On Monday, the World Bank said its executive board has approved a $723 million loan package and grants for Ukraine. The move is aimed at providing desperately cash to the Ukrainian government to support its budget even as it battles… Read More ›
Iceland
EU suspends Russia, Belarus from Council of Baltic Sea States
In a statement the European Union said, it has joined members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in suspending Russia and Belarus from the Council’s activities. “This decision is a part of the European Union’s and like-minded… Read More ›
Domino’s Pizza to exit from 4 international markets citing mounting losses
Sales in international markets have been down despite a turnaround plan. The decision to quit from these markets comes in the wake of the company announcing the retirement of its CEO Wild. On Thursday, Britain’s biggest pizza delivery company Domino’s… Read More ›
Switzerland’s enters into an era of banking transparency
Swiss authorities have begun sharing account data with countries who meet international requirements on confidentiality and data security. This strategic move has placed Switzerland in fierce competition with fast-growing economies including Singapore and Hong Kong. In a significant development that… Read More ›