Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was indicted by the country's Federal Police for alleged money laundering and criminal association.
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Philippines’ Jobless Rate Increases to 4.1% in May, Official Statistics Say
The unemployment rate in the Philippines was recorded at 4.1% as more Filipinos join the workforce and the labor market, while the underemployment rate decreased to 9.9% in May compared to 14.6% in April, the lowest it has been since 2005.
What France’s Left-Wing Coalition’s Surprise Election Win Could Mean for Markets
France’s snap general election revealed an unexpectedly strong second round result from the New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing parties.
Argentina's Milei Expected to Skip Mercosur Meeting in Paraguay, Trade Bloc’s Future Uncertain
Argentine President Javier Milei is expected to not attend the Mercosur summit in Paraguay this week and would instead head to Brazil to attend a rally organized by hard-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Samsung Workers to Begin Three-Day Strike Despite Low Expected Participation
Samsung Electronics Co. unionized workers, led by the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), will commence a three-day strike at the company's Hwaseong facility near Seoul.
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BYD, China's largest electric vehicle maker, has opened its first factory in Southeast Asia in Thailand, marking a strategic move into the region's growing EV market supported by government incentives.
Germany has blocked the sale of MAN Energy Solutions, a Volkswagen subsidiary, to a Chinese firm due to concerns over national security, amidst escalating tensions with China over trade issues.
Lufthansa has won EU antitrust approval to buy 41% of ITA Airways for around $350 million. Lufthansa has received antitrust clearance from the European Union (EU) to acquire 41% of ITA Airways for 325 million euros (about $350 million) following the sale of certain routes and slots, the company announced Wednesday, July 3.
Russia's central bank has advised businesses to explore alternative solutions, including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, to facilitate payments with foreign partners.
Meta cannot use Brazilian personal data to build its AI models, according to the country's data protection authorities.
Several US government entities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and a State Department arm, have confirmed being affected by a Microsoft breach attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers.
The first new banknotes of Japan in 20 years have finally hit circulation this week. The first new banknotes of Japan in 20 years have finally hit circulation on Wednesday, July 3.
The Biden administration canceled eight export licenses this year that had allowed several companies to send goods to the Chinese telecom giant Huawei.
The Australian eSafety Commissioner revealed that it gave the internet industry half a year to develop an enforceable code of conduct to prevent children from seeing pornographic content and other inappropriate material online.
