With Afghanistan facing a severe cash crunch, migration crisis and mass starvation, the Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars from its central bank reserves. Afghanistan has parked billions of dollars in assets overseas with central… Read More ›
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Byron Allen sues McDonald’s Corp for $10 billion for racial discrimination in allocating ad dollars
McDonald’s Corp has been sued for at least $10 billion by two companies owned by Byron Allen, a media entrepreneur, who has accused it of racial discrimination since it does not advertise enough with Black-owned media outlets. According to the… Read More ›
Vice Media acquires online publication Refinery29 for undisclosed sum
According to a report from the Financial Times, the combined value of the deal has been pegged at $4 billion. Vice Media LLC has disclosed it will be acquiring Refinery29, an online publication that focuses on entertainment and lifestyle for… Read More ›
Former PepsiCo CEO Indira Nooyi joins Amazon.com’s board of directors
Indira Nooyi will be part of Amazon’s audit committee on its board. In a development that underscores Amazon’s commitments towards gender neutrality in its board of directors, the world’s biggest online retailer stated it has appointed Indra Nooyi, the former… Read More ›
Amazon adopts policy for increasing diversity in its board
As per a filing by Amazon to the SEC, its board is set to review nominees from diverse candidates which includes minorities. In a move that aims to promote greater diversity in its Board, Amazon.com stated women and minorities are… Read More ›