World Archives - Page 179 of 277

The UK’s opposition Labour Party says it will re-nationalise large parts of the country’s rail network if it forms the next government

The UK's opposition Labour Party says it will re-nationalise large parts of the country's rail network if it forms the next government. Labour says it'll happen within 5 years if it wins the election, and will be the biggest rail reforms in the UK in a generation. The government says the plans are unworkable and uncosted. But Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says passengers will benefit.

25 April, 2024

Business / Economics

Japan’s government is reaffirming it’s prepared to act on the yen if it continues to devalue

Japan’s government is reaffirming it’s prepared to act on the yen if it continues to devalue. The currency slipped past 155 to the US dollar for the first time in 34 years on Wednesday. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

25 April, 2024

World

Judge to make decision on Trump gag order

Donald Trump has again claimed that the gag order imposed on him by the judge overseeing his criminal hush money case is unconstitutional. At a hearing on Tuesday prosecutors accused the former president of violating the order 11 times during recent weeks. Judge Juan Mercan is yet to make a ruling on whether Trump's actions warrant a fine or even prison time. William Denselow reports from New York.

25 April, 2024

World

More U.S students walk out of lectures in support of Palestinians

Students are continuing to walk out of lectures across the U.S on Wednesday, in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The past week has seen demonstrations on campuses from New York City to California - demanding universities boycott Israel. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia University.

25 April, 2024

World

The European Commission has launched an investigation into China’s market for medical devices

The European Commission has launched an investigation into China's market for medical devices. The probe is the latest flare-up in trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing. Our Europe Correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

25 April, 2024

Namibia

King of Belgium to Visit Namibia, Focusing on Energy Sector Engagements

From April 29th to May 3rd, the King of Belgium, Philippe, is scheduled to visit Namibia. His agenda includes discussions with President Nangolo Mbumba and engagements with stakeholders in the Energy sector in the Erongo Region. Salomei Hei, Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, provided details on the visit.

25 April, 2024

World

U.S president Biden signs foreign aid/Tik Tok bill

U.S president Joseph Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on social media app TikTok. It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts. Kate Fisher reports from Washington

25 April, 2024

Environment

Asia was the most disaster-affected region in 2023

Asia remains the world's most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate, and water-related hazards. According to UN News, storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organisation revealed on Tuesday.

24 April, 2024

Business / Economics

ByteDance given nine months to divest TikTok amid data concerns

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and funding to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on the social media app TikTok. It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. Separately, the BBC reports that TikTok says it will challenge in court an "unconstitutional" […]

24 April, 2024