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British energy giant Shell reported a 16% drop in full-year profit for 2024, citing weaker oil and gas prices, lower refining margins, and reduced demand. Despite missing analyst expectations, the company raised its shareholder dividend by 4% and launched a
The European Commission has announced a €60 million humanitarian aid package for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025. This initiative aims to address the urgent needs of communities displaced or affected by ongoing conflict and recent epidemics, particularly
HSBC has announced plans to wind down its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity capital markets businesses in Europe, the UK, and the US, as part of a sweeping overhaul of its global operations. The move reflects a strategic shift
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the recent freeze on foreign aid announced by the United States, urging for exemptions to ensure essential humanitarian and development activities are not disrupted. A statement issued by Guterres’ spokesperson on
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, met with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and strategic cooperation. Sheikh
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump on his historic second term in office, emphasizing the importance of their bilateral partnership. The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to strengthening the India-U.S. relationship to foster mutual
China’s economic activity unexpectedly contracted in January 2025, marking a challenging start to the year for the world’s second-largest economy. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.1, dipping
Nvidia shares dropped 14% in premarket trading on Monday, leading a widespread sell-off in global technology stocks after Chinese AI startup DeepSeek revealed advancements that raised concerns about the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence. The developments are seen as a
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp price drop early this week, losing 5% of its value and shedding $5,000 per token. The decline triggered over $130 million in liquidated long positions, pushing the cryptocurrency’s price down to $100,000 from its weekend
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all goods imported from Colombia, marking a sharp escalation in trade tensions. The move comes in response to Colombia’s refusal to accept the return of