North America
California Lawmakers Reject Newsom's $400M PG&E Budget Bid Amid Ongoing Political Standoff
California lawmakers rejected Governor Newsom's request to allocate an additional $400 million for PG&E in the state budget, continuing a political standoff.
US Returns Additional $156 Million to Malaysia From Stolen 1MDB State Fund
The United States (US) has returned $156 million to Malaysia, which was recovered from assets seized in investigations into a global corruption scheme involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund.
US Sanctions Several Firms in Hong Kong, UAE for Involvement in Russian Gold Trade
The US has imposed sanctions on several companies based in Hong Kong and the UAE for involvement in the trade of gold produced by a sanctioned Russian miner.
Two Texan Men Get More Than 3 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Sell Iranian Oil to China
Two Texas men were sentenced to 45 months in prison for trying to sell Iranian oil to a refinery in China in violation of US sanctions.
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The US has sanctioned a Guyanese mining mogul over accusations of tax fraud and bribery. The United States (US) has sanctioned Guyanese mining mogul Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin over accusations of tax fraud and bribery, the Treasury Department announced on Tuesday.
Samsung Electronics is merging its North American AI research centers and has hired a former Apple executive to lead the newly formed North America AI Center, which combines teams from Toronto and Mountain View.
OpenAI's San Francisco office is shrouded in mystery and unease as locals report the presence of undercover security guards who remain tight-lipped, leaving neighboring businesses and residents unsettled.
A freighter navigating Lake Superior collided with an underwater object, prompting emergency response efforts by the US Coast Guard.
Walmart opposes a new New York law requiring panic buttons for retail worker safety, citing concerns over potential false alarms, despite the legislation being passed by the state Senate and Assembly and awaiting the governor's signature.
Oregon authorities have expanded shellfish harvesting closures statewide due to rising toxin levels, including razor clams and bay clams, following a paralytic shellfish poisoning outbreak.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has claimed that almost 40% of the country's trade is now transacted in Russian rubles.
One death prompted a recall of over 1.2 million Good Earth Lighting rechargeable lights in the US and Canada.
Israel has recently lifted its ban on food sales to Gaza from the country and the occupied West Bank.
Google has unveiled its plan for a $2 billion investment in Malaysia. Google has unveiled its plan for a $2 billion investment in Malaysia, signaling its intent to bolster its presence in the country's burgeoning tech landscape.
















