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2h ago

Bank of Japan raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years

The central bank of the world’s fourth-largest economy raised short-term interest rates to around 0% to 0.1% from -0.1%, ending the world’s last negative rates regime.
japan financial economy yen currency
japan financial economy yen currency
14h ago

In Cuba, hundreds take to the streets in rare protests as economic crisis deepens

In widely circulated videos on social media, Cubans chanted, “We are hungry,” as well as called for electricity and food.
A woman uses her mobile phone in downtown Havana, Cuba, March 17, 2024.
A woman uses her mobile phone in downtown Havana, Cuba, March 17, 2024.

In the room with Putin as the Russian leader basked in his stage-managed victory

While the result offered little surprise, the Russian leader did make rare news at his triumphant post-election news conference in response to an NBC News question.
Putin Russian Election Moscow
Putin Russian Election Moscow
21h ago

Putin says he agreed to idea of swapping Alexei Navalny for prisoners held in the West

In response to an NBC News question, the Russian leader said the deal would have included prohibition on Navalny's return.
Vladimir Putin during an interview
Vladimir Putin during an interview
22h ago

Man falls to his death from a hot-air balloon in Australia

The hot-air balloon took off from Melbourne’s northern suburbs early in the morning and was in the air for about 30 minutes before the man fell from the basket.
A man has fallen to his death from a hot-air balloon as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second largest city.
A man has fallen to his death from a hot-air balloon as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second largest city.
22h ago

Uber pays $178 million to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers

A law firm representing 8,000 taxi and hire car drivers said they suffered financial losses due to Uber’s aggressive entry into the market in 2012.
Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, lawyers said on March 18 after settling a gruelling legal battle. More than 8,000 taxi drivers and hire car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, arguing they lost substantial income when Uber entered Australia in 2012.
Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, lawyers said on March 18 after settling a gruelling legal battle. More than 8,000 taxi drivers and hire car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, arguing they lost substantial income when Uber entered Australia in 2012.

Putin extends his rule over Russia, claiming landslide win after election with no real opposition

The Russian leader received 87.3% of the vote, authorities said Monday after more than 99.9% of ballots had been counted in an election orchestrated by the Kremlin to legitimize Putin's rule.
Vladimir Putin Russian Election
Vladimir Putin Russian Election
1d ago

India announces dates for the world’s biggest election

The seven-stage election process will start April 19 and last until June 1, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi projected to win a third straight term.
India will hold the world’s largest general elections starting in April, with nearly a billion people set to vote over more than a month.
India will hold the world’s largest general elections starting in April, with nearly a billion people set to vote over more than a month.
1d ago

First charter flight with U.S. citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami

The flight, carrying more than 30 U.S. citizens, was chartered by the government as gang violence grips Haiti.
The first evacuation flight out of Cap-Haitien, Haiti, landed at Miami International Airport on March 17, 2024.
The first evacuation flight out of Cap-Haitien, Haiti, landed at Miami International Airport on March 17, 2024.
1d ago

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with rivals

Multiple short-range ballistic missiles were fired days after the end of U.S.-South Korean military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.
Image: TOPSHOT-NKOREA-DEFENCE-MILITARY
Image: TOPSHOT-NKOREA-DEFENCE-MILITARY
1d ago

Early returns show Putin has nearly 88% of the vote in election where opposition was stifled

Putin is poised to extend his nearly quarter-century of rule for six more years after a relentless crackdown on dissent.
Putin End Of Year Press Conference
Putin End Of Year Press Conference

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