Social media giant Facebook has refused to share advertisement revenues generated from its social media platforms, ignoring the calls from both the Australian government and news companies about sharing advertising revenue with the media. Facebook has instead suggested that it… Read More ›
Day: June 16, 2020
First Covid-19 Positive Cases In New Zealand After More Than 3 Weeks
Days after lifting almost all restrictions imposed because of the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic and more than three weeks without reporting any new fresh cases of the viral infection, New Zealand has reported a couple of confirmed cases… Read More ›
Historic Drop In Oil Demand In Current Year, Predicts IEA, Recovery In 2021
The drop in demand for oil for the current year will be the steepest in history, predicted the International Energy Agency on Tuesday. The IEA said that “a more stable footing” over the coming months could be reached by the… Read More ›
Members of European Parliament propose suing China over national security laws in Hong Kong
In a significant development, members of the European Parliament have drafted a lawsuit accusing China of violating the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in a strong pushback to Beijing’s move to impose draconian laws… Read More ›
NYSE reopens trading floor to designated market makers
Nearly three after it closed down following the coronavirus pandemic, the New York Stock Exchange is set to allow a limited number of market makers to its trading floor on Wednesday. The number of designated market makers, who oversee trading… Read More ›