Member states from the United Nations atomic agency board voted to condemn Iran for failing to cooperate with its probe of Tehran’s nuclear activities, a move that gives the Trump administration fresh ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Pakistan reports 153 deaths, highest daily toll
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has reported 153 COVID-19 fatalities, a new daily record, as infections continue to spiral, pushing the overall number of confirmed cases to 171,665. ( read original story ...)
Georgia Senate panel moves to hike taxes on cigarettes to $1.35 a pack
Taxes on cigarettes would go from 37 cents per pack to $1.35 under a measure passed by a key Georgia Senate committee Friday. The Senate Finance Committee approved an amended bill sponsored by Sen. ( read original story ...)
Georgia budget slicing spending advances as Democrats object | Raleigh News & Observer
The Georgia Senate has advanced a state budget proposal that would reduce spending by 11%, forcing service cuts, unpaid furloughs and layoffs across state government. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia Plots a Dollar-Free Future With Blockchain-Based Payments: White Paper
Cambodia's central bankers are riding their hopes of de-dollarization on a national payments blockchain: Project Bakong. ( read original story ...)
From down and out to the ‘Tesla of Thailand’
On the surface, Somphote Ahunai, one of Thailand's few self-made billionaires, is easily compared to Elon Musk -- the ostentatious, genius Tesla founder, who is as well known for his prophetic ... ( read original story ...)
US Chamber eyes strategic partnership with Qatar: Official
The US Chamber of Commerce, together with a leading think tank, is working on a paper to upgrade the strategic dialogue between the State of Qatar and the US into a strategic partnership, an official ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses wrestle with liability issues surrounding reopening
Questions about liability and a lack of clear guidelines around the coronavirus pandemic are creating uncertainty for businesses as they move forward. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon County officials, business people seeing red over staying yellow in state’s reopening plan
Democratic County Comissioner Jo Ellen Litz, however, says GOP colleagues only hurt themselves by trying to break ranks last month. ( read original story ...)
Athletes With Major Business Empires Outside of Sports
Being a professional athlete can easily make you a millionaire, but these sports stars have expanded their wealth by turning those team paychecks into veritable empires. See how these players have ... ( read original story ...)