Category: 3. Business
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IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ towards staff-level agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US on September 4, 2018. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made significant progress towards reaching a Staff-Level… Continue Reading
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Thousands protest in Belgrade in preparation for major anti-government protests planned for Saturday
Tens of thousands of Serbians swarmed the streets of the capital Belgrade in preparation for major anti-government rallies planned to take place over the weekend against populist President Aleksandar Vučić. Continue Reading
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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published in Der Spiegel, Germany, March 7, 2025 | By Chappatte First published on PoliticalCartoons.com, March 8, 2025 | By Bart van Leeuwen First published in Latvijas Avize, Latvia, March 11, 2025 | By Gatis Sluka First published in NZZ am Sonntag, Switzerland, March 9,… Continue Reading
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US stocks enter correction as Tesla crashes amid economic uncertainty
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Russia says it has recaptured Sudzha in the Kursk region from Ukraine
More than 200 people were evacuated from Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow carries out an intense aerial campaign to reclaim the area from Ukraine. Continue Reading
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Does Kyiv think a ceasefire would work?
The BBC has been speaking to people in Kyiv to find out whether people in the Ukrainian capital believe a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending the war with Russia. Ukraine agreed to a plan for a 30-day ceasefire earlier this week, following talks with the United States. Russia’s… Continue Reading
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Starmer tells Putin to ditch ‘delaying tactics’ as UK hosts fresh Ukraine allies call – POLITICO
“We can’t allow President Putin to play games with President Trump’s deal,” Starmer said in a statement released by No. 10 Downing Street Friday evening. “The Kremlin’s complete disregard for President Trump’s ceasefire proposal only serves to demonstrate that Putin is not serious… Continue Reading
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Freeze on PIP disability benefit likely to be dropped after Labour backlash – POLITICO
But the proposed freeze — which would likely require primary legislation — prompted a backlash among MPs when it was leaked to ITV News a week ago. Some spoke out publicly and many more expressed concerns privately. The two people, who requested anonymity to discuss evolving policy,… Continue Reading
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Thousands of Serbian anti government protesters converge on Belgrade for major rally
The Serbian capital was on edge ahead of Saturday’s anti-government rally, with the authorities stepping up efforts to dissuade people from attending. Continue Reading
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Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of trying to “sabotage” diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire. In a post on social media, he urged the US to put more pressure on the Russian president, saying only the “strength of America” could end the war. The… Continue Reading