What lies ahead for the global economy in 2024? | Business and Economy
Major economies defied predictions of recession in 2023. But inflation and high interest rates remain major concerns. A global recession was widely predicted in 2023,…
Argentina announces that it will not join BRICS bloc | Business and Economy News
The move is the latest shift in economic and foreign policy by newly elected hard-right President Javier Milei. Argentina has announced that it will not…
Economic downturn punctures joy of festive season in Nigeria | Business and Economy
Lagos, Nigeria – Chinenye Ikechukwu’s Decembers are usually dotted with concerts, parties, and restaurant and beach outings with friends. But this year, the 27-year-old resident…
After eruption of Indonesia’s Marapi, tourism sector faces safety questions | Tourism
Medan, Indonesia – According to local ranger Ajo, no one should have been trekking on Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia’s most famous volcanoes located in…
From school bans to Sam Altman drama: the big developments in AI in 2023 | Technology
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry began 2023 with a bang as schools and universities struggled with students using OpenAI’s ChatGPT to help them with homework…
Elon Musk’s X loses court bid to block California content moderation law | Social Media News
US District Judge William Shubb rules that legislation’s disclosure rules are not ‘unjustified or unduly burdensome’. Elon Musk’s X has lost a bid to block…
The global economy in 2024: Key clues to watch out for | Business and Economy News
The world economy has proved more resilient than most analysts anticipated at the start of 2023. In particular, global inflation has fallen without big surges…
People around the world are living in non-traditional housing to cope with rising cost of living
From living out of a hotel room to a houseboat in a marina, some people are turning to "non-traditional" methods of housing to put a…
Will the 2024 US election save TikTok from near-death? | Social Media News
TikTok is a lot like the young people on its platform – difficult to control. Earlier this year, the fate of the short-form video app…
Malaysia’s MM2H visa shake-up prompts cautious welcome – and questions | Migration News
Penang, Malaysia – For foreigners hoping to relocate to Malaysia or extend their stay, the announcement of new terms for one of the most coveted…
Israel grants Intel $3.2bn for new $25bn chip plant | Business and Economy News
Deal with US chipmaker is ‘largest investment ever’ in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Israel’s government has agreed to give Intel Corp a $3.2bn…
Japan announces sanctions against three senior Hamas figures | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa says three individuals believed to have participated in October 7 attacks. Japan has announced sanctions against three senior members of…
The dark world of illegal loan apps in India | Cybercrime
On August 12, a family in the central Indian city of Bhopal took a selfie in their home. After the photo, the father, Bhupendra Vishwakarma,…
2023, the year of layoffs | Business and Economy News
Carlin Putman of Houston, Texas worked at AIG for more than two decades. Earlier this year, she lost her job. She was devastated. But the…
Marianne Williamson on her US presidential campaign, the economy and Gaza | Elections News
Washington, DC – Marianne Williamson says she is not merely running a protest campaign. A spiritual author who is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic…
‘Without work and hope’: Bethlehem’s Christmas economy bleeds from Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict
Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – Revered in the Christian tradition as the birthplace of Christ, the town of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank is…
Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections | Business and Economy News
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Weeks after turbulent wage-hike protests and subsequent factory closures, Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry, a key revenue earner for the nation, is…
Tourists encouraged to keep bookings in Far North Queensland after flood disaster
As clean-up efforts continue in Far North Queensland following this week's flooding disaster, tourism operators have called on visitors to keep their bookings.Key points:Most operators…
Angola to leave OPEC over disagreement on oil production quotas | OPEC News
Oil minister says the country ‘gains nothing’ from remaining in the group after disagreements emerge over production cuts. Angola says it will leave the Organization…
Defying protests, Argentina’s Milei unveils decree to deregulate economy | Business and Economy News
President plans to eliminate or change 300 regulations as part of economic ‘shock’ therapy. Argentina’s right-wing president has announced sweeping measures to deregulate the economy,…