ICC Orders Record Reparations for Victims of Ugandan Militia Commander
International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have ruled that nearly 50,000 victims of Ugandan militia commander Dominic Ongwen are entitled to…
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Guinea’s Trade Unions Suspend Nationwide Strike
Guinea’s trade unions have lannounced the suspension of a nationwide strike that had brought the West African nation and its…
Impala Platinum Considers Closure of South African Mines
Impala Platinum (IMPJ.J) is considering the closure of some of its loss-making South African mining operations if metal prices continue…
Oil falls on US demand worries, interest rate fears
Oil prices experienced a decline on Thursday following a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stockpiles, raising concerns about sluggish demand.…
Int’ Game Technology to merge two units with Everi in $6.2 bln deal
International Game Technology (IGT.N) announced on Thursday its decision to split its global gaming and playdigital businesses and merge them…
Widow’s $1 Billion Surprise Gift: Bronx Med Students’ Tuition Covered Forever
When Ruth Gottesman’s husband passed away in 2022, she discovered a surprise: $1 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock left by…
Mark Zuckerberg Discusses AI with Japanese Prime Minister
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, engaged in discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
Bitcoin Tops $57 000 as Large Players Enter Market
Bitcoin reached a two-year high on Tuesday, driven by indications of significant investments from major players in the cryptocurrency market.…
Russia Implements Six-Month Ban on Gasoline Exports
In a bid to stabilize prices amidst rising demand from consumers and farmers, Russia has announced a six-month ban on…
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans to establish a team dedicated to addressing disinformation and the misuse of…
UK Regulators Warn Fundamental issues with Housebuilding
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in Britain highlighted fundamental problems within the housebuilding market, hindering the construction of more…
US Investors Reduce Expectations Over Fed Rate Cut in 2024
A sell-off in the U.S. government bond market is gaining momentum, fueled by a robust economy that diminishes expectations for…
Downturn in US Refining Activity Tightens Diesel Supply
In recent weeks, a downturn in U.S. refining activity and disruptions to global trade have led to a tightening of…
Neuralink’s Brain-Chip Patient Controls Computer Mouse with Thoughts
Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, announced that the first human patient implanted with a brain-chip from the startup has…
Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Advocates Higher Prices to Combat Cocoa Smuggling
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), affirmed the organization’s dedication to offering cocoa farmers competitive prices…
Foxconn Founder Terry Gou Resurfaces at Company’s Event
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, made a high-profile appearance at the company’s 50th anniversary celebration, marking his first…
$240 Million Diversion at Zee Entertainment Enterprises
India’s market regulator has uncovered a preliminary finding suggesting that 20 billion rupees ($240 million) has been diverted from Zee…
London’s BT Tower Sold for $347 Million, Set to Transform into Hotel
BT Group has agreed to sell London’s iconic BT Tower to MCR Hotels for £275 million ($347 million), paving the…
John Mahama Proposes 24-Hour Economy in Ghana
John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), unveiled his plan for a 24-hour economy initiative…
Rio Tinto Reports 12% Decline in Annual Earnings
Rio Tinto disclosed a 12% decrease in annual earnings on Wednesday, amounting to $11.8 billion for 2023, down from $13.4…
Japanese Stocks Stage Comeback
The Nikkei’s surge towards a record high symbolizes Japanese stocks’ resurgence in global portfolios, marking a significant turnaround after decades…
China Expands Security Partnership with Hungary Beyond Trade
In a recent meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, China extended its support to Hungary on public security matters,…
Yulia Navalnaya Joins EU Ministers to Condemn Putin’s Regime
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, a vocal opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin who tragically passed away in an…
Rio Tinto Faces Investor Scrutiny Over Water Practices
Global mining giant Rio Tinto, previously embroiled in controversy for destroying an ancient Indigenous site in Australia in 2020, now…
Super Micro Computer Inc Faces Varied Analyst Sentiment
Despite recent fluctuations, Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI.O) confronts diverse analyst sentiments as reflected in the latest data from LSEG.…
Japan Pledges Bilateral Treaties with Ukrainian Prime Minister
In a diplomatic move, Japan welcomed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Tokyo on Monday to discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts…
European and Global Markets Overview- Wayne Cole
Despite high expectations, China’s market comeback post-holiday has been rather subdued, with stocks showing only modest gains thus far. While…
Russia Warns the West Over Asset ‘Theft’
Russia issued a stern warning to the West on Tuesday, cautioning that Moscow would respond firmly if the United States…
Sweden Anticipates Approval for NATO’s Membership- Minister
Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Tobias Billstrom, expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding Hungary’s anticipated approval of Sweden’s NATO membership application. Billstrom stated…
Russia Halts Annual Payments to Arctic Council- Reports
Russia has halted its annual payments to the Arctic Council until substantive work resumes with the participation of all member…