditional Automakers

Italy’s Economic Struggles Resurface: Lessons From Spain’s Resilience And A Path Forward

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

Bitcoin’s Rise To Record High: A Reflection On Strategic Reserves And Global Crypto Adoption

Markets
Record Immigration From New Zealand As Economic Challenges Prompt Mass Exodus

Record Immigration From New Zealand As Economic Challenges Prompt Mass Exodus

Record numbers of New Zealanders are leaving the country, driven by rising unemployment, high interest rates, and sluggish economic growth, according to new government data. Statistics New Zealand reported on Tuesday that 131,200 people departed in the year ending June 2024, marking the highest...

Intel Shares Plummet 26% Amid Workforce Cuts and Dividend Suspension

India Won't Join A Global Tax Agreement Unless Its Reservations Are Resolved - Indian Official

India Won't Join A Global Tax Agreement Unless Its Reservations Are Resolved - Indian Official

According to a finance ministry official on Thursday, India would not join a worldwide corporate tax agreement targeted at extremely profitable multinational corporations unless its reservations about dispute resolution and the handling of withholding tax are resolved.   The "Pillar 1"...
Focus Is On European Banks' Profits Following Significant Increases In Share Prices

Focus Is On European Banks' Profits Following Significant Increases In Share Prices

This week, the largest banks in Europe will release their second-quarter profits. All eyes will be on them to see if the current political turmoil has affected confidence or if the advantages from higher interest rates have peaked.   Although a second rate cut by the European Central Bank is...
US Has The Second-Longest Mine Development Schedule Globally. S&P Global Reports

US Has The Second-Longest Mine Development Schedule Globally. S&P Global Reports

Washington's efforts to increase output of lithium, nickel, and other metals for the energy transition are hampered by the fact that it takes an average of roughly 29 years to establish a new mine in the United States, the second-longest in the world after only Zambia, according to a report...
US Treasury Completes New Regulations For Crypto Tax Reporting

US Treasury Completes New Regulations For Crypto Tax Reporting

The U.S. Treasury Department has finalised a regulation mandating that cryptocurrency brokers—including exchanges and payment processors—report to the Internal Revenue Service any updates regarding users' sales and swaps of digital assets.   The new regulations, which are a result of the $1...
Regulations On Rare Earths Are Issued By China To Better Safeguard Indigenous Supplies

Regulations On Rare Earths Are Issued By China To Better Safeguard Indigenous Supplies

In the sake of national security, China has released a list of rare earth restrictions that restrict the mining, smelting, and trading of these vital elements, which are used to produce everything from consumer electronics to magnets for electric cars.   The State Council or cabinet issued...
With Deadline Drawing Near, US And India Prolong Their Digital Tax Truce Till Sunday.

With Deadline Drawing Near, US And India Prolong Their Digital Tax Truce Till Sunday.

The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday that the United States and India have extended their standstill agreement on U.S. retaliation over India's digital services tax until Sunday. This move puts the standstill agreement in line with the rapidly approaching deadline for a global agreement to...
World Markets Are Led By The Tech Boom During The First Half Of 2024

World Markets Are Led By The Tech Boom During The First Half Of 2024

The first half of 2024 has been another whirlwind in global markets, marked by the relentless march of the megacaps, sloth-like central bank pivots, political palpitations aplenty, and the return of M&A.   Even if the expected worldwide interest-rate-cutting frenzy did not happen, the...
Red Sea Attacks Have A Worldwide Ripple Effect, As Seen By Singapore Port Congestion

Red Sea Attacks Have A Worldwide Ripple Effect, As Seen By Singapore Port Congestion

The bottlenecks that have developed in other Asian and European ports are evidence of how extended vessel rerouting to avoid assaults in the Red Sea has impacted global ocean transport. The congestion at Singapore's container port is at its worst since the COVID-19 epidemic.   While many...
Chinese Alcoholic Beverage Producers Aim To Introduce Baijiu To Western Consumers

Chinese Alcoholic Beverage Producers Aim To Introduce Baijiu To Western Consumers

As sales of the Chinese liquor baijiu slow down at home, its producers are reformulating the spicy grain liquid to appeal to a larger clientele, including cocktail enthusiasts in New York, Los Angeles, and London.   Even while sales of baijiu are still growing in China, leading producers,...
NATO Funds $1.1 Billion On Robotics, AI, And Space Technology

NATO Funds $1.1 Billion On Robotics, AI, And Space Technology

The first round of enterprises to get cash from NATO's one billion euro ($1.1 billion) innovation fund has been recognised by a coalition of the group's members.   Months after Russia invaded Ukraine, in the summer of 2022, the alliance revealed the fund and pledged to invest in...
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World

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared

First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In U.S. Highlights Growing Health Concerns; Emergency Declared
The United States has reported its first severe human case of bird flu in 2024, involving a Louisiana resident who is hospitalized in critical condition. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing...

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals

Methane Emissions From Tropical Wetlands: A Growing Threat To Global Climate Goals
Tropical wetlands, long known for their ability to absorb vast amounts of carbon, are now emerging as a major contributor to methane emissions, significantly complicating global efforts to tackle...

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29

Conflict-Affected Nations Demand Urgent Climate Funding At COP29
As COP29 unfolds in Azerbaijan, conflict-affected nations are making a unified call to double climate funding to over $20 billion annually by 2026. This demand comes against the backdrop of...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*
As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his...

World Bank's Record Climate Finance: Implications For Global Development

World Bank's Record Climate Finance: Implications For Global Development
The World Bank Group announced on Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance during fiscal 2024, marking a significant 10% increase from the previous year's $38.6 billion....

People

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls

Trump Declines Further Debates As Harris Emerges As Debate Winner In Polls
Republican nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would not participate in a third presidential debate against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala...

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals

Kamala Harris Targets GOP Economic Criticism With New Policy Proposals
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday presented a comprehensive economic policy agenda aimed at countering criticisms from Republicans and addressing key middle-class concerns. Speaking in Raleigh,...

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg

Musk Gives To An Organisation That Supports Trump's Election: Bloomberg
According to a Bloomberg story quoting sources, billionaire Elon Musk, who has been criticising US President Joe Biden more and more, has contributed to a political organisation that aims to elect...

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age

New Study Finds People Who Were Class Bullies Could Make Higher Incomes In Their Middle Age
A recent study challenges the widely held belief that school bullies would eventually get their comeuppance by indicating that they are likely to end up with greater earnings. The Institute for...

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million

In A New York Corporate Fraud Lawsuit, Trump Slapped Fines And Interest Of $454 Million
A New York judge ruled in the former president's civil business fraud trial on Friday, ordering him to pay a total of approximately $454 million in penalties.   According to an attorney...