Nigeria’s central bank weakened the naira for the third time this year as the regulator struggles to stem demand for dollars amid lower than anticipated foreign-currency inflows. The Abuja-based central bank adjusted the rate licensed bureau de change operators can sell the local currency to 392 naira per dollar from […]
Read moreThis American State Has More COVID-19 Cases Than All but 10 Nations
Ten nations worldwide have over 1.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. One U.S. state, Texas, has 1,247,065. Cases added each day in Texas continue to accelerate, and the total could certainly reach 1.5 million in December. The fact that the Texas figure is so high compared with most nations around […]
Read moreMusical Instrument Retailer Guitar Center Files For Bankruptcy
Guitar Center Inc., a retailer of musical instruments, lessons, repairs and rentals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, aiming to significantly reduce its debt and continue its business amid ongoing struggles following the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which operates nearly 300 stores across the U.S., expects to complete the […]
Read moreUAE Condems Iranian Scientist Assassination as Threat to Peace
In this article The United Arab Emirates condemned the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, describing the attack as a “crime” that could increase tensions across the region. The denunciation late Sunday was significant both because of the historically strained relations between Sunni Gulf Arab states and Shiite Iran, […]
Read moreSEISS date: Are applications for third self-employed grant open?
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has undergone many changes since it was brought in back in March. The amount of the third SEISS grant has changed repeatedly, […]
Read moreBrexit trade talks enter ‘last leg’ with no-deal deadline just weeks away
Both sides need to reach new trade arrangements and rectify them in their respective parliaments before the end of the year. Failure to achieve that could lead to a no-deal scenario — higher costs and barriers for exporters on both sides. The major sticking points remain over fishing, competition policy […]
Read moreDominion server crash delays recount in Georgia’s Fulton County: report
Trump plans to campaign in Georgia for GOP candidates in crucial January runoffs Washington Examiner political reporter Emily Larson reacts to President Trump planning to campaign in Georgia for GOP candidates in January runoffs. Election officials in Georgia’s Fulton County told a local news outlet Sunday that a newly purchased Dominion Voting […]
Read moreThe 290+ best Cyber Monday 2020 deals and sales
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. This year, Cyber Monday falls on November 30, during which you can expect to see major players like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy to drop tons of excellent deals alongside retail startups we […]
Read more'Outrageous' and 'repugnant': Australia demands apology from China over doctored tweet
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has demanded an apology from the Chinese government. Lijian Zhao, a spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, earlier tweeted the fake image of an Australian soldier holding a knife to the throat of a child. Morrison said his government has also asked Twitter to take […]
Read moreH.K. Doctor Is Cleared in Massive Securities Fraud Probe
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog has failed to secure convictions in its largest-ever investigation after a key figure in the city’s so-called nefarious networks was cleared of charges. Cho Kwai-chee, founder of Hong Kong’s largest private health-care group, was found not guilty of defrauding the stock exchange and investors in financial […]
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