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Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls
A deluge of cheap imports has undercut stocks accumulated under the protectionist Assad regimeFinancial Times - 1d -
Indian economy and business: your questions answered
In today’s newsletter: unemployment, education, AI policy and moreFinancial Times - 3d -
It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval
A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.
The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Mavericks' Anthony Davis 'making good progress,' will miss another 2 weeks with left adductor strain
Davis suffered the injury in his Mavericks debut on Feb. 8.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs
The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.MarketWatch - 3d -
📸 Arsenal youngster makes unwanted Premier League history 😨
With Arsenal's scoreline reading 1-0 to West Ham in front of the home crowd at the Emirates, boss Mikel Arteta turned to his bench to try and change the outcome of the match. That meant bringing on ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.The New York Times - 3d -
The Lunar Economy Is Coming
The launch of the Blue Ghost module, scheduled to land on the moon early next month, is a key step in creating an Earth–moon supply chain.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling
Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall
Israel ready to resume fighting if there is no progress in crucial talks this week, reports say. Israel is seeking to extend the first stage of the ceasefire agreement in the war with Hamas in Gaza ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Gaza ceasefire talks stall, as Egypt proposes long-term reconstruction plan
Israel had agreed partial troop withdrawal by 9 March, but start of second phase of truce hits impasse. Talks aimed at maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza hit an impasse in Cairo on Saturday over ...The Guardian - 1d -
Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?
Confusion surrounding the TikTok ban last month has pushed creators to seek more stable ways to earn.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
One Tech Tip: Getting a lot of unwanted phone calls? Here are ways to stop them
Unwanted phone calls are out of controlABC News - 4d -
Missing Australian member of Islamic State found alive in Syrian prison
Exclusive: Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, who left Australia in 2015, is being held in Panorama prison, a detention centre for accused IS members run by the SDF. An Australian member of Islamic State who was ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Syrian refugee arrested after stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial
A series of assaults by foreign nationals has fuelled debate about migration ahead of Sunday’s electionFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
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The Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprising
DAMASCUS, Syria — It was a small act of teenage defiance that sparked a revolution, a moment forever inscribed in Syrian history.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the insurgent group that led the ouster of former President Bashar Assad to “enter the area south of ...ABC News - Feb. 23 -
Israeli jets strike Syrian targets after vow to demilitarise country’s south
Fresh wave of attacks launched on what Israel says are military sitesFinancial Times - 5d -
Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.The New York Times - 1d -
Doge versus business
Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attackFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
As Truce Talks Stall, Fears Mount for Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 500 Days
“I was in Gaza. I survived. Keith survived. Others will not,” said Aviva Siegel, who with her husband was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. She urged the Israeli government to secure the release of ...The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trulieve, Curaleaf and Green Thumb launch hemp-based THC drinks as cannabis reforms stall
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. on Wednesday became the third large U.S. cannabis company to launch a line of beverages containing the intoxicant THC, as efforts to legalize cannabis on the federal level ...MarketWatch - 4d -
What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy
The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 6d -
The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court
Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...CBS News - 2d -
Pope critical but 'in good humour' in hospital
The pontiff is in good humour and eating normally though he remains "critical", Vatican sources say.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
The good, the bad and the ugly of earnings statements
Too often companies bewilder readers by lapsing into corporate jargon or abbreviationsFinancial Times - 5d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 6d -
Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite
Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.The New York Times - 2h -
'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'
One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.BBC News - 5d -
Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark
An artist in Denmark is seeking to raise awareness of the suffering caused by modern pig production with an art installation that includes three piglets starving to deathABC News - 2d -
Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine
European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.The New York Times - 1d -
UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countriesABC News - Feb. 20 -
‘A dream come true’: Syrian twin actors return home after 14 years of exile in France
For the 41-year-old brothers, returning to their flat is bittersweet. Their apartment was more than just a home. It was once a stage, a space where they performed original theatre plays away from ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
US officials say senior al-Qaeda affiliate leader killed in Syrian strike
A U.S. airstrike killed a senior al-Qaeda-affiliated leader in Northwest Syria last month, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that its forces targeted ...The Hill - 1d
