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From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls. Meanwhile, governments grappled with how to regulate potentially transformational technology such as artificial intelligence, and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States’ presidential election heralded a sharp turn towards protectionism. Social media silos Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily

Civil rights groups voice strong concerns over legislation forcing sale of platform The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. "There's a political case to make because so many small businesses …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily

People gather for a press conference about their opposition to a TikTok ban on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 22, 2023. The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily

People gather for a press conference about their opposition to a TikTok ban on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 22, 2023. The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know

NPR

FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know toggle caption Damien Meyer/AFP via Getty Images It's not often that a piece of FBI advice triggers a Snopes fact check. The U.S. believes hackers affiliated with China's government, dubbed Salt Typhoon, are waging a "broad and significant cyber-espionage campaign" to infiltrate commercial telecoms and steal users' data …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kaley Cuoco reveals she passed out for three hours after trying her own dog product

Daily Mail

Kaley Cuoco made a bizarre admission on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. that one of her own dog products made her pass out for three hours. that one of her own dog products made her pass out for three hours One of the products in her line is called Calm the Eff Down, described on the website as, 'a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s $7 billion IMF deal has run into trouble. Here’s what happens next

Firstpost

The chief of the Pakistan mission of the International Monetary Fund, which had agreed to a $7 billion funding agreement for the Pakistan in September, on Tuesday opened unscheduled talks with the country’s top officials, including the finance minister and governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. The International Monetary Fund’s Pakistan mission chief Nathan Porter met Finance Minister Muhammad …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Emmy-Winning Director Richie Mehta to Lead the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival

Firstpost

International Emmy Award-winning director Richie Mehta has been announced as a goodwill ambassador for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024. The festival, dedicated to raising awareness about sustainability and environmental issues, will run from 22nd November to 8th December this year.

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3 months, 1 week ago

HT This Day: September 17, 1992 — India seeks $5 billion loan from IMF

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: India has finally approached the international Monetary Fund for a US $ 5 billion loan under a suitable mix of Extended Fund Facility and Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility over a three-year period beginning April 1993. HT This Day: September 17, 1992 — India seeks $ 5 billion loan from IMF The Finance Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has cleared …

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4 months ago

Should Pakistan Celebrate the New IMF Deal?

The Diplomat

In July, the International Monetary Fund and Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement on a 37-month Extended Fund Facility Arrangement of about $7 billion. Following the confirmation of the new agreement with the IMF, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Federal Bureau of Revenue headquarters and urged its officials to make utmost efforts to broaden the tax base. However, this …

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5 months ago

'Holy eff': Democrats see 'biggest fundraising day' of 2024 after Harris launches campaign

Raw Story

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris launched her campaign for president on Sunday after her running mate stepped aside, and it has reportedly led to the biggest fundraising day for Democrats all year. President Joe Biden announced earlier in the day that he would stand down from his political campaign, which cleared the way for Harris to secure endorsements from numerous …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan to receive yet another loan from the IMF, $7 billion this time

Hindustan Times

Pakistan and the IMF have agreed on a USD 7 billion aid package spread over more than three years to help the cash-strapped country deal with its chronic economic issues. A participant stands near a logo of IMF at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank annual meeting in Bali, Indonesia “Building on the economic stability achieved under the 2023 …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan reaches new $7 bn loan deal with IMF

The Hindu

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have agreed on a $7 billion aid package spread over more than three years to help the cash-strapped country deal with its chronic economic issues. “Building on the economic stability achieved under the 2023 Stand-by Arrangement, IMF staff and the Pakistani authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a 37-month Extended Fund Facility Arrangement …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t

Al Jazeera

An ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins. Political analyst Khaya Sithole said markets were in favour of the DA being part of the GNU – a multiparty coalition – because the party is unlikely to demand radical shifts in economic policy. “Markets are buying into the continuation of …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

California cops illegally shared license plate details, violating privacy laws, grand jury says

