Michael Jordan and his uber-successful Jordan Brand have pledged to donate $100 million over the next 10 years to the Black Lives Matter movement. ( read original story ...)
Michael Jordan pledges $100M to promote racial equality after George Floyd’s death
The commitment was announced amid nationwide protests against racial injustice following George Floyd's death. ( read original story ...)
IMF halves Bangladesh GDP growth forecast with recovery after September
The International Monetary Fund has halved the GDP growth forecast for Bangladesh in 2019-20 with economic activities hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic in the second half of the fiscal year. ( read original story ...)
ADB expands trade finance program to support Bangladesh’s private sector
The TFP will work with 12 partner banks in Bangladesh to mobilize private sector capital and fill market gaps by providing guarantees and loans to support trade ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19:Pakistan Finance Ministry reveals 3 million jobs have been lost
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry on Friday in a written reply to the query of a member of the Senate revealed these figures which are based on the first phase of a survey by the ministry to gauge impact of ... ( read original story ...)
3 million job loses expected in Pakistan due to COVID-19 outbreak
Islamabad, Jun 5 (PTI) Cash-strapped Pakistan is expected to record around 3 million jobs loses due to the coronavirus outbreak, the finance ministry told the country's Senate on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Qatar emerges stronger: Philippine ambassador
Qatar has made economic adjustments to respond effectively to the difficulties presented by the blockade, Philippine ambassador Alan Timbayan has said. ( read original story ...)
Over $7K Raised For Looted Malden Business
A clothing and shoe shop on Lebanon Street was looted early Monday, causing thousands of dollars in stolen goods and damages. ( read original story ...)
ISIS is making a comeback, and Iraq’s government may not be able to handle it
ISIS has been increasing its attacks in Iraq, taking advantage of Baghdad and the international community's focus on other issues. ( read original story ...)
A message from Turkey: Americans, the counterrevolution might be around the corner
I bring up Gezi protests in Istanbul as a warning to my American friends: The tide of public opinion can turn fast. ( read original story ...)