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Geopolitics on Telecom: Do Political Tensions Drive Technological Advancements or Hinder Progress? 

In today’s digital age, the availability and reliability of telecommunications services are important to the functioning of modern societies. The impact of geopolitics on telecom infrastructure cannot be ignored. While it’s true that political tensions and conflicts can lead to advancement restrictions, disruptions and challenges in the telecom industry, they also drive a sense of […]

Dollar Weakens as Inflation Data Lifts Euro

The U.S. dollar fell to a 1-week low against the euro on Thursday as German inflation data helped lift the common currency and as concerns over the banking sector receded. Inflation eased significantly in Germany in March on the back of lower energy prices but was above forecasts, adding pressure on the European Central Bank […]

Wells Fargo to Pay $97 Million for Sanctions Compliance Failures

Wells Fargo & Co will pay fines of about $97.8 million for inadequate oversight of its compliance risks, enabling the apparent violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran, Syria and Sudan, federal authorities said on Thursday. The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the bank’s deficient oversight enabled it […]

China Calls U.S Debt Trap Accusation ‘Irresponsible'

 China on Thursday called remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen “irresponsible” and “unreasonable” after Yellen said Beijing’s lending activities leave developing countries “trapped in debt.” Yellen on Wednesday said she was concerned by some of China’s activities globally, particularly its lending to developing countries. She told U.S. lawmakers in a hearing that Washington was […]

Meta to Give EU Users More Options for Data Handling

Meta Platforms Inc said on Thursday it would change the legal basis on how Facebook and Instagram use personal data to target advertising in the European Union, after the bloc’s privacy regulator fined it for alleged breaches in January. The move, Meta said, will give EU users more options around how their data is handled […]

German Inflation Eases Less Than Expected in March

German inflation eased significantly in March on the back of lower energy prices but still came in above forecast, adding to pressure on the European Central Bank to further tighten its monetary policy. German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, rose by an annual 7.8% in March, preliminary data from the […]

South African Catastrophes, Power Woes Signal End of Cheap Insurance

Three major jolts in as many years coupled with the once unthinkable possibility of a power grid collapse have spooked reinsurers in South Africa, spelling an end to cheap coverage in the continent’s most developed insurance market. Insurance premiums are climbing worldwide on the back of rising inflation and interest rate hikes. But reinsurance rates […]

Oil Stable on Mixed Drivers; Market Eyes Iraq Exports

Oil was nearly steady on Thursday as a surprise drop in U.S. crude stockpiles offset a smaller-than-expected cut to Russian supplies, while investors closely watched developments on Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports. Brent crude futures fell 5 cents, or 0.1%, to $78.23 a barrel at 0630 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose 12 cents, or […]

UN Votes to Ask World Court to Rule on National Climate Obligations

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Wednesday to pass a resolution asking the world’s top court to define the obligations of states to combat climate change, a legal opinion that could drive countries to take stronger measures and clarify international law. The historic resolution seeking an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice […]

Exclusive - Ex-CEO of Binance’s US Firm Has Enlisted Lawyer for US Investigations

A former chief executive of Binance’s de-facto U.S. subsidiary has enlisted a former federal prosecutor and top cop at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to represent her in the U.S. government’s investigations into the giant cryptocurrency exchange, a person with direct knowledge told Reuters. Catherine Coley, who launched Binance.US in 2019 and left suddenly two […]