US Secretary Treasury says no payroll tax break in next US coronavirus bill
US Democrats and Republicans trying to reach an agreement on a coronavirus rescue measure before Congress recesses in August.
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Twitter reports highest-ever yearly growth in daily users
Twitter American microblogging reports its highest-ever yearly growth in daily users to lockdowns and increased conversations around coronavirus pandemic.
Uber’s Britain court battle of legal challenges
Uber is bracing for a long summer of legal battles that could see the end of its reign in London…
Ukraine parliament names central bank chief after controversial resignation
Ukraine parliament has approved the appointment of Kyrylo Shevchenko amid concerns over the central bank’s independence after controversial resignation.
White House advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’
White House-backed advertising campaign urges unemployed to ‘find something new’ aims to encourage unemployed, companion website provides links to training.
Kuwait royal family member arrested for money laundering
Kuwait royal family member arrested on Wednesday night for money laundering related to the Malaysian fund case, known as the…
Circuit judge blocks Kentucky governor’s Covid-19 executive orders
Circuit Judge ordered Kentucky Governor to cease issuing or enforcing executive orders related to Covid-19 that Kentuckians must wear mask…
Hassan Diab sues American University of Beirut for $1m
Hassan Diab’s lawsuit for exit package claims comes as American University of Beirut struggling for its financial survival in COVID…
Hong Kong released additional details of controversial China law
Hong Kong released additional details of China’s new national security law for former British colony,security forces can stop people from…
Kiwi Prime Minister launches election campaign with promises of jobs, financing
Kiwi PM Jacinda Ardern launched election campaign with promises of jobs and extra financing for small businesses as a severe…
Donald Trump eldest son girlfriend tested positive for coronavirus
Donald Trump eldest son girlfriend and a top fundraising official in the president’s re-election campaign Kimberly Guilfoyle contracts coronavirus.
Boris Johnson father defends trip to Greece despite COVID-19 advisory
Boris Johnson father defended his decision to fly to Greece even though at that time government advice for UK nationals…
Oman to allow part-time jobs for expats soon
Oman citizens and expatriates will soon have the option to do part-time jobs as the country is seeking to diversify…
Samsung heir dodges corruption indictment
Samsung heir-apparent Jay Y. Lee scored a symbolic victory after a civilian review panel recommended against indicting billionaire on charges…
United States Senate backs bill to punish China
United States Senate passed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on individuals or companies that back efforts by China to…
Tech titans take aim at US president freeze on H-1B and other visas
President Donald Trump administration has justified suspension of some worker visas on grounds it will boost US jobs, but execs…
Oman sultan to ratify emergency interest-free loan scheme
Oman’s Sultan has issued royal orders to rolls out an emergency interest-free loan for the categories most affected by the…
Palestinians worries Israeli annexation could limit Dead Sea access
Palestinians are worried their restricted access of Dead Sea and its mineral-rich beaches could be cut further if Israel annexes…
Abu Dhabi Health department launches Home Isolation Programme on WhatsApp
Abu Dhabi department of Health in collaboration with Public Health Center launched COVID Home Isolation Program on its verified WhatsApp…
Broken Unemployment system complicates Trump’s path to re-election
Broken unemployment system raises prospect of out-of-work Floridians bringing their anger to voting booths,where races decided by slimmest of margins.
Greece ready to open to tourists but safety top priority
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said the safety of tourists is a top priority for us as we are…
Thai govt approves $58 billion economic package to ease Pandemic impact
Thai government passed a 1.9 trillion baht ($58 billion) economic support package on Sunday to ease the impact of the…