Category: Business

Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has granted approval for Qatar Airways to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, a deal valued at a significant step forward for both airlines and Australian aviation. This approval follows a recommendation from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and comes with key conditions, including Australian representation on Virgin’s board […]

In many coastal regions, tourism and fish farms are vital industries that drive economic growth. Yet, they often compete for space, raising concerns about how to balance these two sectors without compromising the environment or local livelihoods. In Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, the twin industries of tourism and aquaculture are learning to […]

Botswana has reached a pivotal agreement with De Beers, securing a new 10-year diamond sales deal through its joint venture, Debswana. The deal, announced on Tuesday after seven years of negotiations, grants the government an increasing share of diamond revenues. Diamonds are crucial to Botswana’s economy, contributing to approximately 80% of exports and a quarter […]

Unilever stunned investors with the announcement of CEO Hein Schumacher’s departure, just months after he took over the role in July 2023. Schumacher will step down as CEO and board director next month, with his complete exit from the company set for May 31. Unilever characterized the decision as mutual. Effective March 1, Unilever’s CFO, […]

The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European Commission and the UN, comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year.  It covers damage incurred since intensified conflict erupted on 24 February 2022 through to 31 December 2024. This year, the Government of […]

With reproductive rights under fire across the U.S. and globally, access to accurate abortion information has never been more critical—especially online.  That’s why reproductive health and rights organizations have turned to online platforms to share essential, sometimes life-saving, guidance and resources. Whether it’s how to access information about abortion medication, where to find clinics, or […]

Ukraine is projected to need an additional 8.6 million workers by 2032 due to the combined effects of war-related disruptions and longstanding low birth rates. This estimate, outlined in a report by Romina Bandura for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlights the significant demographic challenges the country will face in the coming […]

Sanctions are, according to research, effective less than 10% of the time if success is defined as the complete compliance of a sanctioned regime with the imposed external pressure. Taking a more lenient view, which includes partial concessions or negotiated settlements, the success rate rises to 35% at most. The idea that sanctions can completely […]

A bill headed to the Senate floor in Utah would require officers to disclose if a police report was written by generative AI. The bill, S.B. 180, requires a department to have a policy governing the use of AI. This policy would mandate that police reports created in whole or in part by generative AI […]

After months of wrangling over public debt and spending decisions, the German government collapsed in November 2024. Among the many disagreements between the parties which made up the governing coalition was how to pay for measures to combat climate change. Seeking to take advantage of disillusioned voters (who in recent years showed record support for […]