Tag: Economy
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 and entitle its drivers...
Britain suspends extradition deal with Hong Kong
Britain suspends extradition arrangements,Foreign Secretary voiced concerns about new national security law and alleged human rights abuses in China.
The United Kingdom suspended its extradition...
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.
'Find Something New' campaign has...
Malaysia’s opposition preparing for snap polls
Malaysia's opposition gearing up for early elections, potential PM candidate Mohd Shafie Apdal said.Earlier speaker of parliament’s was replaced.
Malaysia’s opposition is preparing for early...
Britain will not join the EU’s COVID vaccine scheme
Britain has turned down the chance to join a 2.4 billion euro ($2.7 billion) European Union plan to secure advance purchases of promising COVID-19...
Singapore People’s Action Party on track to retain power
Singapore’s ruling party is on track to retain power comfortably, early counting of votes from Friday’s general election showed, but opponents make gains.
Singapore People's...
Italian Lega Nord opens office near old Communist HQ in symbolic...
Italian Lega Nord right-wing League party opens office near old Communist headquarters keen to present itself as the new defender of Italy’s working class.
The...
Emmanuel Macron reshuffles government to rescue coronavirus-ravaged economy
Emmanuel Macron’s reshuffled government with conservatives given prominent roles in efforts to rescue France’s coronavirus-ravaged economy.
Reappointed as finance minister, Bruno Le Maire promised a...
Dominican Republic party likely to lose coronavirus-hit vote
Dominican Liberation Party is set to lose power after 16 years over its mismanagement of the coronavirus outbreak, presidential polls suggest.
The Dominican Republic heads...
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.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News...
French President picks less famous civil servant as new prime minister
French President named Jean Castex, as his new PM as he acted to recast his presidency and take back control of policy ahead of...
Ukraine’s central bank chief resigns over political pressure
Ukraine's central bank chief Yakiv Smoliy has resigned over political pressure while IMF calls on Ukraine to keep its bank independent.
Ukraine's central bank chief...
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 its economy,state agency says.
In...
Belarus President accuses Russia of election meddling
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says external forces stand behind his opponents, disseminating information to discredit him.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused Russia of meddling...
Saudi crown prince MBS pressures ex-intel official’s family over documents
Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks access to sensitive documents that are in Saad al-Jabri's possession, sources say.
As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed...
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 land in occupied West...
Tunisian Prime Minister decides to freeze salaries
Tunisian PM decided against the use of more external debt and all new expenses that arise for country would be funded only through internal...
Tourism ‘air bridge’ talks going well between UK-Portugal
Tourism 'air bridge' negotiations between Portugal and Britain that would allow British tourists to dodge a quarantine upon returning home in progress.
Portugal’s tourism-dependent economy...
UK reviews distancing rule for next level of easing lockdown
UK reviewing its two-metre social distancing rule ahead of next stage lockdown easing planned for July 4, when restaurants and hairdressers could reopen.
Progress in...
Qatar World Cup Organisers bans a firm over Amnesty report
Qatar World Cup 2022 Organisers said they banned a company from working on projects as Amnesty said migrant workers at the firm went unpaid...
Britain should have gone into lockdown sooner
Britain’s failure to impose a nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of Covid sooner has cost many lives, one of government’s scientific advisers said.
Britain...
Ritchie Cynthia’s allegations ‘pre-planned’ plot:PPP
Ritchie Cynthia explosive allegations were a pre-planned plot to malign the political leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party,Sindh Education Minister said.
The minister, during his press...
