Chad and Senegal hit back at comments made by President Macron claiming that African countries in the Sahel had “forgotten to say thank you” to France for helping to combat jihadist insurgencies. Both countries have requested in recent months the withdrawal of French troops from their territories as France’s military presence in West Africa continues … Read more
The survey includes ten questions, including ‘How do you assess 2024 and the prospects for 2025’? ‘What do you think about extending the summer season?’ ‘Which digital sales channels do you (still) use?’ ‘What role do Black Friday, sales and sustainable ranges play for you?’ and ‘Where do you currently see the biggest problem areas … Read more
Darren Leon Mckoy announced on Linkedin that Dr. Martens to leave. He started at the company in January 2015 and has been Global Creative Director FTSE 250 since November 2021. During his time, the company has developed from a turnover of 136 million pounds into a billion-dollar company. Mckoy himself made the decision to leave … Read more
The Federal Statistical Office has announced preliminary results for the inflation rate for the last few months. The consumer price index is said to have risen by 2.6% in December 2024 compared to the same month last year. Compared to November 2024, prices have risen by 0.4%. Core inflation, i.e. excluding food and energy, is … Read more
Annapolis, Maryland – Another round of bitter cold swept across the Southern United States on Tuesday after the first significant winter storm of the year blanketed much of the country with snow, ice and wind. The massive storm system also caused disruption in areas of the country that typically escape winter’s wrath, downing trees in … Read more
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and former close aides are on trial charged with devising a pact with late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to illegally fund Sarkozy’s victorious 2007 election bid. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on “selective justice”, “moral duplicity” and the on-going Western financial support for ruthless autocratic regimes across the … Read more
Rescuers were working to reach nine people trapped inside a coal mine in the Indian state of Assam, where three miners are feared dead. Officials said bodies have been seen but teams are still trying to reach them. The miners have been trapped since Monday, but rescue teams could reach them only on Tuesday as … Read more
France on Tuesday is to mark 10 years since the terrorist shooting that targeted satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo will lead commemorations at the newspaper’s former offices, where two al Qaeda-linked gunmen killed a dozen people on January, 2015. Source link
Indonesia on Tuesday welcomed the news of it becoming a formal member of BRICS, which was announced by Brazil on Monday. Founded by Brazil, Russia, India and China, BRICS currently counts ten countries including South Africa, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as its members. Source link
Chainlink (LINK) is one of the “dinosaur cryptocurrencies” that has once again captured the market’s attention since the end of 2024. This resurgence occurred after Donald Trump’s victory in the United States elections, when several long-established assets began trading again at levels not seen in years, experiencing a rebirth driven by growing institutional interest. In … Read more