Pakistan’s Drop in World Happiness Report 2025: Key Insights and Comparisons
Pakistan's happiness ranking has fallen to 109th in the World Happiness Report 2025, still outperforming regional neighbors India (118th) and...
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Shell Plans Natural Gas Exports from Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago by 2026
Shell intends to export natural gas from Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago by 2026, leveraging Venezuela's reserves to enhance regional...
Ethiopia Implements New Tax to Address Funding Gap After USAID Suspension
Ethiopia has implemented a new tax for workers to mitigate the financial shortfall caused by the suspension of USAID funding....
Trump Considers Extension of Chevron’s Sanction Waiver for Venezuela
President Trump is considering extending Chevron's sanction waiver for Venezuela, following a meeting with oil executives. The potential shift reflects...
Bank of Ghana Clarifies MTN MoMo’s Licensing Status for Cross-Border Transactions
The Bank of Ghana confirmed that MTN MoMo is unauthorized for cross-border transactions with Nigeria. In contrast, Brij Fintech Ghana...
Geopolitical Tensions Surge as CK Hutchison Sells Panama Canal Ports to BlackRock
CK Hutchison has sold its Panama Canal ports to BlackRock for $23 billion, drawing sharp criticism from China. This divestment...
CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal Ports Sale to BlackRock Triggers Chinese Backlash
CK Hutchison's sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock has incited severe criticism from China. The $23 billion deal heightens...
Brazil’s Lula Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle Class Amid Low Approval Ratings
Brazil's Lula proposes an income tax exemption for workers earning under BRL5,000 to fulfill a campaign pledge and address low...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Argentina Celebrates Approval of IMF Agreement
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Argentina has welcomed the recent IMF agreement ratification by the Chamber of Deputies as...
Namibia’s Economy Grows to N$245 Billion in 2024, Despite Industry Contractions
Namibia's economy expanded to N$245.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of N$16.2 billion from 2023. The growth rate declined...