LA Times

Traffic is seen on the 5 Freeway leading to and from Sacramento. Although he “couldn’t say for certain” that police and sheriff’s officials were handing over more than just license plate info, Caruso said it was “safe to assume they were sharing all info.” The grand jury said any such distribution of information to out-of-state agencies — including the federal …

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6 months ago

Pornhub BANS five more states due to age verification laws - leaving more than 18 million Americans blocked from the X-rated site

Daily Mail

More than 18 million Americans living in five states are set to join Pornhub's growing banned list due to lawmakers rolling out age restriction laws. More than 18 million Americans living in five states are set to join Pornhub's growing banned list due to lawmakers rolling out age restriction laws 'Since age verification software requires users to hand over extremely …

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6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa is forming a unity government. What happens next?

The Hindu

The African National Congress, which lost its 30-year-old parliamentary majority in last month's vote, must now share power for the first time since the end of white minority rule if it wants to continue governing South Africa. The DA, the largest opposition party, has said it won't join a formation with the EFF or former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa's parties wait for 'devil in details' in ANC's coalition plan

Firstpost

In what looks likely to be a government of national unity reminiscent of a path taken by the Nelson Mandela-led ANC after the country’s first democratic election in 1994, the party has decided to invite a myriad of opposition parties to be part of the government Shortly after Ramaphosa’s announcement, the EFF’s leader took to X to reject Ramaphosa’s proposal …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC’s unity plan. But deep rifts remain

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — South African opposition parties were meeting Friday and will continue crunch talks into next week to consider the ruling African National Congress’ offer to become part of a government of national unity. ANC failed to secure a majority in last week’s highly contested election, but some opposition parties are already rejecting the party’s offer because of deep-seated divisions. …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback

Al Jazeera

A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined on Thursday leaves the ANC less vulnerable to pressures from any one partner. Johannesburg, South Africa — Reeling from its worst electoral performance in 30 years, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on Thursday said it would seek to stitch together a “Government of National Unity” to administer the nation. After …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity government: What is it?

Al Jazeera

The ruling ANC is avoiding a coalition government with any single opposition group as it faces its toughest challenge yet. South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has said it wants to form a national unity government with major opposition parties after it lost its majority in general elections last week for the first time since the country’s first post-apartheid elections …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s ANC leans toward a ‘unity’ government that evokes Mandela but divisions are there

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other senior officials of the African National Congress party were in a critical meeting Thursday to decide if they should formally propose a “unity” government bringing in all major parties to solve a political deadlock in Africa’s most industrialized country before a June 16 deadline. A government of national …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

Al Jazeera

The governing party has a range of potential partners. Johannesburg, South Africa — After suffering a stunning blow in last week’s election, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has begun closed-door negotiations with its political opponents to begin talks about forming a coalition government. The DA on Sunday announced that it would begin talks with the ANC in an effort …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority. With no one holding a majority, South Africa’s party leaders are embarking on coalition talks to form a government. That could be damaging for South Africa’s image with foreign investors …

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From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know

Kaley Cuoco reveals she passed out for three hours after trying her own dog product

Pakistan’s $7 billion IMF deal has run into trouble. Here’s what happens next

Emmy-Winning Director Richie Mehta to Lead the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival

HT This Day: September 17, 1992 — India seeks $5 billion loan from IMF

Should Pakistan Celebrate the New IMF Deal?

'Holy eff': Democrats see 'biggest fundraising day' of 2024 after Harris launches campaign

Pakistan to receive yet another loan from the IMF, $7 billion this time

Pakistan reaches new $7 bn loan deal with IMF

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t

California cops illegally shared license plate details, violating privacy laws, grand jury says

Pornhub BANS five more states due to age verification laws - leaving more than 18 million Americans blocked from the X-rated site

South Africa is forming a unity government. What happens next?

South Africa's parties wait for 'devil in details' in ANC's coalition plan

South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC’s unity plan. But deep rifts remain

Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback

South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity government: What is it?

South Africa’s ANC leans toward a ‘unity’ government that evokes Mandela but divisions are there

Race to form South Africa’s next government: Who will the ANC ally with?

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks