Finance
The French government has requested an extension from the European Commission for submitting its plan to reduce the public deficit, originally due by September 20. This request aims to ensure the plan's alignment with the 2025 finance bill. France, under EU disciplinary proceedings for excessive deficit, faces potential
Finance
Germany's manufacturing orders rose by 2.9 percent in July 2024 compared to the previous month, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This growth marks the second consecutive month of rising orders, following a revised 4.6 percent increase in June. The increase was primarily driven by
Politics
Brazil's Supreme Court has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, to appoint a legal representative for the platform in Brazil or face a nationwide suspension of its operations. This directive from Justice Alexandre de Moraes comes amid an ongoing dispute
Business
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index increased to 103.3 in August from an upwardly revised 101.9 in July. This rise indicates an improvement in consumers' outlook for the future, with short-term expectations for income, business, and the job market also seeing an uptick. However, there
Business
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million ($324 million) for transferring the personal data of European drivers to U.S. servers without adequate protection, violating the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPA's investigation found that Uber failed to secure
Business
The UAE's non-oil foreign trade reached a record high of AED1.395 trillion in the first half of 2024, marking an 11.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This milestone was highlighted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler
Business
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that allows users to use unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers, aiming to enhance privacy and control over who can contact them. The feature is currently being tested on both Android and iOS platforms. Alongside usernames, WhatsApp is also introducing an
Finance
The San Angelo Independent School District (SAISD) Board of Trustees has approved a Tax Rate Election, known as Proposition A, for the November 5, 2024, ballot. Voters will be asked to approve or disapprove a tax rate of 81.231 cents. Notably, the tax rate will remain unchanged for homeowners
Politics
Malaysia's potential entry into BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is anticipated to enhance economic collaboration with India. Founder of the ASEAN-India Business Council, Datuk Ramesh Kodammal, highlighted that this move aligns with shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region, positioning Malaysia as