‘Our phones are ringing off the hook’: Amid a global downturn, the finance world is chasing Middle Eastern money
The Gulf region’s 10 largest sovereign wealth funds combined manage nearly $4 trillion, according to…
Year: 2023
US fearful of pause in Syria aid delivery after airport attack
The airport in Aleppo was being used to deliver aid to victims of last month’s…
China says it’s ‘puzzled’ after report Germany might ban Huawei from parts of 5G mobile network
Reuters reported, citing a government source, that Germany is considering banning certain components from Chinese…
Saudi engineer released from Guantanamo prison camp after 21 yrs
Never charged with a crime, Ghassan Al Sharbi, 48, returns to Saudi Arabia after being…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 379
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 379th day, we take a look at the main…
‘No to the Russian law’: Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ bill
Police use water cannons and tear gas as thousands gather in Tbilisi in protest against…
No exit ramp for Fed’s Powell until he creates a recession, economist says
The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to hike interest rates to at least 6.5% if…
Biden to propose 25 percent minimum tax on US billionaires
US president’s reported budget plan would also nearly double capital gains tax on investments.
This fish farmer-turned-entrepreneur runs a profitable start-up. Here are his tips
The founder of eFishery says businesses should focus on making money from day one and…
CNBC Daily Open: Everyone’s holding their breath for Friday’s jobs report
Two jobs reports released yesterday showed the labor market remaining stubbornly robust. But layoffs rose…
White House slams Fox News host Carlson over Jan 6 segment
Carlson has been criticised for TV segment that used cherry-picked video to portray US Capitol…
Silvergate shutting down operations and liquidating bank
Silvergate Capital announced on Wednesday that it will wind down operations and liquidate Silvergate Bank.
Aurat March: Pakistani women rally seeking safe public space
Thousands of women rally across major cities challenging patriarchy and highlighting issues such as sexual…
Layoffs revised up in January but US labour market still strong
Even as layoffs rose in January and job cuts were higher than initially thought in…
Russia tried to influence U.S. elections in 2022 and will do it again, nation’s top intel agency says
Moscow will also work to “strengthen ties” to Americans in media and politics to carry…
NATO cautious amid ongoing Nord Stream blasts investigation
Leaked US intelligence suggests a pro-Ukrainian group may be behind the September 2022 attacks on…
‘Foreign agents’ law: Why are protests taking place in Georgia?
A ‘foreign agent’ bill reminiscent of a controversial law passed in Russia has triggered protests…
‘Foreign agents’ law: Why are protests taking place in Georgia?
A ‘foreign agent’ bill reminiscent of a controversial law passed in Russia has triggered protests…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buys more Occidental Petroleum shares
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway added to its already large Occidental Petroleum stake over the past…
Elon Musk apologizes after calling disabled Twitter employee who was laid off ‘the worst’
Elon Musk on Tuesday apologized after questioning the work performance of a disabled Twitter employee…
