Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it | Crypto
Bitcoin has proven to be one of the best-performing assets in modern history. The value of the cryptocurrency has increased some 1,000 times over the…
Serious fall in immigration is ‘NOT guaranteed’ by Labour’s plans, warn government’s own advisers
A SERIOUS fall in immigration is “not guaranteed” by Labour’s plans, the government’s own advisers warned yesterday.Sir Keir Starmer has promised to cut net migration…
Iceland holds parliamentary election after government’s collapse | Elections News
The legislative election takes place after the collapse of a fragile coalition, with the economy being a top concern.Icelanders are electing a new parliament after…
More than two million vapers could switch BACK to smoking cigarettes due to Government’s looming crackdown, poll shows
MORE than two million vapers could switch back to smoking cigarettes because of the Government’s looming crackdown, polling shows.Disposable e-cigs are being banned from next…
The Government’s contradictory position on strikes is a green light for mayhem
Strikes riddleWE’RE struggling to fathom the Government’s contradictory position on strikes.We get that Keir Starmer wants to end the ceaseless walkouts which caused chaos under…
Bangladesh minister on government’s response to deadly anti-quota protests | Protests
Bangladesh Information Minister Mohammad Arafat talks to Al Jazeera about deadly anti-quota protests and unrest.Bangladesh has recently seen some of its worst violence in decades…
Foreign governments, world leaders react to Trump shooting
President Donald Trump (R) gives a thumbs up to the press as he welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and his wife Emine Erdogan,…
How California local governments are using opioid settlement payouts
Sacramento — Sonja Verdugo lost her husband to an opioid overdose last year. She regularly delivers medical supplies to people using drugs who are living —…
Once the pride of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific becomes government’s punchbag | Aviation
Hong Kong, China – For decades, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways (CPA) stood as a proud symbol of the city’s international status and an exemplar…
Vanuatu voters back reforms aiming to bring political stability, after decades of churn in governments
In short: Voters in Vanuatu have backed changes aiming to end political instability that has plagued its governments for decades.The referendum followed peaceful protests last…
Election results: How have India’s past coalition governments fared? | India Election 2024 News
Narendra Modi is likely to return as India’s prime minister for a third term but will have to rely on allies to run a coalition…
RBA governor Michele Bullock says federal government’s $300 energy bill rebate is unlikely to affect inflation
In short: RBA governor Michele Bullock said the federal government's $300 energy bill rebate is unlikely to lower inflation or risk pushing it higher.However, Ms…
Queensland government’s Big Build ad campaign costing taxpayers $2m
In short: The Queensland government's ad campaign for its Big Build infrastructure plan will cost taxpayers more than $2 million.The opposition has accused Labor of using the…
Myth/Miracle: Dissecting the Modi government’s claims | TV Shows
How India has fared in the past decade on the foreign policy and economic policy fronts. It is election season in India and Prime Minister…
‘The US is trying to force the Israeli government’s collapse’ | #AJOPINION | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedThe US decision to abstain from a UN security council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, which allowed the resolution to pass, may…
Say one thing, do another? The government’s record rise in net migration
Tom Pursglove MP, the Legal Migration Minister, told me: "We've seen incredible generosity in our country to people from Ukraine, people from Afghanistan, people from…
Uphill challenge as beach users with disabilities call on governments for equal access to Australia’s coast
Sun, sand, the lure of water, and waves that carry you weightless to the shore.The beach is an idyllic escape for some, but Shane Hryhorec…
Can the Conservative government’s budget win over British voters? | Business and Economy
Britain is cutting taxes for workers again ahead of elections. Britain slipped into recession late last year, and many people and businesses are struggling with…
China’s Battered Solar Firms Eye Reprieve From Government’s Power Curbs
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessChina’s beleaguered solar manufacturers have seen their shares rebound in recent days as speculation mounts that the government will take steps to…
‘The UK government’s draft guidance for trans students is dire
One of the scariest things advised by the draft guidance is that it suggests that no trans or gender-questioning young person should be able to…