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US Woman Claims She Was Denied Promotion For Being Black, Single Mother: Lawsuit
A woman in the US is suing a bank claiming that she didn't get a promotion because she is a black, single mother.
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US Federal Reserve's Caution On Rate Cuts Could Cause Friction With Trump
Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House and uncertainty about his policy proposals has begun weighing on the US Federal Reserve, raising concerns of a reckoning between the central bank and the president-elect.
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Remittances To India As Much As Pakistan, Bangladesh Budgets Combined: 5 Facts
India has, for years, been the country receiving highest remittances globally, and this year was no different. India retained the number one spot of being the country which saw the maximum amount of monetary inflow - $129 billion - from its diaspora.
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US Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate By 0.25%, Sending Stocks Tumbling
Policymakers voted 11-to-1 to lower the central bank's key lending rate to between 4.25 percent and 4.50 percent as expected, the Fed announced in a statement.
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Your Digital Gateway To The World: Discover Bestselling Smartphones From Oppo And Infinix Under ₹15000
Looking to upgrade your smartphone without breaking the bank? Flipkart's exclusive deals on Oppo and Infinix smartphones under ₹15000 are here to offer you top-notch performance, sleek designs and long-lasting batteries at unbeatable prices.
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World Bank Announces Record $100 Billion Support For World's Poorest Countries
The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.
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Billionaires' Wealth More Than Doubles In 10 Years: Swiss Bank UBS
Billionaires have seen their combined wealth shoot up 121 percent over the past decade to $14 trillion, Swiss bank UBS said Thursday, with tech billionaires' coffers filling the fastest.
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World Bank Approves $188 Million Loan For Maharashtra
The World Bank has approved a USD 188.28-million loan to stimulate economic growth in Maharashtra, especially in the lagging districts, a media release said.
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Israeli Settlers Raid West Bank Towns, Set Homes, Buildings On Fire
Israeli settlers on Wednesday wounded a Palestinian and set buildings on fire while raiding two villages in the occupied West Bank after a nearby settlement outpost was evicted by Israeli forces, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.
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How Vietnamese Business Tycoon Masterminded World's Biggest Bank Fraud
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old real estate tycoon, was convicted in April 2024 for using hundreds of ghost companies to control Saigon Commercial Bank and embezzle billions.
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Israel Says It Killed 3 Hamas Members In Strike On West Bank
The Israeli military on Tuesday said it killed three Hamas members in an air strike near the occupied West Bank city of Tubas, after the Palestinian health ministry reported two dead.
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From Compact To High-Capacity: Understanding The Different Types Of Power Banks
In a world where smartphones, tablets and wearables dominate, a power bank is more than just a gadget, it's a lifeline. But how do you choose the right one? Explore the various types of power banks and their uses in this comprehensive guide.
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After Hindu Leader's Arrest, 17 ISKCON Bank Accounts Frozen In Bangladesh
Bangladesh's authorities have ordered freezing for 30 days the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON, including its former member Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested this week on sedition charges, media reports said Friday.
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World Bank To Provide Haryana As Much Financing In 5 Years As It Did In Past 50
The World Bank will provide the same amount of financial assistance to Haryana in the next five years as it did in the past 50, a senior official of the global institution said on Friday.
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Japanese Bank Employees Vow In Blood Against Embezzlement
A bank in Japan has implemented an extraordinary policy where employees have signed a pledge in blood, promising to take their lives if found guilty of embezzling funds
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US Woman Claims She Was Denied Promotion For Being Black, Single Mother: Lawsuit
A woman in the US is suing a bank claiming that she didn't get a promotion because she is a black, single mother.
-
US Federal Reserve's Caution On Rate Cuts Could Cause Friction With Trump
Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House and uncertainty about his policy proposals has begun weighing on the US Federal Reserve, raising concerns of a reckoning between the central bank and the president-elect.
-
Remittances To India As Much As Pakistan, Bangladesh Budgets Combined: 5 Facts
India has, for years, been the country receiving highest remittances globally, and this year was no different. India retained the number one spot of being the country which saw the maximum amount of monetary inflow - $129 billion - from its diaspora.
-
US Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate By 0.25%, Sending Stocks Tumbling
Policymakers voted 11-to-1 to lower the central bank's key lending rate to between 4.25 percent and 4.50 percent as expected, the Fed announced in a statement.
-
Your Digital Gateway To The World: Discover Bestselling Smartphones From Oppo And Infinix Under ₹15000
Looking to upgrade your smartphone without breaking the bank? Flipkart's exclusive deals on Oppo and Infinix smartphones under ₹15000 are here to offer you top-notch performance, sleek designs and long-lasting batteries at unbeatable prices.
-
World Bank Announces Record $100 Billion Support For World's Poorest Countries
The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.
-
Billionaires' Wealth More Than Doubles In 10 Years: Swiss Bank UBS
Billionaires have seen their combined wealth shoot up 121 percent over the past decade to $14 trillion, Swiss bank UBS said Thursday, with tech billionaires' coffers filling the fastest.
-
World Bank Approves $188 Million Loan For Maharashtra
The World Bank has approved a USD 188.28-million loan to stimulate economic growth in Maharashtra, especially in the lagging districts, a media release said.
-
Israeli Settlers Raid West Bank Towns, Set Homes, Buildings On Fire
Israeli settlers on Wednesday wounded a Palestinian and set buildings on fire while raiding two villages in the occupied West Bank after a nearby settlement outpost was evicted by Israeli forces, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.
-
How Vietnamese Business Tycoon Masterminded World's Biggest Bank Fraud
Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old real estate tycoon, was convicted in April 2024 for using hundreds of ghost companies to control Saigon Commercial Bank and embezzle billions.
-
Israel Says It Killed 3 Hamas Members In Strike On West Bank
The Israeli military on Tuesday said it killed three Hamas members in an air strike near the occupied West Bank city of Tubas, after the Palestinian health ministry reported two dead.
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From Compact To High-Capacity: Understanding The Different Types Of Power Banks
In a world where smartphones, tablets and wearables dominate, a power bank is more than just a gadget, it's a lifeline. But how do you choose the right one? Explore the various types of power banks and their uses in this comprehensive guide.
-
After Hindu Leader's Arrest, 17 ISKCON Bank Accounts Frozen In Bangladesh
Bangladesh's authorities have ordered freezing for 30 days the bank accounts of 17 people associated with ISKCON, including its former member Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested this week on sedition charges, media reports said Friday.
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World Bank To Provide Haryana As Much Financing In 5 Years As It Did In Past 50
The World Bank will provide the same amount of financial assistance to Haryana in the next five years as it did in the past 50, a senior official of the global institution said on Friday.
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Japanese Bank Employees Vow In Blood Against Embezzlement
A bank in Japan has implemented an extraordinary policy where employees have signed a pledge in blood, promising to take their lives if found guilty of embezzling funds
