Regulator Cracks Down on “Debanking” Practices Ensuring Big Banks Respect Customers’ Rights A top banking regulator is taking decisive action to put an end to the era of “debanking,” a practice where big banks deny services to individuals and businesses based on their political beliefs, industry, or ideology. This move comes after numerous instances of […]
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has unveiled Jamaica’s largest ever hurricane recovery and reconstruction program following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which left damages estimated between $6 and $7 billion. The multi phase recovery plan is being hailed as a historic and comprehensive national effort. The initial stages focus on rehabilitating schools, small businesses, and […]
The United States has lifted its embargo on defence trade with Cambodia, a decision that follows a ceasefire agreement recently brokered between Cambodia and Thailand under the supervision of President Donald Trump. The arms ban had been imposed in 2021 by then-President Joe Biden, citing concerns about China’s expanding military presence in Cambodia, along with […]
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to lead the U.S. House of Representatives, announced Thursday that she will not run for reelection in 2026, ending a nearly four-decade career. The 85-year-old lawmaker, first elected in 1987, made her announcement two days after California voters overwhelmingly approved “Proposition 50,” a redistricting effort aimed at flipping five House […]
Vietnam is bracing for further devastation after Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall early Friday along the country’s central coast, bringing torrential rains, fierce winds, and renewed fears of flooding and landslides in regions already battered by weeks of severe weather. The storm, which has already claimed over 140 lives in the Philippines, struck north of Gia […]
Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, one of the foreign hostages killed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks. In a statement issued overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Foreign Ministry reported that Mollel’s remains were identified by forensic experts after being returned […]
India and New Zealand are edging closer to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic cooperation and boosting bilateral trade. New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay confirmed that negotiations have made steady progress, with both nations committed to crafting an agreement that promotes mutual prosperity and creates new opportunities for […]
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has lauded Burkina Faso as a shining example of African liberation and self-determination, following a meeting with President Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou. According to the Burkinabè presidency, Zuma commended the West African nation for its bold stance against neocolonial influence and its commitment to reclaiming Africa’s sovereignty over its […]
At the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for a fairer global system that gives developing nations a stronger voice in international decision making. Addressing world leaders, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s social and economic progress, announcing that the country has successfully reduced its poverty rate by nearly half since 1995 […]
New York City’s Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani wasted no time drawing political battle lines with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the start of what many expect to be a fiery relationship between the outspoken 34 year old progressive and the president whose legacy is deeply tied to the city’s skyline and politics. Speaking to a […]