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US Readies Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine, Unclear If Trump Will Sign: Report
US officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including banking and energy measures, according to US officials and a source.
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US Trade Blacklist On China Riddled With Errors, Outdated Details
Doris Au discovered after searching online that another firm with a similar name was added to the US trade blacklist in October 2023.
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Banker At US Firm Hospitalised With Pancreatic Failure After 110-Hour Workweek
The bankers claimed that they were assigned 20-hour workdays and faced criticism if they left their desks after working all night.
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Pakistan's 4-Point Plan Over Indus Waters Treaty, And Why It Won't Work
Pakistan, thirsty for some legal action over New Delhi's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in "abeyance", is planning to take India to international court in a desperate attempt to find some reprieve.
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"Everything Is Totally Out Of Control": Spain Brought To Halt By Huge Blackout
Panicked customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds trying in vain to get a signal as a Spain-wide power outage plunged the country into chaos on Monday.
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar To Settle Syria's $15 Million World Bank Debt: Report
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday that they would settle Syria's debt to the World Bank totalling roughly $15 million, according to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency.
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Employment In India Grown Faster Than Working-Age Population: World Bank
The report also highlighted a rise in self-employment, particularly among rural workers and women. A growing number of individuals are opting to work for themselves rather than taking on regular jobs.
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Oasis Fans Lose Over $2.7 Million In UK Ticket Scams
Oasis fans wishing to see the reunited British band live in concert have lost more than $2.7 million from UK ticket scams, mostly on Facebook, Lloyds bank said.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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World Bank Lowers India's Growth Forecast To 6.3 % For Fiscal Year 2025-26
The World Bank on Wednesday lowered India's growth forecast for the current fiscal by 4 percentage points to 6.3 per cent amid global economic weakness and policy uncertainty.
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Gold Hits Record, Stocks Diverge As Trump Fuels Fed Fears
Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.
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Mark Carney: Canadian Banker-Turned-PM Betting It All On A Snap Election
Mark Carney was once appointed as governor of the Bank of England - the first time a non-British citizen was chosen for the role
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US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
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Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years. it has predicted that US legislation on stablecoins would further legitimise the stablecoin industry.
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Mehul Choksi Arrested In Belgium On India's Extradition Request
Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested by the Belgian police, his lawyer confirmed Monday.
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US Readies Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine, Unclear If Trump Will Sign: Report
US officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including banking and energy measures, according to US officials and a source.
-
US Trade Blacklist On China Riddled With Errors, Outdated Details
Doris Au discovered after searching online that another firm with a similar name was added to the US trade blacklist in October 2023.
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Banker At US Firm Hospitalised With Pancreatic Failure After 110-Hour Workweek
The bankers claimed that they were assigned 20-hour workdays and faced criticism if they left their desks after working all night.
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Pakistan's 4-Point Plan Over Indus Waters Treaty, And Why It Won't Work
Pakistan, thirsty for some legal action over New Delhi's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in "abeyance", is planning to take India to international court in a desperate attempt to find some reprieve.
-
"Everything Is Totally Out Of Control": Spain Brought To Halt By Huge Blackout
Panicked customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds trying in vain to get a signal as a Spain-wide power outage plunged the country into chaos on Monday.
-
Saudi Arabia, Qatar To Settle Syria's $15 Million World Bank Debt: Report
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday that they would settle Syria's debt to the World Bank totalling roughly $15 million, according to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency.
-
Employment In India Grown Faster Than Working-Age Population: World Bank
The report also highlighted a rise in self-employment, particularly among rural workers and women. A growing number of individuals are opting to work for themselves rather than taking on regular jobs.
-
Oasis Fans Lose Over $2.7 Million In UK Ticket Scams
Oasis fans wishing to see the reunited British band live in concert have lost more than $2.7 million from UK ticket scams, mostly on Facebook, Lloyds bank said.
-
IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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World Bank Lowers India's Growth Forecast To 6.3 % For Fiscal Year 2025-26
The World Bank on Wednesday lowered India's growth forecast for the current fiscal by 4 percentage points to 6.3 per cent amid global economic weakness and policy uncertainty.
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Gold Hits Record, Stocks Diverge As Trump Fuels Fed Fears
Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's tariffs and verbal assault on the Federal Reserve prompted investors to snap up the safe-haven asset.
-
Mark Carney: Canadian Banker-Turned-PM Betting It All On A Snap Election
Mark Carney was once appointed as governor of the Bank of England - the first time a non-British citizen was chosen for the role
-
US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
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Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years. it has predicted that US legislation on stablecoins would further legitimise the stablecoin industry.
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Mehul Choksi Arrested In Belgium On India's Extradition Request
Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested by the Belgian police, his lawyer confirmed Monday.
