Europe markets are expected to open to mixed trade Wednesday, with investors focusing on political developments in Europe and the latest chapter in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. The Italian FTSE MIB is seen opening up 31 points at 21,774 but the anticipated gains and losses for the other major European bourses […]
Read moreImmediate denuclearization has long been Washington’s stated goal on nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang. But now that President Donald Trump has noticeably softened his tone on that front, many are wondering whether he will still pressure North Korea’s Kim Jong Un next week. Eight days after canceling the June 12 summit, Trump last Friday confirmed the […]
Read moreAustralia’s economy entered its 27th year without a recession thanks to bumper exports and a jump in business investment, although uncertainty over the outlook for household consumption and global trade remains a worry. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1 percent in the first quarter, from an upwardly revised 0.5 percent in the December quarter, […]
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Qatar Airways boss apologizes for comment that a woman couldn't do his job
One of the most powerful men in aviation apologized for his suggested that a woman would not be equipped to do his job. Shortly after his appointment as the new chair of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) board of governors, Akbar Al Baker, reportedly stunned reporters when asked about poor representation of women in […]
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