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US Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits in Washington to try and overturn last week’s decision by the Biden administration to block their planned merger. In a scathing statement, the steelmakers accused the outgoing president of making the move for political gain. They also sued the USW and Cleveland-Cliffs for colluding to kill the deal … Read more
Four young Kenyan men who disappeared last month in a spate of abductions targeting government critics were released on Monday, local media and rights groups said. The kidnappings have dominated news and political discussions in recent weeks, with at least six young men disappearing over the Christmas holidays. Source link
The US Federal Reserve Board said today that Michael Barr will step down as vice president of banking supervision, although he will continue his duties as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, meaning there will be no new vacancy. on the seven-member board of governors. As the Federal Reserve’s chief banking regulator, … Read more
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who claims victory in last year’s presidential election against incumbent Nicolas Maduro, met US President Joe Biden on Monday. After the White House meeting, Gonzalez said he had a “long, productive and cordial conversation” with Biden. “Of course, we thanked the United States government for the support it has given … Read more
highlights Donald Trump praised Italy’s PM Meloni.Meloni shared a photo of his meeting with Trump.Possible discussion on the arrest of Italian journalist in Iran. Washington. US President-elect Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her a “wonderful woman” when she visited his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. He told the people present … Read more
China is aiming for a more orthodox monetary policy, which could catalyze bitcoin adoption. Different listed companies announced their own strategic reserves of BTC. According to bitcoin (BTC) investor Bill Miller, everything indicates that China will be the country that promotes a new bullish rally in bitcoin, due to a series of changes in its … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt departure of his finance minister. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks to Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute. She says that a … Read more
Troubled US Steel and Japanese giant Nippon Steel jointly filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging outgoing President Joe Biden’s decision to block their takeover deal. Both companies accused the Biden administration of “illegal interference” in the transaction. In an anticipated move, Biden blocked the deal last Friday after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the … Read more
Amidst rallying support for far-right Tommy Robinson and a U-turn on support for Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, Elon Musk’s latest intervention into British politics involves a new barrage of insults against PM Sir Keir Starmer. Musk accuses Starmer of being “complicit” in covering up a national child sex abuse scandal a decade ago, though Starmer … Read more
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory was officially certified without opposition on Monday in a ceremony led by outgoing Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Source link