Australia's Finance Department Admits Second Data Leak in 4 Months That Revealed Confidential Information
Australia's finance department has admitted to accidentally sharing confidential commercial information for the second time.
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Middle East Conflict Could Push Oil Prices to the Top and Drive Global Inflation, Says World Bank
The World Bank warns that escalating conflicts in the Middle East could push oil prices over $100 a barrel, potentially increasing the recent decline in global inflation and worsening economic challenges worldwide.
Canada's Justin Trudeau Dismisses Doctors' Plea to Reconsider Capital Gains Tax Increase
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed a plea from doctors to reconsider his government's proposal to raise the capital gains tax...
TikTok, ByteDance Spend Over $7 Million on Lobbying and Ads to Fight Potential US Ban
TikTok and its China-based parent company, ByteDance, have collectively spent over $7 million to counter its potential US ban...
FTC Votes in Favor of Ban Against Noncompete Agreements That Prevent Employees From Working for Competitors
The FTC has voted in favor of a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements...
UK Government Faces Pressure to Address Housing Crisis Ahead of Elections
The housing shortage crisis in Britain, with a deficit of 4.3 million ...
Russia's Surprising Economic Strength to Last Another 18 Months Despite Western Sanctions and Ukraine War, Think Tank Says
A Washington DC-based think tank said Russia will maintain its economi...
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James Biden told lawmakers in a closed-door deposition before a House committee on Wednesday that his brother, President Joe Biden, "never had any involvement" in his family's business dealings.
Donald Trump Requests to Extend 30-Day Period to Pay $355 Million Civil Fraud Fine as His Campaign Faces Financial Peril
Former President Donald Trump has formally requested to extend the one-month period to pay the $355 million civil fraud fine levied against him.
EU Blacklists North Korea’s Defense Minister, Chinese Firms for First Time in New Sanctions Over Russia's War in Ukraine
The European Union (EU) has agreed to ban exports to three Chinese companies and blacklist North Korea's Defense Minister in new sanctions for the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
South Korea Orders Protesting Doctors to Return to Work or Face Legal Action
South Korea has ordered thousands of protesting physicians to return to work immediately.
Singapore Is Investing S$100 Million to Improve Nationwide internet Speeds to 10Gbps
A nationwide network upgrade in Singapore might bring the promised tenfold increase in home internet speeds compared to the current.
Australia Boosts Defense Spending by Adding $7.2 Billion to Build Largest Navy's Surface Combat Fleet Since WWII
Australia has announced that it would boost its defense spending by an additional $7.2 billion.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Receives Car From Russia's Vladimir Putin in Another Sign of Warming Ties Between the 2 Countries
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, has reportedly received a car from Russia's President Vladimir Putin as a personal gift.
US Is Considering Slapping Sanctions on Chinese Companies Helping Russia Fuel Its War in Ukraine
The United States (US) is reportedly considering imposing sanctions on Chinese companies suspected of helping Russia in its war in Ukraine.
Singapore Budget 2024: Some Economists Express Concerns — Here's What to Know
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a projected spending plan costing S$131.4 billion (US$97 billion) in his Budget 2024 speech Friday.
