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economy

IMF Lowers Economic Growth Forecast for MENA Region to 2.6% Amid Global Tensions

IMF cuts MENA 2025 growth forecast to 2.6%, citing global trade wars and declining oil prices. ...Read more

#imf, #mena, #economicforecast, #oilprices

politics

Revelations Expose U.S. Government's Internal Disputes Over Ukraine Peace Proposals

Leaked documents reveal U.S. officials' split on Ukraine peace strategies, highlighting policy complexities amid ongoing war. ...Read more

#ukraine, #russia, #usgovernment, #NATO, #internationallaw

industry

UBS Appoints Kelvin Quezada as Managing Director in Strategic M&A Expansion

UBS hires former Barclays exec to strengthen U.S. investment banking amid competitive industry shift. ...Read more

#ubs, #investmentbanking, #mergersandacquisitions, #leadership

health

WHO Launches 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' Campaign to Combat Maternal and Newborn Mortality

WHO's global campaign targets maternal and newborn health to reduce preventable deaths, focusing on investment, care access, and empowerment. ...Read more

#who, #maternalhealth, #newborncare, #globalhealth, #un

technology

Aurora Innovation Launches First Commercial Driverless Trucking Service in Texas

Aurora Innovation debuts its autonomous commercial trucking service with a successful driverless delivery in Texas, marking a major technology milestone. ...Read more

#aurorainnovation, #driverless, #autonomoustrucking, #technology, #texas

technology

World Expands into U.S. Market with Iris-Scanning Devices to Combat AI Scams

World, co-founded by Sam Altman, deploys biometric iris scanners in US cities amidst rising AI scams, partnering with Match Group and Razer. ...Read more

#technology, #biometrics, #ai, #security, #usmarket

us

University of California Employees Launch Strike Over Labor Practices

UC employees initiate major strike over unfair labor practices and wage concerns, affecting campuses and medical centers. ...Read more

#universityofcalifornia, #laborstrike, #afscme, #upte, #wageconcerns

weather

Severe Weather Triggers Fatal Flooding in Oklahoma and Texas

Deadly storms cause flooding in Oklahoma and Texas, prompting evacuations and travel disruptions amid continued weather warnings. ...Read more

#weather, #oklahoma, #texas, #flooding, #severeweather

world

India to Include Comprehensive Caste Data in Upcoming Census for First Time Since 1931

India's 2025 census to include detailed caste data, marking a historic shift after nearly a century, impacting socio-economic and political dynamics. ...Read more

#india, #castecensus, #socioeconomics, #politics

economy

Bank of Japan Revises Economic Forecasts Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

The Bank of Japan has cut its growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing U.S. tariffs under Trump. This impacts yen and bond yields. ...Read more

#bankofjapan, #usatariffs, #economicforecast, #globaltrade

economy

Investors Turn to Asian Equities Amid Signs of US Recession

As the U.S. faces economic challenges, Asian equities offer stability and growth, attracting global investors seeking alternatives. ...Read more

#economy, #recession, #asianmarkets, #investing

us

WorldPride 2025 Returns to Washington, D.C., Marking 50 Years of Pride

Washington, D.C. to host WorldPride 2025, celebrating 50 years of Pride with diverse events and global participation. ...Read more

#worldpride2025, #lgbtq, #washingtondc, #pridefestival

economy

UK Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Car Finance Commission Legality

The UK Supreme Court will address the legality of undisclosed car finance commissions, a case with industry-wide implications. ...Read more

#uk, #finance, #supremecourt, #consumerprotection

politics

South Korea's Supreme Court Reinstates Charges Against Presidential Frontrunner

Supreme Court's ruling threatens Lee Jae-myung's candidacy amid South Korea's political instability. ...Read more

#southkorea, #supremecourt, #leejaemyung, #election

industry

Adani Defence Acquires Air Works India for β‚Ή400 Crore

Adani Defence expands in MRO sector by acquiring Air Works India for β‚Ή400 crore, boosting civil and defense aviation capabilities. ...Read more

#adani, #defence, #mro, #aviation, #india