Sources: PC Magazine
Saudi Arabia and Syria sign agreements covering a joint low-cost carrier, a new international airport in Aleppo, and a US$1 billion telecommunications project as part of broader investment efforts following the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria. 2026-02-7
Guinea-Bissau's capital Bissau experiences a major blackout after Turkish energy firm Karpowership suspends the supply of electricity to the city over an unpaid bill of at least US$15m. The Guinea-Bissauan government says that the outstanding amount will be paid within 15 days. 2023-10-18
A court in Ismailia grants the Egyptian Suez Canal Authority's request to seize CS "Ever Given" pending payment of a compensation claim of over US$900 million. 2021-04-13
Boeing announces each relative of victims of two air disasters will be paid US$144,500 by the aircraft manufacturer, and will not have to waive their right to litigate to receive the money. 2019-09-23
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a deficit of US$1 trillion next year, up from the previous estimate of $892 billion. 2019-08-21
Ahead of an expected U.S. announcement that it will cut all aid to the UNRWA, which supports more than 5 million registered Palestinian refugees, Germany calls on European Union states to help bridge the expected US$217 million deficit. Yesterday, Jordan made a similar appeal to the Arab League. 2018-08-31
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a Mexican man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts after entering the U.S. illegally, appears in a Poweshiek County court for arraignment on first-degree murder. His bail is set at US$5 million. If released by local police, he may be arrested by ICE. 2018-08-22
The United States pledges US$9 million in aid to Colombia to help support Venezuelan migrants in the country. 2018-08-8
U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on US$60 billion of Chinese goods, while also limiting China's ability to invest in the U.S. technology industry. 2018-03-22
The largest U.S. broadcaster, iHeartMedia, owner of 850 radio stations, files for chapter 11 bankruptcy after accumulating US$20 billion in debt. 2018-03-15