‘Humiliated’ plus-size model claims Qatar Airways denied her boarding for being ‘too fat for economy’ Airline says woman was kept off plane for being ‘extremely rude and aggressive to check-in staff’ The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
German economy sees stronger growth in 3rd quarter Germany’s economy saw stronger growth in the third quarter than expected as consumer spending picked up following the lifting of pandemic restrictions The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
North East to lead project to boost tourism economy through big events The pilot programme will aim to make the region a 'must visit' destination and takes inspiration from events like this summer's Commonwealth Games Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022
UK voters warm to new leader Sunak, but not to his party In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the bloc The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Russia amps up missile strikes in Ukraine, killing 15 in Kherson Russian strikes on Ukraine this week have left half of Kyiv without electricity, amid cold winter temperatures. In the recently recaptured city of Kherson, 15 civilians died following Russian shelling, according to a city official. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time… France 24 · Nov 25, 2022
Asian shares mixed as investors eye Tokyo inflation data Asian shares are mixed as worries about the regional economy deepen and government data show higher-than-expected inflation in Japan The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
What are dabloons?: Tiktok’s new imaginary economy explained The ‘dabloon revolution’ is all over the social media platform. Here’s everything you need to know The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
Can Malaysia’s Anwar fix corruption, inequality and inflation? Southeast Asian nation’s new leader faces challenges from a falling ringgit to one of Asia’s biggest wealth gaps. Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022
Anwar faces many pitfalls after finally becoming Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, the almost man of Malaysian politics, finally clinched the country’s premiership after decades of waiting. Now, the reformist leader must make sure that he keeps the job. Tribune News Service · Nov 25, 2022
Malaysia's Anwar begins work as PM after polarising election Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim is expected to start discussions on forming his cabinet on Friday as he begins work as prime minister at a challenging time, with the economy slowing and the country deeply split after a close election. Reuters · Nov 25, 2022
High hopes for eatsHUB The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry expects to double the growth of food delivery platform eatsHUB next year in terms of economic value and participating restaurants after the pilot service was launched in May this year. Bangkok Post · Nov 24, 2022
2 Stocks to Buy if You Want Passive Income in 2023 The Fed is likely to slow down its aggressive monetary policy as analysts believe the economy is finally losing momentum and inflation should decline in the next year. Therefore, investors should consider adding fundamentally sound stocks Bristol-Myers (BMY) and ARC Document (ARC) to their portfolios to ensure a stable passive… StockNews.com · Nov 24, 2022
Ukraine recap: targeting power supply earns Russia new title of 'state sponsor of terror' as winter begins to bite Temperatures are falling steadily across Ukraine. The UK’s Met Office forecasts light (but pretty cold) rain in Kyiv for the next day or two followed by snow, snow, snow, as the mercury drops steadily into minus numbers next week. The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022
Jeremy Hunt rejects forecasts on Brexit hit to UK economy The Chancellor also denied that Liz Truss’s mini-budget inflicted long-term damage. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022 Lebanon MPs Again Fail to Elect President despite Economic Crisis Lebanese lawmakers failed for a seventh time Thursday to elect a successor to former president Michel Aoun, even though the vacancy is hampering efforts to rescue the stricken economy. Parliament is split between supporters of the powerful Iran-backed Hezbollah movement and its opponents, neither of whom have a clear majority.…
Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022 Lucrative conferences cancelled and investors forced to go by minibus: What Manchester's rail meltdown is costing the city's economy Senior business leader spells out the damage to local reputation in letter to the Transport Secretary Mark Harper
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022 Ukraine war: how the economy has kept running at a time of bitter conflict November 24 marks nine months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. Despite the expectation of the Kremlin – and many international analysts – Ukraine did not fall within days. It repelled Russia’s advance on the capital Kyiv, turned the tide on the battlefields and has now retaken half of…
Fortune · Nov 24, 2022 Paul Polman: The world needs a Marshall Plan to fight climate change Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever turned climate campaigner, writes about a disappointing COP27–and the promise of business-led solutions.
StockNews.com · Nov 24, 2022 3 Strong Buy Stocks to Continue to Hold Onto in 2023 As the Fed’s aggressive monetary policy resulted in slightly cooled inflation last month, investors are hopeful of smaller rate hikes ahead. However, since a recession is expected to hit the economy next year, we think fundamentally sound stocks Pfizer (PFE), Flowers Foods (FLO), and Xperi (XPER), which are rated Strong…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 Interest rate cut possible if economy demands, says Bank policymaker Deputy governor Dave Ramsden makes comments as CBI snapshot predicts tough winter for UK factories
The Times of India · Nov 24, 2022 Need concentrated global push of millets amid challenges of covid, conflict and climate: S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said a concentrated global push for millets is needed as the three Cs of climate change, Covid-19 and conflict are impacting food security in some way or the other.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 24, 2022 Palestine Incurs $50Bln Economic Losses in Two Decades Additional restrictions imposed on Palestinian development in Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank cost the Palestinian economy an estimated $50 billion between 2000 and 2020, the UN development agency said Tuesday. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in report to the UN General Assembly that extra…
Reuters · Nov 24, 2022 China's COVID infections hit record as economic outlook darkens China reported record high COVID-19 infections on Thursday, with cities nationwide imposing localised lockdowns, mass testing and other curbs that are fuelling frustration and darkening the outlook for the world's second largest economy.
Reuters · Nov 24, 2022 Factbox-Germany's welfare reform plan German lawmakers have agreed a welfare reform to raise unemployment benefit payments and help train people who are out of work, with a view to addressing a skills shortage in Europe's largest economy.
Reuters · Nov 24, 2022 German lawmakers agree welfare reform to boost benefits, training German lawmakers have agreed a welfare reform to raise unemployment benefits and help train people who are out of work, with a view to addressing a skills shortage in Europe's largest economy.