21.11.2024 11:43 Japan Cabinet to OK 39 tril. yen economic package to ease price pain Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet is set to approve a 39 trillion yen ($252 billion) economic package to support consumer spending as disposable incomes continue to be whittled away by resurgent prices, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
The economic stimulus will include subsidies to offset high electricity, gas and gasoline prices and deliver cash handouts to low-income households.
Read full story here21.11.2024 12:00Desi Lydic Says Trump is Picking Mascots, Not Leaders The Daily Show host said Trump could do worse than an actual doctor like Dr. Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Im impressed he didnt pick Dr Pepper.21.11.2024 12:01Worlds conflict zones increased by two-thirds in past three years, report reveals Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity IndexThe proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% equivalent to nearly double the size of India over the past three years, according to a new report.Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East and a conflict corridor around Africas Sahel region have seen wars and unrest spread and intensify since 2021, according to the latest Conflict Intensity Index (CII), published by risk analysts Verisk Maplecroft. Continue reading... ... 21.11.2024 12:39Asia markets fall as investors assess Nvidia results; Adani Group companies plunge Traders in the region are watching tech stocks in the wake of Nvidia's stellar results, while stocks related to billionaire Gautam Adani tanked.21.11.2024 12:45Basketball: Yuki Kawamura records 1st double-double in G-League Japanese Olympic men's basketball star Yuki Kawamura scored 15 points and dished 16 assists for his first double-double in the developmental G-League as he marshaled the Memphis Hustle to a 123-118 win over the visiting Osceola Magic on Wednesday.
The point guard shot 3-from-8 from three-point range while providing several sharp passes into and around the paint during 31 minutes on the court. He delivered several assists to the game's high scorer, big man Colin Castleton, who had 26 points.
Read full story here21.11.2024 12:57CNBC Daily Open: Could Nvidias greatest obstacle be itself? Theres a concept called the hedonic treadmill," which theorizes as people achieve success, their expectations rise. Nvidia seems a victim of this. 21.11.2024 13:00How Sabrina Carpenter Started a Brooklyn Church Battle Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello is in hot water with his diocese. Prosecutors are looking into his dealings with the New York City mayors top adviser. It all started with Sabrina Carpenter.21.11.2024 14:10BREAKING NEWS: 6% of Nissan employees in U.S. to retire early BREAKING NEWS: 6% of Nissan employees in U.S. to retire early
==KyodoRead full story here21.11.2024 14:22Musk plans to slash US federal spending, possibly including from defense budget The Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed together by Trump to head a 'Department of Government Efficiency,' are taking aim at the usual Republican targets, from the Environmental Protection Agency to Planned Parenthood, while sharply criticizing the Pentagon.21.11.2024 14:26Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in hospital after methanol poisoning in Laos A New Zealand citizen is also ill, while a US citizen has died following a suspected mass poisoning event in the town of Vang ViengGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne teen Bianca Jones has died from methanol poisoning in a Thai hospital, a week after the Melbourne teen and her best friend fell ill while travelling in neighbouring Laos.Anthony Albanese confirmed the 19-year-olds death on Thursday, after her parents travelled to Thailand to be with her. Continue reading... ... 21.11.2024 14:36War in Ukraine: US criticized for authorizing supply of antipersonnel mines to Kyiv Washington justified its decision by citing a change of tactics on the part of the Russians. Volodymyr Zelensky considers these controversial weapons 'very important' to stopping Russian assaults.21.11.2024 14:55Transgender woman wins record payout in China after electroshock treatment Case marks first time a trans person has successfully challenged use of such conversion practices in countryA transgender woman in China has won a record amount of compensation from a hospital that subjected her to several sessions of electroshock conversion practices without her consent.Changli county peoples court in Qinhuangdao, a city in Hebei, approved a 60,000 yuan (?6,552) award to Linger, a 28-year-old performance artist who was recorded male at birth but identifies as a woman. LGBTQ+ activists described the award, approved on 31 October, as a victory for trans rights in China. Continue reading... ... 21.11.2024 15:00Abused Workers in Indias Sugar Industry Face Worse Fates if They Quit Why would anyone stay in a job where abuse is rampant and women are coerced into hysterectomies? Because the cost of escaping Indias cane fields is often even higher.21.11.2024 15:106% of Nissan employees in U.S. to retire early in restructuring Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it expects some 6 percent, or around 1,000, of its employees in the United States to retire early by the end of the year as the Japanese automaker proceeds with global restructuring efforts.
The struggling automaker had about 17,000 employees in the world's second-biggest auto market as of the end of March, according to a company filing.
