A judge in Argentina will investigate President Javier Milei’s role in promoting a cryptocurrency that crashed, marking the biggest crisis of his presidency to date. Opposition lawmakers also […]
Donald Trump considers 25% tariff on imported cars
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Trump Says Likely to Impose 25% Tariffs on Cars, Drugs, Semiconductors
President Donald Trump announced that he is likely to impose tariffs of around 25% on automobile, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports. The new duties, if implemented, would significantly widen […]
Milei Denies Wrongdoing in His First Defense of Crypto Debacle
President Javier Milei spoke out for the first time about a cryptocurrency scandal that has dented his reputation in Argentina, triggering lawsuits and even calls for his impeachment. […]
Southwest Airlines Announces 15% Workforce Cut in First-Ever Mass Layoff
Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its corporate workforce, or 1,750 employees, the carrier announced. These are the first major layoffs in the airline’s 53-year history and come […]
Southwest Layoffs Will Take 15% of Its Work Force
Southwest Airlines on Monday announced plans to cut 15 percent of its work force, marking the first round of broad layoffs in the airline’s 53-year history. The company […]
China’s Xi promises policy stability at meeting with business leaders, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s President Xi Jinping met with private sector business leaders on Monday, offering them assurances that policies regarding the private sector would not change, state […]
Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter
Japan’s economy expanded for the third straight quarter, according to recent reports. The robust growth is a positive sign for the country’s economic recovery. The expansion is attributed […]
Africa’s Richest Man Doubled His Fortune On A Massive — And Risky — $23 Billion Bet
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote broke his government’s oil monopoly by building the largest petroleum refinery in Africa. After 11 years and $23 billion in investment, the Dangote Refinery […]
Asia shares cautiously higher, yen buoyed by upbeat GDP
SYDNEY, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Asia share markets crept higher on Monday as Hong Kong’s tech sector stole the limelight, while upbeat Japanese economic growth contrasted with a […]