Swiss parliamentary panel seeks easing of export controls on weaponry
A parliamentary committee in Switzerland has recommended easing export controls for Swiss-made war materiel to help prop up the domestic defense industry
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In major climate step, EPA proposes 1st limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Biden administration is proposing new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, its most ambitious effort yet to reduce planet-warming pollution from the nation’s second-largest contributor to climate change
1970-01-01 08:00
Czech government proposes measures to keep ballooning deficit under control
Czech citizens will likely pay more for beer and medicine while businesses will face higher corporate taxes as part of a government package of dozens of measures designed to keep the ballooning budget deficit under control
1970-01-01 08:00
Hot employment market shows signs of cooling
The hot jobs market has been defying a weakening economy and confounding the Federal Reserve for months, but now shows signs of cooling
1970-01-01 08:00
Long-haul carrier Emirates sees highest-ever profit in 2022 of $2.9B after pandemic grounded flights
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it saw its most-profitable year ever in 2022, earning $2.9 billion after bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic shutting down global aviation
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Nissan reports surging profit amid strong sales, easing chip crunch
Japanese automaker Nissan is reporting a seven-fold surge in January-March profit and forecasting strong sales for this fiscal year riding on the popularity of its new model offerings
1970-01-01 08:00
How Europe is building artificial intelligence guardrails
Authorities around the world are racing to draw up rules for artificial intelligence, including in the European Union, where draft legislation faces a pivotal moment
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao to stop publishing political cartoon Zunzi after government complaints
A Hong Kong newspaper will stop publishing works by the city’s most prominent political cartoonist after his drawings drew government complaints
1970-01-01 08:00
Lower Tokyo Office Vacancies Give Relief to Market After Covid
Tokyo’s office vacancy rate fell in April, offering temporary relief to landlords as cities around the globe struggle
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South Korea to lift quarantine mandate for COVID-19 and end testing recommendation for travelers
South Korea will drop its COVID-19 quarantine requirements and end testing recommendations for international arrivals starting June 1
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Amazon to receive $1 billion in tax breaks in eastern Oregon for new data centers
Officials in a rural county in northeastern Oregon have voted to give tax breaks worth an estimated $1 billion to Amazon for five more data centers there
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Why Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, other celebrities want to buy the Ottawa Senators
Multiple celebrities are in the mix for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators
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