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IMF board enables disbursement of about $500 mln to Ukraine – Statement
Washington: The IMF Board has approved a nearly $500 million disbursement to Ukraine following a review of the Extended Fund Facility program, the Fund announced in a statement on...
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Trump launches sales of fragrances called ‘victory 45-47’
Washington: US President Donald Trump launched the sale of fragrances called "Victory 45-47" for both men and women."Trump...
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Tesla inks deal with Chinese partners to construct grid-side-energy storage station in Shanghai
Shanghai: US car maker Tesla on Friday inked a deal with Chinese partners to build a grid-side energy...
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Microsoft fires another 300 people after recent major layoff – Reports
Washington: US tech corporation Microsoft has cut its staff by more than 300 people after a major layoff...
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U.S. to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50 pct
New York: U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum...
Indonesia bans export on kratom plant
Jakarta: The Indonesian government started on Monday to ban the export of kratom plants as an effort to increase the added value of the...
Bitcoin down 10 pc, trading around $54,000
Moscow: The price of bitcoin fell by 10% early on Monday morning, to a one-month low just above $54,000, trading data.On the largest cryptocurrency...
Japan’s Nikkei plummets over 2,000 points
Tokyo: Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, saw a significant drop on Friday morning, plunging more than 2,000 points and...
Boeing names new president, CEO
San Francisco: Boeing announced on Wednesday its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive...
Bangladesh’s 2nd largest mobile operator’s Q2 net profit up four-fold
Dhaka: Bangladesh's second-largest mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has recorded a four-fold increase in its net profits in the second quarter of 2024...
Nigeria fines Meta $220 mln for violating local laws
Abuja: Nigeria's Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it has fined Meta $220 million for violating local consumer and data protection laws...