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Microsoft makes $700m investment in Poland’s cybersecurity
Microsoft to invest $700 million to boost Poland's cybersecurity

WARSAW, Poland: Microsoft has announced a major new investment of $700 million in Poland to strengthen the country's cybersecurity...

December sales growth in US revised up to 0.7% from 0.4 %
US retail sales post biggest drop in two years amid winter freeze

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Retail sales in the U.S. fell by the most in nearly two years in January, likely due to cold weather, wildfires,...

Standard and Poor's 500 closes at new all-time high
Dow Jones rises 71 points Wednesday, S&P 500 hits new high

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks moved modestly higher on Wednesday with the Standard and Poor's racking up a new all-time closing...

Bundesbank chief warns US tariffs could hurt Germany for years
Germany at particular risk from US tariffs, Bundesbank warns

FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany faces significant economic risks from potential U.S. trade tariffs, which could dampen growth for years...

Italy’s Termoli plant shifts from EV batteries to hybrids
Stellantis to produce hybrid components at Termoli plant

MILAN, Italy: Stellantis announced this week that it will begin producing hybrid vehicle components at its Termoli plant in southern...

Amazon workers in North Carolina reject union, victory for retailer
Amazon North Carolina workers reject union, give retailer big win

RALEIGH, North Carolina: Amazon workers in North Carolina voted against joining a union, giving a big win for the company, which has...

Africa

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Mine collapse in western Mali kills at least 43, mostly women
Over 40 people killed in Mali mine collapse

BAMAKO, Mali: A tragic mine collapse in western Mali, West Africa, has claimed the lives of at least 43 people, mostly women, an industry...

UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo
Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter, UN agency says

GENEVA, Switzerland: The humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo is worsening, with around 350,000 displaced people left without shelter...

Imam-ul-Haq replaces injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad
Imam-ul-Haq replaces injured Fakhar Zaman in Pakistan's Champions Trophy squad

Karachi [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved the inclusion of opener Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement...

UAE participates in UN meeting to launch humanitarian plans addressing situation in Sudan
UAE participates in UN meeting to launch humanitarian plans addressing situation in Sudan

GENEVA, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Representative and Acting Charge d'Affaires at the Permanent Mission...

Moscow and BRICS state planning peaceful nuclear projects
Moscow and BRICS state planning peaceful nuclear projects

Russias economic development minister and his Ethiopian counterpart have signed a road map for assessing the feasibility of these initiatives...

Moscow and BRICS state planning 'peaceful' nuclear projects
Moscow and BRICS state planning 'peaceful' nuclear projects

Russia's economic development minister and his Ethiopian counterpart have signed a road map for assessing the feasibility of these...