Posts by Amelia Frost
Netflix Says To Spend $1 Billion Producing Content In Mexico
[ad_1] Netflix said Thursday that it would spend $1 billion over four years producing films and series in Mexico, in a boost to the government’s efforts to attract investment in the face of US tariff threats. The streaming platform’s co-chief executive Ted Sarandos made the announcement at a news conference alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum,…
Read MoreTrump Targets Presidio Trust In Nancy Pelosi’s District: ‘We Won’t Go Quietly’
[ad_1] Baker Beach in Presidio of San Francisco. President Donald Trump has targeted the Presidio Trust, which oversees the park that has sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, with elimination in an executive order. Presidio Trust President Donald Trump targeted the Presidio Trust, the federal agency that oversees the 1,500-acre San Francisco park, for…
Read MoreDanish FM Says Europe Must Massively Rearm
[ad_1] Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has told AFP that Europe must massively rearm in the face of “mixed signals” from the United States under Donald Trump. “Europe has to do much more in order to defend ourselves, but also in order to support Ukraine. Because we are in a very, very critical period…
Read MoreFrance Prepares For Horrific Child Abuse Trial: ‘I Am A Pedophile, And I Am Proud Of It’
[ad_1] The trial of a former surgeon who boasted in his diary that “I am a pedophile, and I am proud of it” will begin next week in France against a man believed to be the most prolific child abuser ever in France, according to a report. Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, faces a barrage of…
Read MoreBinance Faces $81.5 Billion Lawsuit In Nigeria Over Alleged Economic Harm: Report
[ad_1] KEY POINTS Nigeria reportedly claimed in a Wednesday lawsuit that Binance’s business hurt the naira The country also wants Binance to pay a 26.75% interest rate on its alleged unpaid taxes, as per Reuters Tigran Gambaryan’s case was the most prominent aspect in Binance’s legal woes in Nigeria Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)…
Read MorePressured By Putin And Trump, Walls Close In On Zelensky
[ad_1] Outgunned Ukrainian forces have slowly lost territory to Russian troops over recent weeks. But in the capital Kyiv, the ground is shifting rapidly beneath President Volodymyr Zelensky’s feet. US President Donald Trump, his most powerful yet unpredictable ally, has called into question years of staunch support from Washington by amplifying a string of dangerous…
Read MoreClean Energy Was Lifting Manufacturing. Now Investment Is in Jeopardy.
[ad_1] American manufacturing has been in the doldrums for years, battered by high borrowing costs and a strong dollar, which makes exports less competitive. But there has been a bright spot: billions of dollars flowing into factory construction, signifying that a potential rebound in production and employment is around the corner. The flood of investment…
Read MoreA Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
[ad_1] Last August, a hotel room in Europe priced at 200 euros was about $224. Today, travelers spending American dollars would pay only $208. On the rise since last autumn, the dollar is strong compared with a number of foreign currencies, including the euro, the Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar. And President Trump’s tariff…
Read MoreRenault Revs Up Profitability In 2024
[ad_1] Renault confirmed on Thursday it defied headwinds in the car industry by boosting revenue and attaining record profitability in 2024 thanks to the success of its new line up of vehicles, although net profit sank as it scaled back its partnership with Nissan. The group, which also includes the budget Dacia brand and sportscar…
Read MoreAmerican Conservatives Gather To Savor Trump’s Triumph
[ad_1] Newly-energized American conservative leaders and activists will gather on the outskirts of the capital Washington on Thursday for an annual three-day conference set to celebrate US President Donald Trump’s return to power. With international allies like Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Britain’s Nigel Farage in attendance, Vice President JD Vance will kick off the…
Read MoreTrump Says Trade Deal With China ‘Possible’
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that a trade deal was “possible” with China — a key target in the US leader’s tariffs policy. In 2020, the United States had already agreed to “a great trade deal with China” and a new deal was “possible,” Trump told reporters. Asked about the comments, Beijing’s…
Read MoreNorthern Japan Snowed Under After Two-week Whiteout
[ad_1] Residents of northern Japan were sheltering from deep snow up to the rooftops in some areas on Thursday after a two-week whiteout. Several cities have seen record snowfall this month, causing traffic disruption and several fatalities. And more is expected, according to the national weather agency, which issued a series of warnings in recent…
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