Read full story here21.11.2024 15:13A G20 in Rio for nothing, except for China Presided over by Lula with neither a ruckus nor any notable results, the summit held in Brazil above all enabled Chinese President Xi Jinping to assert himself on the Latin American scene, in the face of Joe Biden weakened by Donald Trump's imminent return.21.11.2024 15:26Police Report Offers Graphic Details of Sexual Assault Claim Against Hegseth President-elect Donald J. Trumps choice for defense secretary was never charged with a crime and vehemently denied to the police that a sexual encounter was coerced.21.11.2024 15:28Sumo: Former yokozuna, popular TV pundit Kitanofuji dies at 82 Former yokozuna and 10-time Emperor's Cup winner Kitanofuji, who also mentored two grand champions, including the legendary Chiyonofuji, before becoming a popular TV sumo pundit, died on Nov. 12, Japan Sumo Association officials said Thursday. He was 82.
The Hokkaido native, whose real name was Katsuaki Takezawa, made his debut in 1957 and thrived on overarm throw and outside leg trip techniques, reaching the exalted rank after the 1970 New Year meet along with his rival Tamanoshima, later Tamanoumi, who unexpectedly died a year later.
Read full story here21.11.2024 15:32MSF aid workers heartbroken as charity forced to halt services in Haitian capital after repeated attacks For the first time in over 30 years M?dicins Sans Fronti?res halts activity leaving 2 million people in Port-au-Prince without vital healthcareM?decins Sans Fronti?res (MSF) has said its aid workers are heartbroken after the medical NGO was forced to suspend all of its healthcare services in Port-au-Prince for the first time in three decades, leaving Haitians in the violence-ravaged capital without a critical lifeline.The international non-profit said it had no choice but to halt all operations on Wednesday after staff were repeatedly attacked and received death threats from armed vigilantes and the national police. Continue reading... ... 21.11.2024 15:45Sumo: Hoshoryu, Kotozakura tie for lead as Takanosho takes 2nd loss Front-running ozeki Hoshoryu and Kotozakura moved into a two-way tie at 11-1 on Thursday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament after fellow overnight leader Takanosho stumbled in his pursuit of a maiden title.
Hoshoryu overwhelmed komusubi Shodai, Kotozakura pushed out sekiwake Daieisho, while sixth-ranked maegashira Takanosho (10-2) was driven over the edge by sekiwake Kirishima on Day 12 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Read full story here21.11.2024 16:03Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea Vladimir Putin also presented a lion to Pyongyang Zoo, one of the more than 70 animals he sent as an emblem of the deepening friendship between the two nations.21.11.2024 16:03French lawmakers approve creation of France-Palestine friendship group The Assembl?e Nationale's bureau, which is dominated by the left, approved the move. The aim of friendship groups is to participate in the development of parliamentary diplomacy by creating links with foreign parliaments.21.11.2024 16:21Trumps Tariffs We explore his promise to impose a charge on foreign products entering the U.S.21.11.2024 16:24Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol with American among four tourists dead An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days.21.11.2024 16:35Ukraine fires its first British Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory The strike, using at least 12 missiles, targeted the Russian village of Marino on Wednesday afternoon.21.11.2024 16:37BREAKING NEWS: Japan defense chief warns China not to repeat airspace breach BREAKING NEWS: Japan defense chief warns China not to repeat airspace breach
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==KyodoRead full story here21.11.2024 16:57Could RFK Jr, Trumps presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines? RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.21.11.2024 16:58Bidens last-minute permission to strike deep inside Russia divides Europe Britain and France have long agitated for a more aggressive posture, but Germany still refuses to give Taurus missiles.21.11.2024 17:00Alabama prepares for its third nitrogen gas execution An Alabama inmate convicted in a 1994 murder is poised to die Thursday in the state's third nitrogen hypoxia execution this year.21.11.2024 17:20ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-defense minister Gallant and Hamas chief The arrests target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas's military chief, Mohammed Deif.21.11.2024 17:23A Siberian tiger bit a man and remains on the loose in China Authorities in northern China are searching for a wild tiger, after it attacked two men and left one of them needing surgery.21.11.2024 17:35British mining executives held in Mali freed after $160m deal to settle tax dispute Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two employees had been held since 9 NovemberBusiness live latest updatesThree British mining executives who had been detained by the government of Mali have been released and are safe and well, days after agreeing to pay $160m to settle a tax dispute.Resolute Mining, an Australian company, said on Thursday its chief executive, Terence Holohan, and two other employees, who had been held in the country since 9 November, have been freed. Continue reading... ... Страницы: 653654655656657658659660661662663664665666667668669670671672673674675676677678679680681682683684685686687688689690691692693