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Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024

BBC  

Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024 Getty Images A new report published by the World Economic Forum highlights the nation's promotion of natural and cultural resources and commitment to sustainability and tourism. "While obvious reasons for this accolade exist, such as its diverse landscapes, natural beauty and cultural richness, the US also boasts a well-developed …

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America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time
7 months, 3 weeks ago

America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time

Hindustan Times  

Since late February Russia’s army has been creeping across eastern Ukraine. This week, however, after months of dithering, Congress approved $40bn of such assistance, a sum roughly equivalent to all America’s military aid to Ukraine since the war began. If Mr Putin could show that Russia’s war machine was unstoppable and Ukraine was a lost cause, he might have hoped …

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The US will give $61bn to Ukraine. What does it mean for the war?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The US will give $61bn to Ukraine. What does it mean for the war?

The Independent  

The new $61bn US aid package for Ukraine approved by Congress will undoubtedly improve the country’s battlefield position. European support The six-month delay in provision of US military aid has therefore had huge repercussions for Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, demonstrating that the unstable “crisis management” model of Western aid actually emboldens Russia to escalate, because it perceives Western hesitancy …

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Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine
8 months ago

Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

“AMERICANS CAN ALWAYS be counted on to do the right thing…after they have exhausted all other possibilities.” There is no evidence that Winston Churchill ever uttered this phrase, which is often attributed to him. The recent lowering of the call-up age from 27 to 25 will help, but maintaining morale will require immense skill from Ukraine’s political and military leaders. …

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Ukraine warns delays in Western aid supplies ‘costing lives and territory’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine warns delays in Western aid supplies ‘costing lives and territory’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Half of Western arms deliveries are being delayed and the hold-up is putting lives and territories …

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Pfizer to cut 500 jobs at UK factory as demand for Covid jab slumps
1 year, 1 month ago

Pfizer to cut 500 jobs at UK factory as demand for Covid jab slumps

The Telegraph  

Pfizer has unveiled plans to cut 500 jobs at its laboratories in Kent as it races to strip $3.5bn worth of costs out in the face of falling demand for its Covid drugs. It said the move to stop PSSM work at the site came as part of efforts to cut costs across its business, having in October announced a …

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Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests
1 year, 5 months ago

Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests

Al Jazeera  

Three days of protests, called by veteran opposition figure Raila Odinga against tax hikes and rising costs of living, begin on Wednesday. Kenya’s government has closed schools in the capital and two other areas as East Africa’s economic powerhouse on Wednesday braced for three days of demonstrations against the cost of living and tax hikes. Kenya’s opposition called for the …

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Microchip crisis to cost carmakers $110bn this year
3 years, 7 months ago

Microchip crisis to cost carmakers $110bn this year

The Telegraph  

The global shortage of semiconductor chips will cost carmarkers $110bn in lost revenue this year, according to business consultancy AlixPartners. Modern cars include about 1,400 semiconductor chips and that figure is expected to keep rising, making the shortage “a critical issue for the industry”, said AlixPartners’ Dan Hearsch. before we get enough incremental capacity online to alleviate all aspects of …

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