Calls for a comprehensive approach to address the impact of the novel coornavirus pandemic was given by global leaders at a summit of the United Nations labour agency. Covid-19 had plunged the world of work into “unprecedented crisis”, said Guy… Read More ›
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European Council President Charles Michel proposes 5 billion euros Brexit adjustment fund
On Friday, European Council President Charles Michel said, the Brexit negotiations were certainly not easy and that countries, regions and industries will face disruptions from 2021 regardless of whether there is a deal or not. He also laid out a… Read More ›
U.S. approves $620M weapon systems upgrade for Taiwan
In a statement, the U.S. State Department said, a military package, related to the upgrading Patriot surface-to-air missiles, worth $620 million has been approved for Taiwan, in the latest move designed to bolster defenses against threats emanating from China. The… Read More ›
200 Year Old US Retailer Brooks Brothers Files For Bankruptcy Protection Due To Pandemic
The latest retailer in the United States to wind up because of the novel coronavirus pandemic hit is one of America’s oldest clothing brands Brooks Brothers as the company filed for bankruptcy protection. Legal protection from creditors was sought on… Read More ›
New Huge Fiscal Corornavirus Stimulus Worth $38 Billion Announced By UK
Another coronavirus stimulus package of £30 billion ($37.6 billion) was announced by the United Kingdom with the aim of stopping the growing job crisis in the country and to prop up the economy of its worst recession in centuries. The… Read More ›
UK could opt for Australian approach, in case of cliff hanger Brexit
In a telephone call with Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, Britain is prepared to leave the European Union on the same terms that Australia has with the bloc if it is unable to hammer out… Read More ›
Close to settling most Lion Air 737 MAX claims: Boeing
In a court filing Boeing Co stated, it has reached settlement agreements with more than 90% of the wrongful death claims filed in federal court following the crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 in Indonesia that… Read More ›
US Food Delivery Firm Postmates To Be Acquired By Uber For $2.65 Billion
With the aim of furthering its reach in the food delivery business and with the novel coronavirus pandemic spurring up demand for home delivered food, United States based ride hailing company Uber Technologies has decided to acquire Postmates Inc in… Read More ›
EU Threatens To Impose Tariffs On US Good Over Boeing-Airbus Subsidies Case
The 15-year row with the US over aircraft subsidies for Airbus and Boeing has been threatened to be escalated by the European Union unless a settlement is agreed to by the United States. There have been accusations posed against each… Read More ›
Amazon’s Prime Day To Be Postponed Till October Due To Pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced e-commerce giant Amazon to postpone its marquee shopping event Prime Day. The company now plans to hold the event not before early October at the earliest. While previously planning on a September date for… Read More ›