McDonald’s, Starbucks Experience Sales Decline as Israel-Hamas Conflict Drags On
McDonald's and Starbucks blamed the Israel-Hamas conflict for a sales drop in 2023.
Regions
China Shows Heavy Support for Hong Kong Economy After Pressuring the Country to Enact New Security Law
China pledged increased support for Hong Kong's economy after enacting a new security law, which Human Rights activists condemned for silencing political dissents against China.
US Committee Reveals Secret Brazil Court Orders to Elon Musk's X Regarding Account Suspensions
A US congressional committee revealed classified Brazilian court rulings suspending accounts on the social media platform X, providing insight into choices that have sparked accusations about suspecte..
Dubai Struggles to Bounce Back After United Arab Emirates Floods Delayed Airport Flight Schedules
Dubai's major airport announced on Friday that it will limit the number of flights arriving for the next two days as it works to remove a three-day backlog caused by a record storm in the UAE...
Sheetz Convenience Store Accused of Racial Discrimination After Denying Employment of Black, Mixed-Race, and Native American Applicants
A federal agency accused a famous gas station chain of employment procedures that discriminate against Black, Native American, and multiracial applicants...
EU Slams Meta's 'Privacy for Cash' Model, Says SocMed Platforms Should Provide Free Option Without Targeted Ads
EU privacy watchdog suggested that Meta platforms and other major onli...
UK Supermarkets Misled Shoppers with Origin Labels on Food, Investigation Finds
The investigation conducted by Which? uncovered cases where labels ina...
Latest News
Top US Treasury Officials to Visit China to Discuss Economic Issues That Put the Two Superpowers at Odds
A team of five officials from the US Treasury Department is heading to China this week for economic talks.
New EU Biometric Border Checks Prompt Eurostar to Issue Warning About Passenger Caps
According to the station owner HS1, Eurostar may have to limit St. Pancras departures due to biometric border procedures later this year.
Philippines' Meralco Sees an Increase in Electricity Bills This February
Electricity consumers in the Philippines may face another increase this February, according to Meralco.
EU Seals Massive $54 Billion Aid Deal for Ukraine After Hungary Gave In
The leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on Thursday to give Ukraine a new $54 billion aid package after Hungary gave in not to veto the move.
Joe Biden Issues Order Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Settlers Who Attack Palestinians in West Bank
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the West Bank.
US Disabled Widespread Chinese Hacking Operation That Compromised Thousands of Internet-Connected Devices: Report
The US has reportedly taken measures to counter a widespread Chinese hacking operation that compromised thousands of internet-connected devices.
European Stock Markets See Uneven Performance After 2-Year Peak
The European index rose 3.1% last week to its highest level since January 2022.
Oil Climbs 1% After Houthi Rebels Attack on British Oil Tanker; Trafigura Assesses Red Sea Risks
Trafigura is evaluating the security risks of future Red Sea voyages following an attack on the company's Marlin Luanda oil tanker by Yemen-based Houthi rebels.
British Oil Tanker Hit by Houthi Missile After Group Fires at US Warship—China Urges Rebels to Stop Red Sea Attacks
A British oil tanker was reported to be engulfed in flames in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi rebels hit it with a missile on Friday after transiting the Red Sea.
