Oil prices continue to plummet despite a deal by major producers to cut crude production by 9.7 million barrels per day. Further reductions may be necessary to meet falling demand amid global Covid-19 shutdowns. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said in a joint statement on Friday they...
The Supreme Court in Nepal has ordered the government to bring back vulnerable migrant workers stranded abroad amid the Covid-19 crisis after the country barred its own citizens from returning. Up to 2.6 million Nepali migrants are estimated to be in the Gulf, Malaysia and Korea. Labor rights activists say many have lost their jobs...
FINANCE Minister Paschal Donohoe has added his voice to those calling for motor insurers to offer refunds to motorists.
As some wealthier Western nations begin easing coronavirus restrictions, many developing countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, want to do it too, but they cannot afford the luxury … Click to Continue »
Facebook and Messenger are rolling out new reactions in addition to like, heart, LOL, wow, sad and angry to show support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The High Court has appointed an interim examiner to the Dublin-based regional airline CityJet, giving it protection from its creditors in a bid for survival.
Miami-Dade's unemployment rate more than doubled in March, from 1.5% in February to 3.7% last month, according to an initial estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. While that … Click to Continue »