Dockworkers Strike Threatens Holiday Shopping: Overview and Implications
A looming dockworkers' strike could disrupt U.S. ports and affect holiday shopping, leading to potential shortages and price increases. The...
economics
Worldcoin Expands Services in Response to AI Concerns, Introducing Face Auth
Worldcoin has expanded its biometric verification services to Guatemala, Poland, and Malaysia, introducing a new Face Auth feature for its...
Rubis Experiences Strong Growth Due to Caribbean Operations, Despite Challenges in Haiti
Rubis reported strong growth in the Caribbean, primarily due to success in Jamaica and Guyana, achieving a 14% increase in...
Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Mine Faces €800 Million Royalty Dispute in DRC
Glencore's Kamoto Copper Company in the DRC is embroiled in a €800 million dispute over unpaid royalties with local tax...
Egypt-Turkiye Détente Tested by Ongoing Libyan Crisis
The detente between Egypt and Turkiye marks a significant development following a decade-long rift, characterized by reciprocal presidential visits. The...
Indonesia Endures Cyberattack: LockBit Demands Ransom for Government Data
Last week, a substantial cyberattack targeting Indonesia's national data center led to an $8 million ransom demand from the ransomware...
Kenya Approaches Agreement for $1.5 Billion Loan from UAE Government
Kenya is close to securing a $1.5 billion loan from the UAE government to support its financial situation amid rising...
Zimbabwe Faces Currency Crisis as New Monetary Policy Unravels
Zimbabwe's new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), is suffering from a prolonged decline in value against the US dollar, showcasing...
ZiG’s Declining Value Threatens Zimbabwe’s Retail Sector
The Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZiG) has lost 80% of its value since its launch, causing severe repercussions for formal retailers...
Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency: A Crisis of Confidence Amid Rising Inflation
Zimbabwe's new currency, the ZiG, is struggling to gain acceptance as illegal money changers emerge, offering high exchange rates, driving...
