UK: Billionaire Businessman Mohamed Mansour Awarded Knighthood for Donating $6.3 Million to Tories
A prominent businessman and former Egyptian government minister has been unexpectedly bestowed with a knighthood.
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Slovak Media Fears Government Crackdown After PM Assassination Attempt
Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.
Facebook, Instagram Face EU Probe Over Suspicions of Failing to Impose Child Protection Policies
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particular..
Russia's Vladimir Putin Visits China's Xi Jinping to Strengthen Economic, Political Ties Amid US Global Dominance
Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day state visit that will include talks with China's President Xi Jinping to deepen the strategic partnership between the two..
US Sanctions Russian Businessman, 3 Companies Involved in Scheme to Evade Sanctions Tied to Russia's Metals Tycoon
The US has imposed sanctions against a Russian businessman, and three companies based in Russia allegedly used in a scheme to evade US sanctions connected to Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska...
Anthropic Expands Claude AI Chatbot to Europe, Launches Fundraiser
Anthropic will expand its generative AI assistant Claude to Europe whi...
Massive Fire Destroys Poland Shopping Center With 1,400 Outlets
A blazing flame burned a huge shopping center in Warsaw, Poland this m...
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US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments
The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.
Russia Is Directly Supplying North Korea With Oil Amid Warming Ties, Defying UN Sanctions: Report
In another sign of warming ties between the two countries, Russia has reportedly begun supplying oil directly to North Korea in defiance of sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN).
BBC Is Eyeing More Commercial Deals Ahead of Potential Expiration of Its License Fee
The BBC is looking to enter into more commercial partnerships ahead of the potential expiration of its license fee.
Russia Launches Combined Drone and Missile Strikes in Its Most Devastating Attacks Against Ukraine’s Electric Sector
In what Kyiv described as the most devastating attacks against its energy infrastructure in two years of war, Russia pounded electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine on Friday.
UK Inflation Rate Drops to 3.4% in February — Its Lowest Level Since September 2021
UK's inflation rate fell to 3.4% in February, its lowest level since September 2021.
Swiss Banking Giant UBS Intends to Broaden Business Footprint in the US
Swiss banking giant UBS intends to seek merger and acquisition opportunities in the United States in the years ahead.
EQT Plans to Divest 20% Stake in Ottobock to Its Existing Major Shareholders
Swedish global investment company EQT will return 20% of Ottobock's investment to its significant shareholders.
Russia's Vladimir Putin Is Eyeing Big Tax Increases After Election to Fund the Country's War in Ukraine
Russia's President Vladimir Putin could decide to increase taxes after this month's election to fund the country's war in Ukraine.
The Body Shop Ceases US Operations, Plans to Close Dozens of Stores in UK and Canada Amid Deepening Financial Woes
The Body Shop has ceased operations in the US and is closing dozens of stores in Canada and the UK amid deepening financial troubles.
