EU Vows $1 Billion Aid for Lebanon Amid Spiralling Economic Crisis
The European Union has recently unveiled a substantial aid package of 1 billion euros, approximately $1.06 billion, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Lebanon.
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Millions of Americans Exposed to Gas Stoves Face Higher Risk of Breathing More Unhealthy Nitrogen Dioxide: Study
A recent study on air pollution in American households revealed that those using gas or propane stoves are exposed to consistently high levels of nitrogen dioxide, which can be detrimental to their health.
Canada Tightens Import Requirements Amid US Dairy Cattle Outbreak Over Avian Flu Virus
Canada is increasing its surveillance to detect a potentially harmful strain of avian flu amid the growing outbreak of H5N1 in US dairy cattle...
Dollar Drops to Three-Week Low Against Japanese Yen as US Jobs Data Boosts Fed Cut Bets
The US dollar dipped to a three-week low against the Japanese yen on Friday following reports of US jobs and wage growth slowed down in April...
Boeing Private Firefighters Threatened to Face Lockout Around Seattle If No Deal by May 4
Boeing is currently engaged in a dispute over pay with its private firefighters in the Seattle area, which has led to the company threatening to lock them out...
South Korea Joins Digital Economy Partnership, Boosting Global Digital Trade Initiatives
South Korea joins the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), bo...
Uranium Stocks Surge But Ban on Russian Supplies Might Have Dire Effect to US Economy, Expert Warns
The ban on US imports of Russian uranium is expected to shake up the n...
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Goldman Sachs Removes Bonus Cap for UK Bankers
After the UK removed local pay restrictions for bankers last year, Goldman Sachs was the first to remove its bonus cap for its bankers.
Joe Biden Says 'Xenophobia' Hinders China, Japan, and India's Economic Growth as US Benefits From Migration
President Joe Biden said "xenophobia" among countries like China, Japan, and India is impeding their economic growth, contrasting it with the US, which he claimed benefits from migration.
US Accuses Russia of Quietly Shipping Refined Petroleum to North Korea at Levels Violating UN Cap
The US has revealed that Russia has been discreetly supplying refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that seem to exceed UN Security Council limits.
Gold Scams on the Rise in China — Thousands Got Duped Into Buying Expensive Fake Jewelry
China is grappling with a rise in gold scams amid strong interest in the precious metal as an alternative investment.
FCC Faces Funding Shortfall in Effort to Remove Chinese Tech Giants Huawei, ZTE From Networks
A US scheme to pay carriers and ISPs to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks is stalled owing to a $3 billion financing gap.
Russia Reportedly Develops ‘Indiscriminate’ Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon, Pentagon Official Warns
US intelligence allegations about Russia's development of a space-based nuclear weapon were a major topic of debate during a Senate hearing on May 1.
Uber Sued by London Black Cab Drivers for £250 Million Over Taxi Booking Rules
Uber is facing a multi-million-pound lawsuit filed by nearly 11,000 black cab drivers in London, England.
Microsoft Increasing Presence in Southeast Asia With Substantial AI Investments in Thailand and Malaysia
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made big investments in Thailand and Malaysia and other initiatives to expand its Southeast Asian footprint and advance AI technologies.
Australia's Macquarie Bank Terminating Cash Transactions in All Branches as It Shifts to Fully Digital Banking Services
Australia's Macquarie Bank will eliminate the use of cash at its branches later this month as part of its transition to a fully digital offering.
