A Lebanese court Thursday removed the judge leading a probe into Beirut's massive blast last August, a judicial source said, in line with a request from two former ministers he had charged. The August ... ( read original story ...)
‘Mercenary’ donor to be sentenced in campaign finance scheme
A once high-flying political fundraiser who prosecutors say gave illegal campaign contributions to Joe Biden, Lindsey Graham and a host of other U.S. politicians while secretly working for foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan accelerates introduction of artificial intelligence technologies
The institute for the development of artificial intelligence will be created in Uzbekistan within the framework of the decree on measures to create conditions for the accelerated, Trend reports citing ... ( read original story ...)
TRIS Rating maps out rocky path to Thai economic recovery
Thai businesses were coping with the sharp declines in revenue by aggressively cutting costs, stockpiling cash, and delaying capital expenditures in anticipation of a tough time ahead, according to ... ( read original story ...)
New York judge calls for DOJ investigation in SDNY handling of Iran sanctions case
A federal judge called for a Justice Department investigation into alleged prosecutorial misconduct tied to the Southern District of New York’s mishandling of a criminal case linked to the evasion of ... ( read original story ...)
NEWSMAKER-Back-to-basics Agbal hopes this time is different at Turkey’s central bank
Naci Agbal, Turkey's new central bank governor, began his career as a financial inspector three decades ago. He hopes such devotion to the rules will see him - and the economy - through one of the ... ( read original story ...)
China, India able to absorb share of record coronavirus-induced global debt levels with ‘growth credibility’
Global debt surged to US$281 trillion last year amid government efforts to offset the impact of the coronavirus, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). ( read original story ...)
China Launches Fund to Finance Industrial Cooperation with Latin America
China has established a $10 billion fund to set up the Sino-Latin American Production Capacity Cooperation Investment Fund Co. Ltd, aimed at supporting China's industrial cooperation with Latin ... ( read original story ...)
China, India able to absorb share of record coronavirus-induced global debt levels with ‘growth credibility’
Global debt surged to US$281 trillion last year amid government efforts to offset the impact of the coronavirus, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jobless rate worsens to 7 per cent in January as coronavirus fourth wave takes toll
Labour chief Law Chi-kwong blames the worsening labour market on the outbreak of the fourth wave of coronavirus infections that started in November. ( read original story ...)