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Saturday, May 18, 2024
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

World leaders face dilemma: Deal with Trump or hang on for Biden

Countries appear to be holding off on deals with Trump administration, or sticking to their guns in case a Biden administration softens the American stance.

New surge in coronavirus cases jolts prospects for global economic recovery

The easing of lockdown restrictions in parts of Europe & US had led some to envisage a V-shaped recovery, but recent flare-up in cases argues against any swift revival.

Grand Theft Auto, other unlicensed iPhone games in China to likely be taken down by Apple

Developers and publishers in China, who were allowed to publish games pending licenses, have been told their iOS games will need licenses to continue operating.

Gold sparkles as Covid fears drive prices up to its highest since 2012

Gold is up 15% this year, buoyed by unprecedented stimulus to aid the global economy hurt by the Covid pandemic.

Govt considers slashing license fee for fixed-line broadband service to households

If implemented, the lower costs could help Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio accelerate its broadband services launched last year. It will also aid Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

Vladimir Putin signals he may seek to amend constitution to run for 5th presidential term

Russia will on 1 July vote on sweeping changes to its constitution, including reseting the term limit of Putin, 67, who has already served four terms.

Trump put re-election ahead of national security, says former NSA John Bolton

Former national security adviser John Bolton is on a media blitz to promote his tell-all book, one of the most damaging accounts yet of Trump’s White House.

Australia fears a second wave as coronavirus restrictions are tightened

Concerns about community transmission are growing in Victoria, responsible for 116 new cases in the past week, which account for about 83% of the national total.

Trump expected to order new restrictions on H1B visas today

One change Donald Trump maybe considering is to restrict people from entering the US on visa categories including the H-1B program for as long as 180 days.

New Covid hotspots are emerging in villages after migrants returned, govt estimates show

Infections have now spread to 98 of the country’s 112 poorest rural districts, up from 34 on April 15, according to a report from Niti Aayog.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?