French media reports allege retailer sources textiles from supplier linked to Uyghur forced labor PARIS (MNTV) — A French media investigation has accused a major sports retailer of sourcing textiles from a Chinese company allegedly linked to forced labor involving Uyghurs. The findings, revealed by Disclose and the France 2 program “Cash...
Government-backed initiative helps Indonesians establish businesses worldwide, boosting international trade JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV — Indonesia is ramping up efforts to strengthen its global economic footprint by encouraging its diaspora to establish businesses abroad. The initiative aims to foster international trade and expand the global pr...
Annaba Innovation Center spearheads initiative to attract private funding and strengthen the country’s tech-driven economy ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – Algeria has launched a new investment network aimed at financing start-ups and fostering innovation, as part of its broader efforts to develop a knowledge-based economy and strengthen its position...
Landmark conservation initiative in Jordan restores ancient sites, trains 250 individuals, and boosts local employment PETRA, Jordan (MNTV) — In the heart of Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, a groundbreaking initiative is revitalizing the world-renowned archaeological site while creating employment and empowering local communities with speciali...
A report by Oxfam International reveals that billionaires’ wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, growing three times faster than in 2023,. Their combined wealth climbed from $13 trillion to $15 trillion, with the number of billionaires rising to 2,769. The world’s 10 richest men earned nearly $100 million daily on average. Even losing 99...
ANKARA (AA) – China has urged the US to listen to rational voices and provide non-discriminatory business environment to all entities operating in the US. Responding to a question on US President Donald Trump’s signing an executive order to delay the TikTok ban by 75 days, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that ...
President Joe Biden has banned steel sales to Japanese giant Nippon Steel. Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya hosted outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo for talks amid tensions over the decision to block the acquisition of U.S. Steel. Iwaya called Biden’s move to block the $14.1 billion deal as “perplexing...
A new poll reveals nearly seven in 10 Americans blame health insurers for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson was shot in Manhattan in December, sparking public outrage over the industry’s practices. The survey by NORC at the University of Chicago found 69% believe insurers’ denial of claims played a key role, while [...
Bangladesh is ramping up trade with Pakistan in apparent retaliation to India, signaling a shift in regional dynamics. The government is encouraging importers to source goods from Pakistan, as seen with the arrival of a Panama-flagged cargo ship at Chittagong port on Sunday. The ship carried 811 containers of industrial materials, garment raw ...
Progressive voices have criticized the GOP’s infighting over the H-1B visa program, arguing it distracts from a deeper issue: billionaires exploiting workers. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ advisor, Warren Gunnels, highlighted how tech magnates like Elon Musk, who benefited from H-1B visas, prioritize profits over fair labor practices. Musk, who ...