Starbucks Workers Expand Strike Across Major US Cities, Including New York
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities, including New York, according to the union representing over 10,000 baristas. The five-day Starbucks...
Category : WORLD
Trump-backed GOP Funding Plan Fails in House as Shutdown Looms
The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, just 24 hours before a potential US government shutdown. Trump...
World Bank Approves $2 Billion Package for Ukraine with US Loan Support
The World Bank’s executive board has approved $2.05 billion in funding for Ukraine, including the first grant from a new $20 billion U.S. loan fund...
China Targets 5% Growth for the Coming Year
Chinese leaders have decided to raise the budget deficit to 4% of GDP next year, the highest on record, while keeping a 5% economic growth...
China Increases Visa-Free Transit Stay to 10 Days
China announced a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy on Tuesday, extending the stay for eligible foreign travellers to 10 days from the previous 72-144...
Bangladesh to Hold Elections in Late 2025 or Early 2026: Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced on Monday that general elections would be held in late 2025 or early 2026. Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus,...
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Opens Jerusalem Embassy
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena opened his country’s embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, making it the sixth country to do so. President Pena expressed pride in...
Swiss National Bank Cuts Interest Rate by 50 Basis Points
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) enacted its most significant interest rate cut in nearly a decade on Thursday, slashing its policy rate by 50 basis...
China Unveils First Monetary Policy Shift Since 2010 to Boost Growth
China plans to implement an “appropriately loose” monetary policy next year to support economic growth, marking its first policy shift toward easing since 2010. China...
World Bank Secures $100 Billion for Poorest Countries Fund
Donor countries have pledged a record $100 billion to the World Bank’s fund for the poorest nations, offering critical support to tackle debts, climate crises,...
